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When: Every day 10am & 12pm every day
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What is Lollapalooza and why is it worth attending in Berlin, Germany?

by | Mar 7, 2024 | Walking Tour

Lollapalooza is one event any music fan, with an interest in Berlin, Germany should not miss. Lollapalooza is an annual music festival, held in many countries throughout the world which attracts musicians, artists, performers. In this blog entry, we will discuss Lollapalooza in Berlin in more detail and explain why it is worth attending an event in the German music industry.

The Origin of Lollapalooza

The festival known as Lollapalooza was initially organized by the singer of Jane’s Addiction, Perry Farrell himself back in 1991. It first began as a last lap for his band and turned into a concert/carnival almost immediately. Initially, Lollapalooza was an annual touring festival with featuring different genres of music; the festival toured several cities within the United States. However, through the years it was transformed into destination festival which is celebrated in different country.

Lollapalooza in Berlin

Because of the favorable environment in terms of music and culture, Berlin formed part of the selected cities to host Lollapalooza in the calendar year 2015. Since the beginning of the first edition the festival received significant recognition among the people and is now an essential part of the event-life in Berlin. Lollapalooza Berlin is rather a diverse festival where people can see performances of international and local performers.

The Unique Atmosphere

Of course, one of the most important points is that Lollapalooza in Berlin is different from others in terms of atmosphere. The festival is held in Olympiastadion / Olympiapark Berlin; spectators, too, can marvel at the artistic performances. The way that considerably impresses the audience is the combination of the brilliant musical performances, art objects and installations, the atmosphere of the food trucks and delightful master classes.

Eclectic Lineup

Music is a major focal area in any Lollapalooza festival and the event is said to draw successful music artists and developing talents. Songs extend from rock, pop and alternative, to EDM, hip hop, and indie. Essentially, it is a chance to open new artists for yourself and also to enjoy new songs in performance of favorite bands. Past performers at Lollapalooza Berlin include The Weeknd, Kraftwerk, Radiohead, as well as Imagine Dragons.

Beyond the Music

Besides the music, Lollapalooza has side attractions that can keep one busy all through the event and festivity. Some of them comprise of art display, children’s village literally called Kidzapalooza, street plays, food extravaganza, and the carnival which has a retail and market side with apparels, accessories, food items and every other thing being sold. The incorporation of one form of art and entertainment with the other forms makes the provisions for young and old tourists to be a full packed value as they extend their touristic experience.

Useful Tips for Attending Lollapalooza Berlin

Plan your schedule in advance: Since there are different stages, and different shows going on at the same time, the important thing is to sort out which shows are priority. Be sure to do a search for the performance timetable on the festival’s website or application and arrange your day around this.

Come prepared: Because of the changeable weather in Berlin, do not forget to dress appropriately to the weather and take comfortable shoes with you. For safety reasons, wearing a small backpack that contains a sunscreen as well as spare T bath shoes, a reusable water bottle, a poncho in case of a rainy day are also recommended.

Stay hydrated and nourished: That’s why, with all the passion and fun, you can easily forget about the most simple requirements. Make sure to drink a lot of water and to take a break to get some food from any number of food stands that are out there.

Arrive early: Of course, to get the best experience of Lollapalooza, you should get there early enough to view all the terrain and find lesser known and good spots to watch your favorite artists.

Immerse yourself in the culture: Apart from the festival, there are so much that one can do in Berlin and especially ever immerse themselves in the arts. You get to see the history of Europe from the Berlin landmarks, taste some of the local and readily available Berlin food and not forget the rich Berlin night life.

Conclusion

Lollapalooza in Berlin is a unique music festival, which is based on the various genres of music, street art and performance art project. Watching Lollapalooza is possible to observe great performers, to find out new stars of the music industry and having fun near like-minded people. Performers in addition to its vibrant musical performances, other activities that makes Lollapalooza an event that music lovers and festival lovers should not afford to miss out when they are in Berlin Germany.

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WHAT TO EXPECT

  • 3.5 hours walking tour
  • Berlin’s major highlights
  • Brandenburg Gate
  • Reichstag and Berlin Wall
  • Historical sites

Free Walking Tour Berlin

When: Every day 10am & 12pm every day
Where: The meeting point is in front of the ehemaliges Kaiserliches Postfuhramt Berlin, Oranienburger Straße, 10117 Berlin, Germany, next to the entrance.
Price: Free