Charli XCX, Lorde, Olivia Dean, Tate McRae and The Smashing Pumpkins to headline Lollapalooza 2026

Charli XCX, Lorde, Olivia Dean, Tate McRae, Chicago rock band The Smashing Pumpkins and K-pop star JENNIE are among this year’s Lollapalooza headliners, the festival revealed Tuesday. The four-day event runs July 30-Aug. 2 in Grant Park.

Other notable acts include New York rockers Geese, R&B artist Leon Thomas, rapper Freddie Gibbs, singer-songwriter Sombr, pop vocalist Zara Larsson, British indie rockers Wet Leg and K-pop band Aespa. 54 Ultra, JADE, Empire of the Sun, Yungblud, María Zardoya’s solo project Not for Radio are also on the lineup.

Among the notable locals booked for the fest is musician Case Oats. The Chicago Made Showcase will also return, where the DCASE contest runners up Corr Kendricks and Free Joel Band are expected to take the stage.

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