Earth, Wind & Fire Electrifies Lollapalooza Finale with Sabrina Carpenter
Chicago Funk Icons Join Pop Star for Surprise Collaboration
Lollapalooza’s final night in Chicago saw a monumental surprise as pop sensation **Sabrina Carpenter** brought out legendary funk band Earth, Wind & Fire to electrify the Grant Park crowd.
A Night of Legendary Grooves
As the festival drew to a close, **Carpenter** announced her special guests, signaling a shift in tempo. “So I thought, why not bring out my friends from Chicago? Give it up for ‘Earth Wind and Fire!'” she exclaimed.
The Chicago-formed funk pioneers, who originated in 1969, joined **Carpenter** on stage for two unforgettable performances. Their set included the beloved 1978 hit, “September,” sending the audience into a frenzy.
One concertgoer, **Matt Rodrigues**, attending with his niece, described the electrifying moment: “The whole place went insane when they walked out.”
Social media buzzed with fan-captured videos of the unforgettable collaboration.
Sabrina Carpenter bringing out Earth, Wind & Fire to play September at Lollapalooza is peak festival moment. pic.twitter.com/m4W6wVwG8Q
— chris (@chriscarter_) August 5, 2023
Festival Highlights and Previous Surprises
This year’s Lollapalooza, which commenced on Thursday in Grant Park, wrapped up Sunday. The four-day event is a significant cultural fixture, drawing an estimated 400,000 attendees annually to downtown Chicago.
Earlier in the festival, **Olivia Rodrigo** also surprised fans by bringing out the band Weezer during her set. They performed fan-favorite tracks “Say It Ain’t So” and “Buddy Holly,” showcasing the festival’s tradition of memorable guest appearances.
City officials anticipate the reopening of roads and streets surrounding Grant Park beginning Monday, as the extensive festival setup is dismantled.
