Everything You Need to Know About Lollapalooza 2026
Olivia Rodrigo during her headlining set at Lollapalooza 2025 in Chicago. Photographed by Kirby Gladstein, courtesy of Lollapalooza
Lollapalooza is about to kick off, with big names set to make their debut at this year’s edition.
Heatwaves may be brewing, but so is the beginning of festival season. It is that time of the year again when Grant Park in Chicago is packed with festivalgoers and artists alike for a four-day music festival. After months of anticipation following the lineup announcement in March, Lollapalooza 2026 is finally set to kick off.
Founded by Perry Farrell in 1991, Lollapalooza is a massive four-day annual music festival held at Grant Park, featuring over 100 artists spanning rock, hip-hop, electronic, and pop across eight stages: T-Mobile Stage, Bud Light Stage, Perry’s Stage, Allianz Stage, Tito’s Handmade Vodka Stage, Bacardi Stage, BMI Stage, and Kidzapalooza Stage. The festival will run from July 30 to August 2, 2026, with Charli XCX, Tate McRae, Lorde, and Olivia Dean headlining the event.
While the festival began with its alt-rock roots, it has since evolved to embrace a more diverse lineup of artists across different genres. Among the familiar names, Jennie of Blackpink will perform at the festival for the first time, headlining one of its main stages as a solo artist. Meanwhile, Chicago-area native John Summit will also make his official debut as the headliner of Lollapalooza’s main EDM stage.
It has not been long since Filipino artists represented the country at major music festivals, but this edition of Lollapalooza will also mark a milestone for the Philippine music scene. P-pop group SB19 will make its debut as the first Filipino act to perform at the festival. SB19 is set to perform on the Allianz Stage, which is known for hosting dynamic live acts, indie artists, and global genre pioneers throughout the weekend.
With these artists debuting at Lollapalooza, the festival continues to set the tone for the rest of the festival season.
Frequently Asked Questions
Lollapalooza is a four-day annual music festival held at Grant Park in Chicago. Founded in 1991, it features more than 100 artists across multiple stages, spanning genres such as rock, pop, hip-hop, and electronic music.
Perry Farrell is the lead singer of the rock band Jane’s Addiction and the founder of Lollapalooza. He launched the festival in 1991, and it has since grown into one of the world’s biggest music events.
SB19 is a five-member P-pop group composed of Pablo, Josh, Stell, Ken, and Justin. At Lollapalooza Chicago 2026, the group will make history as the first Filipino act to perform at the festival.
This year’s headliners include Charli XCX, Tate McRae, Lorde, and Olivia Dean. The festival will also feature performances from artists such as Jennie of BLACKPINK, John Summit, and SB19.
Jennie Kim is a South Korean singer, rapper, and member of the global K-pop group BLACKPINK. She is set to make her Lollapalooza debut this year as a solo performer.
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