MUMBAI: With Lollapalooza India 2025 just days away, the festival fever is at an all-time high as fans gear up for the festival’s third edition in Mumbai. From Green Day’s nostalgia-packed set to the electrifying buzz around Shawn Mendes’ India debut the anticipation is soaring. On Reddit, festival-goers are in full prep mode - diving into setlist predictions, sharing festival hacks, and solo-trip plans on communities like r/lollapaloozaInd and r/Lollapalooza –turning Reddit into the ultimate pre-festival headquarters for newbies and seasoned festival pros alike for an unforgettable weekend.

First-Timers build their Lollapalooza India survival guide

Amid the pre festival anticipation, Reddit’s r/lollapaloozaind is buzzing with festival prep as first-timers and seasoned attendees swap pro tips. From must-have essentials like comfortable footwear and hydration packs to strategies to seize the best front-row views, redditors are building the ultimate survival guide. One user advises on making the most of your experience, suggesting, “Be prepared to walk a lot, especially if you plan to check out multiple stages…If you want a front-row view for a headliner, you’ll need to arrive early and camp. This might mean skipping or running from the previous act—plan accordingly!” Whether it’s tackling long festival days or maximizing every set, Redditors are making sure no first-timer goes in unprepared.

Solo fans find their festival crew

For solo attendees, Reddit is proving to be the go-to space for finding company. Whether it’s VIP ticket holders looking to link up to solo venturers making pre-concert friends,  r/lollapaloozaind is buzzing with meet-up plans and camaraderie. One redditor reassures, “We have a community of over 200 people already for people who are going to Lolla solo this year… We did it last year as well and we’re doing it again!” From coordinating pre-show meetups to sharing safety tips, redditors are making sure that no one must experience the festival alone - unless they want to!

Loud & Proud: Fans rally for their favorite acts

Over on r/Lollapalooza and r/lollapaloozaind, Shawn Mendes’ fandoms are in full force as festival-goers are mapping out their festival game plan for a  once-in-a-lifetime off-stage encounter with the sensation, while Green Day devotees are going all out, with some splurging on VIP tickets to witness the legendary band up close. One festival-goer has even designed a custom Lollapalooza t-shirt, proving that the hype is real this time!