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  "textContent": "<p>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.</p><p>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, <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://chicago.suntimes.com/music/2026/02/13/review-jade-house-of-blues-chicago-concert\" target=\"_blank\" ><u>JADE</u></a><b>, </b>Empire of the Sun, Yungblud,<b> </b>María Zardoya’s solo project Not for Radio are also on the lineup.</p><p>Among the notable locals booked for the fest is musician <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://chicago.suntimes.com/music/2025/08/22/case-oats-last-missouri-exit-album-casey-gomez-walker\" >Case Oats.</a> The <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/provdrs/chicago_s_creativeindustries/news/2025/october/chicago_made_winners.html#:~:text=Made%20Music%20Showcase-,Mayor%20Brandon%20Johnson%20and%20DCASE%20Announce%20Winners,2025%20Chicago%20Made%20Music%20Showcase&text=CHICAGO%20%E2%80%94%20Mayor%20Brandon%20Johnson%20and,Free%20Joel%20Band\" target=\"_blank\" ><u>Chicago Made Showcase will also return, where the DCASE contest runners up</u></a> Corr Kendricks and Free Joel Band are expected to take the stage.</p><div class=\"Enhancement\" data-align-center> <div class=\"Enhancement-item\" data-crop=\"\"> <figure class=\"Figure\"><a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-fe0000\" name=\"image-fe0000\"></a> <picture data-crop=\"medium\"> <source type=\"image/webp\" width=\"490\" height=\"275\" data-srcset=\"https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/51cfb50/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x673+0+413/resize/490x275!/format/webp/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fcd%2F7f%2Ffc50c0aa46d09342f518cef10e8e%2Flineup.png 1x,https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/8686e59/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x673+0+413/resize/980x550!/format/webp/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fcd%2F7f%2Ffc50c0aa46d09342f518cef10e8e%2Flineup.png 2x\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" srcset=\"data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIyNzVweCIgd2lkdGg9IjQ5MHB4Ij48L3N2Zz4=\" /> <source width=\"490\" height=\"275\" data-srcset=\"https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1014848/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x673+0+413/resize/490x275!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fcd%2F7f%2Ffc50c0aa46d09342f518cef10e8e%2Flineup.png\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" srcset=\"data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIyNzVweCIgd2lkdGg9IjQ5MHB4Ij48L3N2Zz4=\" /> <img class=\"Image\" alt=\"Lineup.png\" srcset=\"https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1014848/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x673+0+413/resize/490x275!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fcd%2F7f%2Ffc50c0aa46d09342f518cef10e8e%2Flineup.png 1x,https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e260cc3/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x673+0+413/resize/980x550!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fcd%2F7f%2Ffc50c0aa46d09342f518cef10e8e%2Flineup.png 2x\" width=\"490\" height=\"275\" data-src=\"https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1014848/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x673+0+413/resize/490x275!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fcd%2F7f%2Ffc50c0aa46d09342f518cef10e8e%2Flineup.png\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIyNzVweCIgd2lkdGg9IjQ5MHB4Ij48L3N2Zz4=\" > </picture> </figure> </div> </div><p>Festival organizers teased the list of musical acts over the weekend with “musical lollipops” — think <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tooth_Tunes\" target=\"_blank\" ><u>Tooth Tunes</u></a>, a popular kids’ toothbrush that played short electronic clips — at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, South Side Irish Parade and in a handful of neighborhoods, hinting at artists such as Sombr, Zara Larsson, Aespa, 5 Seconds of Summer, Wet Leg and the Chainsmokers. Last year the fest teased the lineup with clips of songs performed by the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra, who are also on the lineup.</p><p>Ticket presale starts on Thursday March 19 at 10 a.m. Four-day general admission will be $399 with general admission plus starting at $735 for a four-day pass. VIP tickets for the festival start at $1,599. Children age 8 and under get in free with an adult.