Lollapalooza 2026 Lineup: Charli XCX, Smashing Pumpkins, the xx, and Lorde
The full lollapalooza 2026 lineup has landed: the festival runs Thursday, July 30 through Sunday, August 2 at Grant Park and will be led by headliners Smashing Pumpkins, Charli XCX, the xx and Lorde alongside Olivia Dean, Tate McRae, John Summit and JENNIE.
Lollapalooza 2026 Headliners and Notable Acts
The top-billed acts announced for Lollapalooza 2026 include Smashing Pumpkins, Charli XCX, the xx, Lorde, Olivia Dean, Tate McRae, John Summit and JENNIE. The wider bill features a broad mix of established names and rising acts: Geese, Oklou, Turnstile, Fakemink, Water From Your Eyes, Little Simz, Jim Legxacy, Zara Larsson, Clipse, Ethel Cain, Beabadoobee, Mustard, MUNA, Blood Orange, Wet Leg, Boys Noize, Ninajirachi, Wolf Alice, Lucy Bedroque, Quadeca, horsegiirL, Freddie Gibbs, Sombr and Lil Uzi Vert are all listed among other performers.
Dates, Tickets and What Fans Need to Know
Lollapalooza 2026 will take place over four days at Grant Park, running July 30 through August 2. Presale tickets are scheduled to begin Thursday, March 19 at 11: 00 am ET, with the lowest-priced tickets available during the first hour of the presale window. The public on-sale is set to begin at 12: 00 pm ET. The festival is expected to present over 100 artists across eight stages and span numerous genres.
Notable scheduling and itinerary details included in the announcement: for Charli XCX, this appearance is currently her only North American concert planned for 2026. The Smashing Pumpkins are identified as hometown headliners; it is noted that the band has not played a Lollapalooza show in the U. S. since 1994. Tate McRae and Lorde are listed among headliners who will also headline another North American festival on the same weekend.
What Stands Out on the Poster and Why It Matters
The lineup blends legacy acts, pop headliners and alternative and indie artists, reflecting a multi-genre approach across the weekend. Names from rock, pop, hip-hop and electronic scenes appear throughout the bill, providing a variety of set options for attendees across eight stages. The inclusion of both major festival headliners and a long list of mid- and lower-billed artists suggests the event will emphasize breadth as well as marquee draws.
Organizers have released a full poster-style lineup listing the complete bill for attendees to consult when planning. With presale and public sale windows now scheduled, prospective attendees can plan around the announced dates and times for purchase opportunities.
The next confirmed steps for fans are the presale on March 19 at 11: 00 am ET and the public on-sale at 12: 00 pm ET; the festival itself begins July 30 and runs through August 2 at Grant Park.
