Day 3 at Lollapalooza had a low-key start, but by the early evening, the excitement picked up, particularly at the T-Mobile Stage, where Doechii delivered a showstopping set and Rufus Du Sol followed up with the headlining spot, both to massive crowds. On the other side of the festival, K-pop had its headlining moment with Twice at the Bud Light Stage. And Chicago’s own Chance the Rapper – a late surprise addition to the lineup at Perry’s Stage – had the audience buzzing, even with just a short 15-minute set. Here are some quick hits on some of the thrilling moments from throughout the day:
- Marina brought her latest synth-pop masterpiece, Princess of Power, to life at the T-Mobile Stage, playing the Chicago edition of Lollapalooza for the first time in 10 years. Highlights from her new record included the live debut of “EVERYBODY KNOWS I’M SAD” (“It’s emo, but it’s a banger,” Marina said while introducing this track) and the effervescent, assertive “BUTTERFLY.”
- “I’m from New York. I miss all the grunge and the clubs and the rats,” Zoe Ko told the crowd, asking for some help to turn the BMI Stage into a slice of her home city. The fans gathered gladly obliged, bouncing along to Ko’s brash pop with a punk edge on cuts like “Lovesick in Public” and “Dirt.”
- Clairo overcame quite the travel difficulties to make it to the Bud Light Stage, with plane issues leading the singer to arrive just an hour before her scheduled set time. But her crew got her to Lolla, and she and her band delivered vibey soft rock / bedroom pop that had the crowd swaying through sunset.
- After Doechii’s set, the calls for “Peggy! Peggy! Peggy!” filled the air at the Lakeshore Stage. JPEGMAFIA took the stage to one of the most energetic crowds of the day. The fans bounced and moshed from the get-go to the rapper’s versatile flows and glitchy beats on cuts like “Jesus Forgive Me, I Am a Thot” and “Lean Beef Patty.”
And here’s a spotlight on more sets (including deeper dives on Doechii and Twice) that stood out from Day 3:
Max McNown
Max McNown won over the early crowd that gathered at the T-Mobile Stage with his band’s country-meets-folk style and his dulcet croon. McNown got the crowd swaying with a twangy cover of Bob Marley and the Wailers’ “Three Little Birds” and followed that up with a more rocking rendition of Noah Kahan’s “Stick Season.” The band put an exclamation point on their set with standout folk stomper “A Lot More Free,” which featured a bit of everything in their toolkit: whistling, harmonica, the whump of the kick drum, powerful harmonies, and an anthemic chorus.
Chance the Rapper
A surprise addition to the lineup, Chance the Rapper slotted into a quick, 15-minute set at Perry’s Stage. A massive crowd gathered as the emcee previewed his imminent new album Star Line. And to kick off his set, Chance the Rapper showcased his electric stage presence and the staying power of his fan favorites Acid Rap and Coloring Book by unleashing hits like “Cocoa Butter Kisses,” “No Problem,” and “All Night.”
Doechii
With standout visuals, creative set pieces, and a commanding stage presence, Doechii proved she’s more than ready for the big leagues and has the sheer star power of a future headliner. The rapper brought out her collaborator JT, getting the crowd bouncing to the club beat of “Alter Ego.” In the middle of the set, Doechii showcased her vocal versatility, from the R&B groove of “Persuasive” to the rapid-fire rap of “Spookie Coochie” to the swaggering flow and propulsive beat of “Nosebleeds.” Doechii’s well-tuned chemistry with DJ Miss Milan also shined, with the two effortlessly trading bars on one of the best songs of the set, “DENIAL IS A RIVER.”
Twice
As the doors to the subway set piece opened, K-pop crew Twice emerged to fervent cheers at the Bud Light Stage. The nine-person pop group shined with their excellent chemistry – smoothly trading off vocals and moving through intricate dance choreography on early songs like “MORE & MORE” and “Dance the Night Away.” Twice were flanked on both sides of the stage by a live band that added even more oomph to their performance, like with the big drum beats and screaming guitar that bridged “What Is Love?” and “Talk That Talk.” Later highlights included the live debut of the fierce “TAKEDOWN” and the electrifying pop smash “THIS IS FOR.”





