</p><div class=\"Enhancement\" data-align-center> <div class=\"Enhancement-item\" data-crop=\"\"> <figure class=\"Figure\"><a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-340000\" name=\"image-340000\"></a> <picture data-crop=\"medium\"> <source type=\"image/webp\" width=\"490\" height=\"275\" data-srcset=\"https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e49078a/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5616x3152+0+296/resize/490x275!/format/webp/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fd6%2Fa5%2F30994ada4eee83b5703e0d45b293%2Fsombr-ap26059826748166.jpg 1x,https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a194b61/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5616x3152+0+296/resize/980x550!/format/webp/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fd6%2Fa5%2F30994ada4eee83b5703e0d45b293%2Fsombr-ap26059826748166.jpg 2x\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" srcset=\"data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIyNzVweCIgd2lkdGg9IjQ5MHB4Ij48L3N2Zz4=\" /> <source width=\"490\" height=\"275\" data-srcset=\"https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/18aef22/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5616x3152+0+296/resize/490x275!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fd6%2Fa5%2F30994ada4eee83b5703e0d45b293%2Fsombr-ap26059826748166.jpg\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" srcset=\"data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIyNzVweCIgd2lkdGg9IjQ5MHB4Ij48L3N2Zz4=\" /> <img class=\"Image\" alt=\"Britain Brit Awards 2026 Show\" srcset=\"https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/18aef22/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5616x3152+0+296/resize/490x275!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fd6%2Fa5%2F30994ada4eee83b5703e0d45b293%2Fsombr-ap26059826748166.jpg 1x,https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e8858ad/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5616x3152+0+296/resize/980x550!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fd6%2Fa5%2F30994ada4eee83b5703e0d45b293%2Fsombr-ap26059826748166.jpg 2x\" width=\"490\" height=\"275\" data-src=\"https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/18aef22/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5616x3152+0+296/resize/490x275!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fd6%2Fa5%2F30994ada4eee83b5703e0d45b293%2Fsombr-ap26059826748166.jpg\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIyNzVweCIgd2lkdGg9IjQ5MHB4Ij48L3N2Zz4=\" > </picture> <div class=\"Figure-content\"><figcaption class=\"Figure-caption\"><p>Sombr, pictured here performing during the Brit Awards 2026, will appear at Lollapalooza this year in Grant Park. </p></figcaption><span class=\"line\"></span><div class=\"Figure-credit\"><p>Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP</p></div></div> </figure> </div> </div><p>This will be the 22nd iteration of the festival and the fourth since Mayor Lightfoot <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2022/7/31/23286643/lollapalooza-contract-chicago-lightfoot-renew-10-years-grant-park\" target=\"_blank\" ><u>inked a 10-year deal</u></a> with organizers. Last year’s festival drew a crowd of around 400,000 attendees.</p><p>Lollapalooza is one of the busiest tourist weekends of the Chicago summer. Last summer, hotel occupancy rates<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-sees-record-breaking-hotel-stays-summer-generating-1b-revenue-trump-continues-bash-city/17919929/\" target=\"_blank\" ><u> surpassed 2019 pre-COVID rates,</u></a> in part because of Lollapalooza weekend bookings, according to Choose Chicago, the city’s tourism arm.</p><p>The festival is produced by Austin, Texas-based C3 Presents. The group also programs the annual <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://chicago.suntimes.com/arts-and-culture/2026/02/10/fuerza-regida-j-balvin-kali-uchis-suenos-lineup-2026\" target=\"_blank\" ><u>Sueños Festival</u></a> in Grant Park. Sueños will return to Grant Park for its fifth year on May 23 and 24, with headliners Kali Uchis, J Balvin and Fuerza Regida.</p><div class=\"Enhancement\" data-align-center> <div class=\"Enhancement-item\" data-crop=\"\"> <figure class=\"Figure\"><a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-f60000\" name=\"image-f60000\"></a> <picture data-crop=\"medium\"> <source type=\"image/webp\" width=\"490\" height=\"275\" data-srcset=\"https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/2acfcda/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3000x1684+0+156/resize/490x275!