Lollapalooza Chicago 2026 Lineup: Charli XCX, Jennie, Lorde

Charli XCX, Jennie, and Lorde Headline Lollapalooza Chicago 2026

The iconic four-day festival hits Grant Park from July 30 to August 2 with a massive lineup including Tate McRae, John Summit, and The Smashing Pumpkins.

Marcus J. Delany

Mar 17, 2026, 11:22 AM PT · 1 min read

Lollapalooza Chicago returns to Grant Park from July 30 to August 2, 2026, with a star-studded

THE RUNDOWN

Festival dates are confirmed for July 30 through August 2, 2026.
Charli XCX, Lorde, and Jennie of BLACKPINK are among the primary headliners.
The event will once again be hosted at Chicago's historic Grant Park.
Electronic and rock acts like John Summit and The Smashing Pumpkins are confirmed.
The lineup features international stars including Tate McRae, The xx, and Olivia Dean.

Lollapalooza has officially unveiled its 2026 lineup, confirming a heavy-hitting roster of global stars for its return to Chicago. The four-day festival is scheduled to take over Grant Park from July 30 to August 2, 2026. This year's top-tier billing showcases a strong pop and electronic influence, marking one of the festival's most anticipated summers in recent years.

Leading the charge are headliners Charli XCX, Lorde, Tate McRae, and Jennie of the superstar K-pop group BLACKPINK. According to reports from Consequence and CBS News, these artists will anchor the main stages throughout the weekend. For Jennie, the performance follows her significant solo expansion, while Charli XCX and Lorde return to the Windy City following a string of massive career milestones.

Beyond the primary headliners, the 2026 roster offers a diverse mix of genres. Chicago’s own John Summit is set to bring a massive dance presence to the park, alongside veteran alternative rockers The Smashing Pumpkins and the long-awaited return of The xx. Rising star Olivia Dean is also confirmed to join the bill, adding to the festival's deep list of international talent across the 300-acre lakefront venue.