Lollapalooza 2025 Day 4: Sabrina Carpenter, A$AP Rocky, Katseye, and more highlights

On the fourth and final day of Lollapalooza 2025, Grant Park was buzzing from mid-afternoon into late evening as fans gathered under clear skies. Attendees chatted in line for food trucks, compared set times on their apps, and shared excitement about discovering new artists before the big headliners arrived.

Between stages of Lollapalooza 2025, there was always a stream of people moving, stopping, and dancing, proof that even after three full days of concerts, the energy remained high. As daylight began to fade, the park split its focus across two main stages. Pop newcomer Sabrina Carpenter prepared to close one side with a mix of her biggest hits and recent releases, while A$AP Rocky readied a hip-hop finale on the other.

Earlier in the afternoon, rising stars like BOYNEXTDOOR and Katseye energized the crowd, while acts like Finneas and Dominic Fike kept the vibe alive. As night fell, anticipation buzzed through the air; fans knew the grand finale was set to cap off four vibrant days in unforgettable style.

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The afternoon showcases new voices building the energy

BOYNEXTDOOR kicked off the Lakeshore stage early on Sunday with the tight choreography and slick pop songs. Those who liked Lollapalooza 2025 reviewed their harmonies and playfully moving around on the stage. Soon afterwards, Katseye came up to deliver a fusion of styles on the T-Mobile stage.

As expert Val Haller noted, “The six-member global girl group blends hyperpop, R&B, salsa, EDM and K-pop choreography for an incredible package.”

Their set included tracks from the Beautiful Chaos EP and the single “Gnarly,” drawing one of the day’s largest lunchtime crowds.

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Late afternoon acts guide the mood toward evening

As the sun began to set over Grant Park, the energy slowly picked up. The 5:45 pm to 7:45 pm slot featured a variety of artists, each adding a different vibe to the evening build-up:

• Finneas performed on the Lakeshore stage, bringing calm, guitar-led tracks. His emotional lyrics and smooth vocals gave the crowd a moment to relax and listen closely.
• Dominic Fike took over the T-Mobile stage with a more upbeat style. He blended rap, pop, and rock in his set, performing popular songs like “3 Nights” and getting people dancing again.
• Gryffin lit up Perry’s stage with his electronic set. His music was full of big drops, catchy beats, and smooth transitions that echoed throughout the park.

Together, these acts helped carry the mood into the night, setting the perfect stage for the final headliners of Lollapalooza 2025.

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Evening headliners wrap up the Lollapalooza 2025 with pop and hip-hop

At 8:45 pm CT, Sabrina Carpenter took over the T-Mobile stage at Lollapalooza 2025. She opened with “Espresso,” then mixed in newer songs alongside fan favorites like “Bed Chem.” Carpenter paused between tracks to thank the Chicago crowd, saying,

“This city has welcomed me every time I visit; tonight feels extra special.”

Meanwhile, A$AP Rocky took the Bud Light stage to deliver a hip-hop-centered performance. He used high-energy songs like “Praise the Lord (Da Shine),” and he ended with “Riot.”

As one backstage expert observed, “There’s nobody that touches A$AP when it comes to design, when it comes to fashion, when it comes to creative direction for his videos. I can’t wait to see what his set is going to consist of.”

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As Lollapalooza 2025's fourth day showed, the festival thrives on variety from calming guitar melodies and genre-crossing pop to high-energy hip-hop and electronic beats. Rising stars like Katseye and established names like Sabrina Carpenter and A$AP Rocky each brought something unique to Grant Park.

As the sun set on August 3, fans left with memories of varied sounds and a shared love of live music.