Festivals
Lollapalooza Paris Returns in 2025 with Olivia Rodrigo, David Guetta, Justin Timberlake, and More
After taking 2024 off for the Olympics, Lollapalooza Paris is back in full swing for 2025. The three-day festival will return to the Hippodrome de Paris Longchamp from Friday, July 18 to Sunday, July 20 with a stacked and wide-ranging lineup.
The headliners say it all: Olivia Rodrigo opens the weekend on Friday, David Guetta brings his Monolith Tour to the main stage on Saturday, and Justin Timberlake closes things out Sunday.
The lineup spans pop, hip-hop, indie, K-pop, EDM, and more. Fans can expect sets from Macklemore, RAYE, TEMS, Feid, The Last Dinner Party, Shaboozey, IVE, Benson Boone, Franglish, Joé Dwèt Filé, John Summit, and Jacob Collier, just to name a few.
Electronic music will have a strong presence again this year. Alongside Guetta, the fest features performances from Trym, Mathame, Funk Tribu, Gordo, Agathe Mougin, Busy P, and A-Trak, with a dedicated Lolla Soundsystemstage spotlighting DJ crews and underground talent all weekend.
Here’s how the daily lineup shakes out:
Friday, July 18
Olivia Rodrigo, Benson Boone, Trym, The Last Dinner Party, Shaboozey, Lola Young, Alex Warren, Funk Tribu, Neil Frances (Club NF), Benjamin Ingrosso, Joey Valence & Brae, INJI, The Hacker B2B Lisa More, Allie X, Bal Brigada, LB aka LABAT, Lolla Soundsystem by SSSOUND
Saturday, July 19
David Guetta, Macklemore, Feid, Jacob Collier, Mathame, FINNEAS, Franglish, Gordo, Mother Mother, Ronisia, Rivo, RSKO, Merveille, EarthGang, Almost Monday, BLK ODYSSY, Deer Jade, NOFUN!, Na’Sayah, Outcycle, Lolla Soundsystem by JETLAG
Sunday, July 20
Justin Timberlake, RAYE, TEMS, IVE, Joé Dwèt Filé, John Summit, FLO, Saint Levant, Nathy Peluso, Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso, Alex Wann B2B Notre Dame, Busy P B2B A-Trak, Genezio, Krept & Konan, Zaho, Agathe Mougin, Midnight Generation, Lolla Soundsystem by Seoul Therapy
Outside the music, Lollapalooza Paris is bringing back Lolla Chef, curated this year by Jean Imbert, for those looking to eat well between sets. Lolla Planète also returns, featuring environmental and social organizations like Greenpeace, Sea Shepherd, Cop1, and SOS Homophobie.
New for 2025 is LollaZen, a space to chill and recharge, and Lolla Sound System, a spotlight on street culture and genre-spanning DJ crews.
Tickets for single days and the full weekend are on sale now at lollaparis.com.
Last time around in 2023, the festival welcomed the likes of Kendrick Lamar, Rosalía, Stray Kids, and Lil Nas X. Expect a similarly massive turnout this year.
Festivals
PNE Summer Night Concerts – Pierce The Veil
By the time Pierce The Veil took the stage at Vancouver’s Freedom Mobile Arch on September 5, the place was packed and the anticipation was impossible to miss. As part of the PNE Summer Night Concerts, the San Diego post-hardcore veterans delivered a set that mixed nostalgia and chaos.
The show opened with “May These Noises Startle You in Your Sleep Tonight” and “Hell Above.” From there, the night barely let up. “Bulls in the Bronx” got the crowd going, followed by “Circles” and “I’m Low on Gas and You Need a Jacket.”
There was plenty for longtime fans, too. “I’d Rather Die Than Be Famous,” “Yeah Boy and Doll Face” and “Floral & Fading” reached back into the band’s catalog, while their cover of the Pixies’ “Where Is My Mind?” provided one of the evening’s fun surprises.
Visually, Pierce The Veil made the most of the outdoor stage. Tony Perry and Jaime Preciado were constantly moving, throwing themselves around the stage with guitars in hand, while drummer Loniel Robinson provided the thunder behind them. At the centre was Vic Fuentes, whose voice still carries the emotional weight that has defined the band since its early days.
The emotional high point came with “Hold On Till May,” a song that has become deeply personal for many fans as phones went into the air and voices rose across the venue. Predictably, the place lost its mind when they ended with “King for a Day.”
After nearly 20 years, Pierce The Veil still know exactly what their music means to their fans. On this night, Vancouver gave that love right back.
Check out our favourite photos of the night below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!
PIERCE THE VEIL
All Photo Credit: Kelli Rothwell
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PNE Summer Night Concerts – Train
After almost 10 years away, Train made its highly anticipated return to Vancouver, taking the stage at the PNE as part of the Summer Nights series for an electric night of nostalgia, energy and some of the band’s biggest hits. Nearly 10,000 fans packed the venue to welcome the group back to the city.
With nearly 33 years of performing together, Train proved that its signature sound and undeniable stage presence remain as strong as ever. Currently on the Drops of Jupiter: 25 Years in the Atmosphere Tour, the band is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its iconic album with a set that served as both a celebration of its enduring catalogue and a reminder of why these songs have remained fan favourites for decades.
Opening with “Calling All Angels,” the band quickly launched into a crowd-pleasing run of classics, including “Hey, Soul Sister,” “Marry Me” and “Drive By.” Throughout the night, the set balanced humour and heart, with frontman Pat Monahan connecting with the crowd and reflecting the warmth and personality that have become synonymous with Train’s live performances.
The night ultimately came full circle with the song that started the 25th-anniversary celebration: “Drops of Jupiter.” As the familiar opening notes rang out across the PNE, nearly 10,000 voices joined in, creating a fitting finale to a night that celebrated not only one of Train’s most beloved albums, but an iconic career spanning more than three decades.
Check our our favourite photos of the night below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!
TRAIN
All Photo Credit : Jill Meagher