Music5 Rock Bands Lollapalooza Chicago who should play in Brazil, according to Rolling Stoneum of the world’s largest music events, Lolla Chicago brings together different styles and can inspire the Brazilian edition line-up

THE Lollapalooza Chicago It is one of the largest and most important music festivals in the world. In 2025, the event brings together artists as Olivia Rodrigo, Tyler, The Creator, Sabrina Carpenter, Rüfüs du Sol, Luke Combs, TwiceA$ AP ROCKY, Korn, Gracie Abrams and Dochii.

With an eclectic line-up, the festival that began on Thursday, 31, and ends this Sunday, 3, is one of the main destinations for music lovers. And for the Brazilian public, the Lolla Chicago (and the other editions around the world) is always special, especially for indicating artists who can appear here in the coming years (Sabrina Carpenterfor example, is pointed as one of the likely main attractions of Lollapalooza Brasil 2026).

Directing attention to rock, the Rolling Stone Brazil selected five bands that landed in the LOLLA CHICAGO and should be present in the Brazilian edition. See below.

Cage the Elephant

In 2026, the Cage the Elephant complete 20 years of career. This detail is enough to justify the return to Brazil. A show at Lolla Next year would not be a surprise, as the band is a record holder at the festival, with three editions in the luggage. Still, it’s one of those cases of “the more, the better.” The mixture of alternative rock with psychedelic touches gathered a base of faithful fans in the country and could still bring more breath to the festival’s line-up.

Bleachers

Solo project of Jack Antonoffproducer and member of bands like Steel Train and Fun, Bleachers It brings a sound that mixes alternative rock with influences from the 80s and 90s. The initiative is known for its lush synthesizers, powerful guitars and introspective letters, as well as its unique style of composition. A show in Brazil would be the perfect mix between energy and feeling.

The Criticals

With a sound that refers to the alternative rock of the 1990s and the contemporary indie, The Criticals It has been gaining attention with its uncomplicated raw style. The band mixes distorted guitars, striking riffs and a vocal full of personality, creating a sound that is both nostalgic and fresh. It would be one of the many examples of bands that arrive without much pomp, but deliver a memorable performance.

Royal Otis

With a sound that moves between the indie and the alternative, Royal Otis It has gained prominence in the music scene with its captivating melodies and introspective lyrics. The band formed by two young Australian musicians, mixes classic rock with modern influences in a unique and engaging way. It’s a perfect show suggestion in style Lollapalooza source: Modern, sticky and dancing alternative sound.

Hey, Nothing

Here is another band that has the face of Lollapalooza Brasil. This would be the perfect show to watch at the Interlagos Race Track sunset. Hey, Nothing It has a sound as cozy as it is vibrant. The band has the power to conquer not only the purest alternative indie fans, but also those who seek to know something new (which is common among the regulars of LOLLA BRAZIL).

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