CHICAGO (WBBM Newsradio) – The lineup for Lollapalooza 2026 was unveiled Tuesday, bringing a mix of global pop stars, rock icons and electronic acts to Chicago’s Grant Park this summer.
Headliners for the four-day festival include Charli XCX, Tate McRae, Lorde, Olivia Dean, John Summit, Jennie, The Smashing Pumpkins and The XX.
The festival runs July 30 through Aug. 2 and is expected to draw hundreds of thousands of music fans to downtown Chicago, continuing its run as one of the city’s largest and most recognizable summer events.
Beyond the headliners, this year’s lineup features a wide range of artists across genres. Among those slated to perform are Lil Uzi Vert, Turnstile, Empire of the Sun, Major Lazer, Aespa, The Chainsmokers, Zara Larsson and Wet Leg. Other notable acts include Clipse, Muna, Blood Orange, Alison Wonderland, 5 Seconds of Summer and Yoasobi.
Additional performers span indie, hip-hop, electronic and emerging artists, highlighting the festival’s signature mix of established names and rising talent.
Presale tickets are available on Thursday through the Lollapalooza website. Organizers say the daily lineup and schedule will be released at a later date.
Lollapalooza has long been a cornerstone of Chicago’s summer festival season, drawing nearly half a million attendees each year and delivering significant economic impact for the city.