Lollapalooza 2026 lineup announced with Charli XCX, JENNIE, Lorde and Olivia Dean

Lollapalooza 2026 features Charli XCX, Lorde, JENNIE, Tate McRae and Smashing Pumpkins among headliners at Grant Park

Lollapalooza organisers have announced the full lineup for the 2026 edition of the festival, with Charli XCX, Lorde, Olivia Dean, Tate McRae, the Smashing Pumpkins and JENNIE confirmed as headliners.

The four-day event will take place from July 30 to August 2 at Grant Park. The annual festival, now in its 22nd year, continues to draw major international acts alongside emerging artists.

Additional performers include Leon Thomas, Wet Leg, Clipse, Freddie Gibbs and Lil Uzi Vert, as well as Zara Larsson, Aespa, Empire of the Sun and Yungblud.

British acts such as Wet Leg and Beabadoobee are also scheduled to appear, alongside a wide range of artists spanning pop, rock, hip-hop and electronic music.

Festival organisers previewed the lineup ahead of the announcement through promotional activity at local events, including the St Patrick’s Day Parade and South Side Irish Parade. The teasers featured short audio clips hinting at several confirmed performers.

Local talent will also be represented, with musician Case Oats among those scheduled to perform. The Chicago Made Showcase is set to return, highlighting artists including Corr Kendricks and Free Joel Band.

Ticket presales are due to begin at 10am on Thursday. Four-day general admission tickets will start at 399 dollars, with higher-tier packages including general admission plus and VIP options available. Children aged eight and under will be admitted free when accompanied by an adult.

The festival is produced by C3 Presents, a subsidiary of Live Nation, and remains a key event in Chicago’s summer calendar. According to the city’s tourism body, previous editions have contributed to increased hotel occupancy during the festival weekend.