Kamari Crews

Lollapalooza 2026 has unfortunately come to an end, and after the long weekend, I wanted to take some time to reflect on the festival in its entirety. Lollapalooza is one of the most anticipated music festivals across the country, and for good reason. Here is my recap of the 4-day weekend: Standout Performances This weekend was full of some of the most incredible performances I have ever seen in my life, but these are the ones that stood out the most to me and other festivalgoers I spoke to:...

Performances My first performance of the day was ADÉLA (3:00PM – 3:45PM, T-Mobile). I’ve just very recently learned about her, but within a few days I have become a fan. The way she carries herself throughout her performances, with such confidence in herself and her music, is inspiring. Also, the mere fact that she performed at a main stage during her first ever Lollapalooza is very telling of the talent she has. One thing I absolutely loved about her performance was the time she took to...

Lollapalooza Day 3: what they (me) are calling the muddiest day in Grant Park history. My white tennis shoes left the festival brown and matted in mud, and my Dollar General rain poncho that I bought in high school finally saw the light of day. Due to the rain, the festival delayed doors until 3PM, resulting in the cancellation of few early sets. However, the rain eventually dissipated and the festivities began. Performances The first performance of the day was Khamari (4:20PM – 5PM,...