10 years - 10 facts

In 2025, Lolla Berlin celebrated its 10th anniversary and looked back on a decade of highlights captured in 10 key facts.

1ST ORIGIN IN CHICAGO

Lollapalooza began in 1991 as Perry Farrell's farewell tour for Jane's Addiction and became a worldwide music festival phenomenon.

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2ND EUROPEAN DEBUT

Berlin became the first European home of Lollapalooza in 2015, joining a number of cities such as São Paulo, Santiago de Chile and Buenos Aires.

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3. ICONIC LOCATIONS

The Lollapalooza has rocked some of Berlin's most unique venues, from Tempelhofer Feld to Treptower Park, the Hoppegarten racecourse and now the Olympic Stadium and Olympic Park.

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4. A MEMORABLE FIRST YEAR

Artists such as Muse and Seeed appeared at the first Berlin edition in 2015, and there was also a lively art market on Tempelhofer Feld.

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5TH LEGENDARY HEADLINERS

Over the years, stars such as Radiohead, Billie Eilish, Foo Fighters, The Weeknd, Dua Lipa and Sam Smith have delighted visitors.

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6. SUSTAINABILITY

In 2022, Lolla Berlin was the first festival in Germany to launch the DIN ISO 20121 certification process for sustainable event management

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7. AUDIENCE FAVORITES

Billie Eilish's performance in 2019 is still hailed as one of the most memorable sets in the history of Lollapalooza Berlin.

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8. GLOBAL AND LOCAL BEATS

Lolla Berlin welcomes international superstars and local talent alike, creating a diverse and inclusive music experience.

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9. ORIGIN OF THE NAME

The word “lollapalooza” is an old American slang word meaning “an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event.” The term is also associated with a large lollipop, which inspired the festival's original logo featuring a character holding a lollipop.

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10TH EPIC ANNIVERSARY IS IMMINENT

Lolla Berlin's 10th anniversary in summer 2025 promises an extraordinary program, exciting experience areas and surprises to celebrate a decade full of unforgettable memories.