Rising pop sensation Chappell Roan captivated a massive audience at the Lollapalooza music festival, marking a historic moment for the event. The 26-year-old artist's performance drew the largest daytime crowd ever recorded at the festival, according to Lollapalooza organizers.
"Chappell’s performance was the biggest daytime set we’ve ever seen. It was a magical moment added to Lolla’s DNA," a Lollapalooza spokesperson shared with CNN.
Roan, who has seen a meteoric rise in popularity this summer due to her 2024 hit single "Good Luck Babe!" and the 2023 viral song "Feminomenon," took the stage on the festival's opening day. The festival's official social media account celebrated the event, stating, "It’s Chappell’s world and we’re just living in it," alongside a photo of the enormous crowd in Grant Park.
While specific attendance numbers for Roan's set remain undisclosed, a spokesperson mentioned that the festival attracted 110,000 attendees daily. Sources close to Roan and the festival hinted that her crowd size rivaled those of many headliners, potentially making it the largest set in Lollapalooza's history.
Originally slated for a smaller stage, Roan was moved to the main stage due to overwhelming interest, swapping times with Kesha. This move reflects Roan's growing popularity, following her performance at Bonnaroo in June, where a similar situation occurred, prompting organizers to shift her to a larger stage.
Roan's rise includes notable performances at Coachella and Governor’s Ball, where her politically charged act in a drag-inspired Statue of Liberty costume went viral.
Next, Roan is set to perform at Outside Lands in Golden Gate Park. Although not a headliner, San Francisco organizers are advised to brace for another significant turnout.
