Sabrina Carpenter welcomed unlikely guests Earth, Wind & Fire, alongside performances by Martin Garrix, Katseye, and Finneas as Lollapalooza 2025 wrapped up in Chicago.

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Among the big draws were Sabrina Carpenter, who closed out the festival with surprise guests Earth, Wind & Fire, and A$AP Rocky, who performed from a life-sized helicopter onstage. The Marías, Dominic Fike, and Finneas were among the highlights from the Chicago fest’s final day on Sunday at Grant Park.