When: August 1-3
Where: Grant Park, Chicago
What: If any event is worth the expense and discomfort of a long flight to America, it's this one. Grant Park is almost double the size of Clapham Common, set smack-bang in the middle of Chicago and every year it's stuffed with 11 stages, huge artists, an autograph tent, Playstation contests, interactive gameshows, Q&As with the bands and regular competitions every day to win VIP tickets and backstage access. It's a truly digital festival experience. Jet lag, what jet lag?
Tickets: $190 (£95) for Advance 3-day passes. $205 (£102) for Regular 3-day passes (which will be on sale once Advance passes sell out).
Website: www.lollapalooza.com
