Lollapalooza was one of the hottest summer music festivals this summer! For its 25th anniversary, it rocked harder than ever in Chicago’s Grant Park, with more than 170 musical performances over four days including J. Cole, Future, Leon Bridges and Red Hot Chili Peppers. Check out our round-up of the hottest people, places and parties at Lollapalooza 2016. By: Aphua Larbi-Amoah
Bud Light Music Stage
Bud Light Music closed out the first day of Lollapalooza with a bang, bringing an incredible stage moment to the city of Chicago by partnering with local Chicago DJ Duo Flosstradamus. As the electrifying DJ Duo closed out their set, they brought out Chicago native and Chicago Bulls NBA star, Dwyane Wade onto the stage where he surprised the crowd by bringing out Grammy-Award winning singer Michelle Williams to sing her hit song “Survivor.” Chicago’s favorite hometown artist, Chance the Rapper joined the group onstage to sing hits off his recently released album, Coloring Book, including “No Problems” and “Summer Friends.” Before the group left the stage, they grabbed a few ice-cold Bud Lights for a special toast and invited the festival crowd to take a selfie as they commemorated the festival’s 25th Anniversary.
Nylon Nights & StillHouse Whiskey Event
Nylon celebrated Chicago’s biggest music festival weekend with an exclusive kick-off party. This invite-only event was held at Upstairs, a swanky speakeasy in downtown Chicago. Stillhouse Whiskey provided the special drink experience with a sampling bar and branded photo booth. Celebs at the event included John Varvatos, Bastille, Haelos, Daughter, Jazz Cartier, Wolf Alice and many more. Batille made sure party goers had a good time by doing a conga line; helping some guests to crowd surf; and taking photos with fans.
Virgin Hotels Chicago After Parties
Virgin Hotels Chicago celebrated the four-day music festival with after-parties at Cerise, rooftop bar and lounge. The DJ’s for the event were Questlove who brought daytime disco vibes with a live dj-set while HAIM closed out the weekend with a 90’s warehouse party set and vibe. Celebs included Dua Lipa, HAELOS, Jarryd James, Air Credits, Panama Wedding, Tor Miller, Dirty Talk, Leslie Kirchoff, Myles Hendrik, A-Trak and many more.
Maestro Dobel Tequila Celebrates Lollapalooza
Maestro Dobel Tequila provided specialty cocktails while fans, musicians and celebs enjoyed and celebrated Lollapalooza. Guests cooled off at the Maestro Dobel Tequila Piano Bar with refreshing complimentary cocktails of Black Diamond Margarita, Paloma Negro and Dobel Sunrise. Guests and celebs enjoyed musical performances and libations at the bar throughout the day including Zoe Kravitz and Kellan Lutz, who were in attendance.
