Festival Review: Lollapalooza Berlin Day 2

After the soaking rain on Saturday, day two of Lollapalooza Berlin felt like a reset. It was almost entirely dry, the vibes were good, and the sun was peeking through. The excitement was already building early in the morning, especially among the many fans who had lined up at sunrise for one reason: J-Hope. Long before the first artist took the stage, a wave of BTS fans had already filled the front of the main stage, all ready to wait as long as it took to see him close out the night. Their dedication shaped the energy of the entire day.

Over on the Alternative Stage, Last Train started off the day. The French rock band wasted no time waking up the early crowd with guitar riffs and emotional intensity. Later, Almost Monday brought their usual dose of sunshine from California with catchy indie-pop tracks like ‘tidal wave’ that got people dancing and smiling. Another great performance on the Alternative Stage was Wasia Project. Their set felt intimate and elegant, offering a pause in the chaos.

The rest of the day’s performances were split between the two main stages (Telekom Main Stage and Main Stage South), and the momentum never really slowed. German band Juli started off the Telekom Main Stage in the early afternoon, with fans of all ages singing along to ‘Perfekte Welle’ like it had just come out yesterday. Later that afternoon, Royel Otis took the Main Stage South with dreamy guitar pop straight from Australia. Their set was relaxed, atmospheric, and perfect for the mid-afternoon.

Benson Boone was up next on the Telekom Main Stage and instantly connected with the crowd. His voice, raw and powerful, carried songs like ‘Beautiful Things’ and ‘Cry’ across the field. You could tell people weren’t just listening, they were feeling it. One moment people were crying to emotional lyrics and the next they were screaming “MOONBEAM ICECREAM” during his performance of ‘Mystical Magical’.

Then came RAYE, closing the Main Stage South for the year, who absolutely owned her slot. Her voice was unreal live, and the mix of vulnerability and confidence she brought to the was inspiring. ‘Escapism’ had the whole crowd shouting along, but her whole set stood out.

But no one drew more attention than J-Hope. As night fell, the energy across the field shifted. The crowd, packed tightly in front of the main stage, was buzzing with anticipation. And when J-Hope finally stepped out, the response was immediate and electric. With sharp choreography, dynamic visuals, and his signature stage presence, he delivered a performance that felt both powerful and personal. The set moved through many fan favorites, each one met with deafening cheers. Every time he spoke to the crowd the connection felt genuine, and the love in the audience was undeniable. By the end, the field was glowing with lightsticks and full of emotion.

All in all, day two at Lollapalooza Berlin had a bit of everything: great music, better weather, and a headliner that brought the crowd together like few can. For the thousands who came out, waited all day, and danced into the night, it was more than worth it. All photos can be found here!