It’s official—pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter has cemented her place among music’s elite, headlining Lollapalooza 2025 with a dazzling, high-energy set that lit up the T-Mobile Stage on Sunday night. The “Manchild” hitmaker delivered a finale-worthy performance, seamlessly blending flirtatious charm, sleek choreography, and a catalog of viral pop anthems.
Kicking off her set with crowd favorites like “Busy Woman,” “Taste,” and “Good Graces,” Sabrina had the audience belting along from the first note. Dressed in a show-stealing pink bodysuit and golden curls, she radiated confidence and charisma, every moment carefully crafted but never predictable.
Special Guest Surprise: Earth, Wind & Fire
In a Lolla twist that set social media ablaze, Sabrina brought out legendary R&B group Earth, Wind & Fire for a nostalgic duet of their classics “September” and “Let’s Groove.” The fusion of old-school funk and Gen Z pop was electric, bridging generations in one unforgettable collaboration.
Midway through the show, Sabrina swapped into a white fringe number—equal parts vintage glam and modern festival chic—for a sultry mashup of “bed chem” and Ginuwine’s “Pony,” amping up the energy with seductive flair and genre-blending finesse.
Viral Moments: TWICE, Cuffing, and the “Juno” Stance
No Sabrina Carpenter set is complete without a wink to her viral traditions. She “arrested” none other than K-pop megastars TWICE, joking they were “too hot to be left unattended.” With pink handcuffs and a wink, she dropped into her now-iconic “Juno” pose, leaving the crowd in hysterics and admiration.
She wrapped her set with a searing performance of “Please Please Please,” a fan-favorite that showcased her range—both vocal and emotional—before taking a final bow to roaring applause.
What’s Next for Sabrina Carpenter?
The Lolla performance serves as a high-voltage prelude to her upcoming seventh studio album, Man’s Best Friend, out August 29, 2025, via Island Records. Its breakout single “Manchild”—co-written with Jack Antonoff—has already topped charts across the U.S., U.K., and Ireland.
Following the album release, Sabrina is set to launch the second North American leg of her Short n’ Sweet Tour, beginning October 23 in Pittsburgh, with stops in New York, Nashville, Toronto, and Los Angeles.
From Lolla mainstage glory to global stardom, Sabrina Carpenter’s pop era is in full bloom—and the world is watching.
