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LOLLA 2026, THE BEST LOLLA YET
LOLLAPALOOZA 2026
This was my third time attending Lollapalooza, and I had a great time (despite the rain and mud)! I went all four days of the festival, and if you love music, it’s totally worth it! Some of the best sets I saw were:
- Charli XCX: my absolute favorite performance… the energy the crowd brought was crazy!
- Tate McRae: amazing performance— she dipped herself in gold!
- Five Seconds of Summer: most surprisingly good set of the festival
If you are going for the first time, here are some tips for the best festival experience:
- Pack sunscreen, a reusable water bottle, and other festival necessities
- If you want to take advantage of brand activations, get there EARLY! Better not to wait hours in line while your favorite artists are performing
- Wear comfy clothes/shoes! Looking cute is very important of course, but be prepared to be out in the sun all day!
- Be careful with your phone!! Pickpocketing is very common (I know from personal experience LOL)
Most importantly, HAVE FUN!!!
What surprised me
Every set (even the early ones) were great! You may discover a new favorite artist!
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