Rebecca Black

Jack Antonoff’s Bleachers performed for packed crowd on the final day of Outside Lands 2025 (Photo by Dan Garcia).

The final day of Outside Lands 2025 closed out the weekend on a high note, delivering a genre-spanning lineup that felt like a victory lap for both the artists and the thousands of fans packing Golden Gate Park. From afternoon sunshine singalongs to after-dark light shows, Sunday’s performances gave festivalgoers one last reason to dance, cheer, and maybe even shed a tear before heading back to reality.

Here are some of our favorite moments from the third and final day of this year’s festival.

Hozier

The Irish singer-songwriter brought his soulful, arena-filling voice to the Lands End stage, weaving through fan favorites and new cuts alike. As the fog rolled in, “Take Me to Church” turned the park into a giant choir, proving why Hozier is one of the most magnetic live performers today.

Anderson .Paak

Closing out the Sutro stage, Anderson .Paak brought pure California energy, blending slick funk grooves with his signature charisma. Backed by the Free Nationals, his set was a non-stop party that felt tailor-made for the festival’s final hours.

Bleachers

Jack Antonoff and company kept spirits high with an anthemic set that had fans jumping and shouting along to every word. “I Wanna Get Better” and “Don’t Take the Money” hit especially hard as the crowd soaked up the last bits of summer daylight.

Bigxthaplug

The Texas rapper delivered one of the day’s most high-octane sets, charging through bass-heavy tracks that rattled the Golden Gate Park. His stage presence was all grit and swagger, turning casual passersby into instant fans.

Once a viral pop figure, Rebecca Black showed just how far she’s come, owning the stage with polished electro-pop bangers and playful energy. Her crowd was all smiles, dancing without a care as she turned nostalgia into something bold and fresh.

Glass Animals

The indie-pop favorites turned the main stage into a technicolor dream, pairing lush visuals with their tropical beats. “Heat Waves” was the obvious highlight, sending the audience into a swaying, euphoric haze.

Jorja Smith

Closing out her U.S. festival run, the British R&B star captivated with a silky, understated set. Her voice carried effortlessly over the park, inviting the crowd into her world one smoky note at a time.

Photos by Dan Garcia

Photo by Dan Garcia/The Early Registration

After more than a half a decade without a major tour and fresh off her Las Vegas residency, Katy Perry made her grand return to the road with The Lifetimes Tour and Chicago got one of the first sparkling glimpses.

Performing at the United Center on Monday night, the pop powerhouse proved she’s still one of the genre’s most theatrical and hit-packed performers. From the second she emerged in a shimmering silver bodysuit, descending amid a dazzling burst of light like a disco ball turned human, Perry commanded the attention of a packed arena like few others can.

The setlist played out like a well-curated time capsule of the last 15 years in pop music. Early fan favorites like “Hot n Cold” and “Waking Up in Vegas” brought the nostalgic energy, while chart-toppers like “Teenage Dream” and “Firework” were delivered with arena-sized spectacle and emotion. But this wasn’t just a retro greatest-hits parade. Perry smartly wove in newer tracks like “Woman’s World” and “Electric,” showing she’s still evolving and isn’t afraid to blend synth-forward, pop-futurist textures into her sound.

Between songs, Perry showcased her signature mix of quirk and heart, cracking jokes, making a few perfectly awkward dad-worthy puns, and sharing reflections on motherhood, creativity, and what it means to live through several “lifetimes” in the public eye.

The staging was grand and often cinematic, think oversized flower props, digital dreamscapes, and one jaw-dropping moment involving a lifesize, animatronic carousel horse. And yes, the costume changes were as frequent as they were fantastic: campy, couture, and always uniquely Katy.

While Perry may no longer dominate the charts the way she once did, her live show reminded everyone in attendance just how deep her catalog runs and how enduring her star power truly is. For a generation of fans who grew up with her, Monday night felt less like a comeback and more like a triumphant reunion.

For those who missed this tour stop? Consider this your notice: Katy Perry is back and she still knows how to throw a damn good pop party.

Photo by Dan Garcia/The Early Registration