WATCH Luke Combs Headline Lollapalooza 2025: Full Set

Chicago’s Grant Park witnessed a landmark moment as Luke Combs returned to Lollapalooza 2025, six years after his festival debut, to become the first-ever country music headliner in the event’s history.

The North Carolina native took a moment early in the set to reflect on the journey:

“Six years ago I played at 1 o’clock in the afternoon on that stage right over there (Tito’s). I remember looking over here and thinking, ‘Man, no way.’ S— here we are, baby. I never would’ve in a million years imagined my life would’ve turned out this way.”

Opening With “1, 2 Many” and Setting the Tone

Combs wasted no time kicking the night into high gear with “1, 2 Many”, an anthemic ode to overindulgence. The driving beat and rowdy chorus were tailor-made for a festival crowd, and Combs leaned into the moment, chugging a beer mid-song to deafening cheers.

From the jump, the Bud Light Stage was a sea of cowboy hats, waving arms, and voices raised in unison.

Festival Energy With Fan Favourites

Without missing a beat, Combs rolled straight into “When It Rains It Pours” and “Cold as You”, seamlessly blending his radio-ready country sound with rock-inspired edge. The crowd roared back every lyric, feeding into the high-energy exchange between stage and audience.

Slowing the Pace Without Losing the Crowd

Midway through, Combs shifted into a more reflective mode. Ballads like “Doin’ This” and “Houston We Got a Problem” brought out his rich, emotive vocals, amplified by the festival’s big-screen visuals and moody lighting.

The pacing here felt intentional, giving fans a breather while showcasing his range as a performer.

Bringing the Party Back With “Where the Wild Things Are”

The tempo surged again as “Where the Wild Things Are” rang out. Fans swayed, sang, and danced, the kind of communal energy that has become a Combs signature. The festival atmosphere felt electric, with the skyline as a backdrop and the crowd fully locked in.

Band Spotlights: Covers That Surprised and Delighted

In a unique twist, Luke Combs handed the stage to each of his band members for solo cover performances. This mini-set included:

• “Someone You Loved” – Lewis Capaldi
  
• “A Thousand Miles” – Vanessa Carlton
  
• “Seven Nation Army” – The White Stripes
  

It was a playful, unexpected moment that gave the audience something different in the middle of a country headliner’s set, proof Combs isn’t afraid to loosen the format.

Special Guest Alex Warren Ignites the Crowd

Next came one of the night’s most talked-about moments: Combs invited Alex Warren to the stage. Warren, fresh from his own set on the Tito’s Stage, brought huge energy as they performed “Ordinary”, his Billboard Hot 100 hit.

Predictable? Maybe. But the reaction was anything but tame, the crowd screamed every lyric, embracing the collaboration like a headline moment.

The Final Stretch: Hit After Hit

The last portion of the main set was a rapid-fire run through Combs’ biggest hits:

• “She Got the Best of Me”
  
• “Lovin’ on You”
  
• “Hurricane”
  
• “The Kind of Love We Make”
  
• “Beer Never Broke My Heart”
  

By the time Combs exited, the crowd’s disappointment at the night ending was obvious, but he had one more surprise.

Encore: “Fast Car” Brings the Night Full Circle

Just as fans began to drift away, the sound of drums pulled them back. Wearing a Ryne Sandberg Chicago Cubs jersey, Combs returned to deliver a heartfelt cover of Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car.”

The encore felt intimate yet powerful, tens of thousands singing together under the Chicago night sky, a perfect closer to the festival’s opening day.

Luke Combs Lollapalooza 2025 Full Setlist

1. 1, 2 Many
   
2. When It Rains It Pours
   
3. Brand New Man
   
4. Doin’ This
   
5. Houston We Got a Problem
   
6. Going, Going, Gone
   
7. Where the Wild Things Are
   
8. One Number Away
   
9. Better Together
   
10. Forever After All
    
11. Beautiful Crazy
    
12. Band Introductions + Covers:
     - Someone You Loved (Lewis Capaldi)
     - A Thousand Miles (Vanessa Carlton)
     - Seven Nation Army (The White Stripes)
    
13. Ordinary (with Alex Warren)
    
14. She Got the Best of Me
    
15. Lovin’ on You
    
16. Hurricane
    
17. The Kind of Love We Make
    
18. Beer Never Broke My Heart
    Encore: Fast Car (Tracy Chapman cover)