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
Governors Ball 2026 Release Daily Schedules
The set times are in. Governors Ball Music Festival just dropped its daily schedules for June 5–7, and the usual game begins: mapping your day, picking your battles, and accepting you can’t see everything.
Friday, June 5
Day one leans indie-pop into rap by night. Lorde closes the main stage at 8:30, opposite the tail end of Baby Keem(7:30–8:30). That’s your first big call: polished pop spectacle or Keem’s high-energy set.
Earlier, things get messy in a good way. KATSEYE (6:35–7:30) overlaps with Pierce the Veil (5:30–6:30) bleed, and The Beths (6:00–7:00) sit right in between. Indie fans will feel that pinch.
Midday conflicts are lighter, but The Dare (4:00–4:45) vs. Arcy Drive (3:30–4:15) creates a small fork in the road.
If you’re pacing yourself, the cleanest run is late afternoon into Mariah the Scientist (4:45–5:30), then pick your lane.
Saturday, June 6
Saturday is the most chaotic on paper. Stray Kids headline at 8:30, directly after Kali Uchis (7:30–8:30). That transition is smooth if you stay put.
The real trouble hits earlier. Major Lazer (6:30–7:30) collides with Blood Orange (5:30–6:30) and the start of Amyl and the Sniffers (7:30–8:30). Dancehall vs. alt-R&B vs. punk. Pick a mood and commit.
Mid-card is stacked with clashes: Ravyn Lenae (4:00–4:45) overlaps with Jane Remover (3:30–4:15), and Snow Strippers (4:45–5:30) runs right into Wet Leg (4:45–5:30). That last one is a true coin flip, two buzzy acts at the exact same time.
Sunday, June 7
Sunday might be the strongest day top to bottom. A$AP Rocky closes at 8:45, opposite the end of JENNIE (7:45–8:45) and Freddie Gibbs & The Alchemist (7:45–8:45). That’s the toughest final hour of the weekend.
The lead-up is just as tight. Dominic Fike (6:45–7:45) overlaps with Clipse (5:45–6:45) and Hot Mulligan (6:15–7:15). Three different crowds, same window.
Earlier, Japanese Breakfast (4:00–4:45) and Holly Humberstone (3:15–4:00) form a nice back-to-back if you stay mobile, but Between Friends (2:30–3:15) cuts into that flow.
The takeaway
Friday is manageable. Saturday is conflict-heavy. Sunday is stacked late.
If you hate missing songs, plan short splits. If you want full sets, accept you’ll miss something big. That’s part of the deal, and honestly, half the fun.
Festivals
PNE Summer Night Concerts Announce 2026 Lineup
Vancouver’s summer concert calendar is locking into place. The annual Summer Night Concerts are set to return to the Pacific National Exhibition from August 22 through September 7, bringing live music back to one of the city’s biggest seasonal events.
This year carries a bit more weight than usual. The series will debut at the brand-new Freedom Mobile Arch, a 10,000-seat outdoor amphitheatre built for large-scale performances. The venue promises better sightlines, improved sound, and a more immersive setup for fans. It’s a major shift for the fair, which spent much of last year dealing with construction that limited its footprint and contributed to a drop in attendance.
Now, with the full site back in action, organizers are aiming for a reset. The 2026 lineup leans into that idea, mixing legacy acts with newer names across genres like rock, pop, hip-hop, and electronic.
Headliners include Blue Rodeo, The Guess Who, The Beaches, Nelly, and Zedd, alongside artists like Mt. Joy, Train, and Barenaked Ladies. Special performances include Cynthia Erivo backed by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, as well as appearances from Punjabi Virsa, Weird Al Yankovic, Earth, Wind & Fire, Pierce the Veil, Sarah McLachlan, and Boy George & Culture Club.
The full schedule runs nightly:
- Aug. 22: Blue Rodeo
- Aug. 23: The Guess Who
- Aug. 25: The Beaches
- Aug. 26: Nelly
- Aug. 27: Zedd
- Aug. 28: Mt. Joy
- Aug. 29: Cynthia Erivo with VSO
- Aug. 30: Punjabi Virsa
- Sept. 1: Train
- Sept. 2: Barenaked Ladies
- Sept. 3: Weird Al Yankovic
- Sept. 4: Earth, Wind & Fire
- Sept. 5: Pierce the Veil
- Sept. 6: Sarah McLachlan
- Sept. 7: Boy George & Culture Club
Tickets start at $49 plus fees and include admission to the PNE Fair. Presale began April 19, with general on-sale launching April 20 through TicketLeader.
New venue, full fairgrounds, and a lineup that leans both nostalgic and current. After a quieter year, the PNE looks ready to feel busy again.