/format/webp/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fb5%2Fb5%2F435367444037b5279f252b2a3678%2Fajrwetleg-121125-8.jpg 1x,https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/cd871a2/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3000x1684+0+156/resize/980x550!/format/webp/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fb5%2Fb5%2F435367444037b5279f252b2a3678%2Fajrwetleg-121125-8.jpg 2x\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" srcset=\"data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIyNzVweCIgd2lkdGg9IjQ5MHB4Ij48L3N2Zz4=\" /> <source width=\"490\" height=\"275\" data-srcset=\"https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/234e28b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3000x1684+0+156/resize/490x275!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fb5%2Fb5%2F435367444037b5279f252b2a3678%2Fajrwetleg-121125-8.jpg\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" srcset=\"data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIyNzVweCIgd2lkdGg9IjQ5MHB4Ij48L3N2Zz4=\" /> <img class=\"Image\" alt=\"AJRWETLEG-121125-8.jpg\" srcset=\"https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/234e28b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3000x1684+0+156/resize/490x275!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fb5%2Fb5%2F435367444037b5279f252b2a3678%2Fajrwetleg-121125-8.jpg 1x,https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/5ec4cf8/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3000x1684+0+156/resize/980x550!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fb5%2Fb5%2F435367444037b5279f252b2a3678%2Fajrwetleg-121125-8.jpg 2x\" width=\"490\" height=\"275\" data-src=\"https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/234e28b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3000x1684+0+156/resize/490x275!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fb5%2Fb5%2F435367444037b5279f252b2a3678%2Fajrwetleg-121125-8.jpg\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIyNzVweCIgd2lkdGg9IjQ5MHB4Ij48L3N2Zz4=\" > </picture> <div class=\"Figure-content\"><figcaption class=\"Figure-caption\"><p>British indie rockers Wet Leg will perform at Lollapalooza 2026. Pictured here is frontwoman Rhian Teasdale at the Aragon Ballroom on Dec. 9, 2025. </p></figcaption><span class=\"line\"></span><div class=\"Figure-credit\"><p>Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-Times</p></div></div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><h3>Here is the full list of Lolla 2026 performers: </h3><p>Charli XCX<br>Tate McRae<br>Lorde<br>Olivia Dean<br>John Summit<br>JENNIE<br>The Smashing Pumpkins<br>The XX<br>Lil Uzi Vert<br>Turnstile<br>Sombr<br>The Neighbourhood<br>Yungblud<br>Beabadoobee<br>Ethel Cain<br>Empire of the Sun<br>Major Lazer<br>Aespa<br>The Chainsmokers<br>Disco Lines<br>Not for Radio<br>Leon Thomas<br>Clipse<br>Muna<br>Zara Larsson<br>Geese<br>Freddie Gibbs<br>Wet Leg<br>Worship<br>Blood Orange<br>Suki Waterhouse<br>I-DLE<br>Alison Wonderland<br>5 Seconds of Summer<br>Kettama<br>Hot Mulligan<br>Yaosobi<br>Viagra Boys<br>Ado<br>Mustard<br>Audrey Hobert<br>Jade<br>Snow Strippers<br>Boris Brejcha<br>Eli Brown<br>DJ Trixie Mattel<br>BBNO$<br>Paria Paloma<br>Oklou<br>Horsegiirl<br>Little Simz<br>Kwn<br>Sienna Spiro<br>The Story So Far<br>Duke Dumont<br>Max Styler<br>Spacey Jane<br>Cmat<br>Boys Noize<br>Fakemink<br>Wolf Alice<br>Nettspend<br>Sidepiece<br>Cortis<br>Whethan<br>Skye Newman<br>Dombresky<br>Monaleo<br>Notion<br>Ayybo<br>Cameron Whitcomb<br>Between Friends<br>Khamari<br>Røz<br>Adéla<br>Riordan<br>Lyny<br>Loathe<br>Balu Brigada<br>MPH<br>Mother Mother<br>Quadeca<br>Julia Wolf<br>Wunderhorse<br>Amble<br>Momma<br>Frost Children<br>Amber Mark<br>Ninajirachi<br>Slayyyter<br>Westend<br>Kingfisher<br>Claire Rosinkranz<br>Goldie Boutilier<br>Destin Conrad<br>Waylon Wyatt<br>54 Ultra<br>Finn Wolfhard<br>Haute & Freddy<br>SB19<br>Inji<br>Die Spitz<br>Devault<br>Marlon Funaki<br>Water from Your Eyes<br>Bella Kay<br>Lucy Bedroque<br>Los Retros<br>Ecca Vandal<br>High Vis<br>Vandelux<br>Omnom<br>Bad Nerves<br>Kim Legxacy<br>Chezile<br>Asha Banks<br>Cruz Beckham and the Breakers<br>New Constellations<br>Bixby<br>The Bends<br>Partyof2<br>After<br>Avello<br>The Army, The Navy<br>Jae Stephens<br>Pearly Drops<br>Whatmore<br>Ryman<br>Paloma Morphy<br>Porch Light<br>Jackie Hollander<br>Evening Elephants<br>Easy Honey<br>Stella Lefty<br>Love Spells<br>Day We Ran<br>Penelope Road<br>Know Good<br>Faouzia<br>Sunday (1994)<br>MC4D<br>Elizabeth Nichols<br>Chace<br>Ella Red<br>Chace<br>Ella Boh<br>Villanelle<br>Calder Allen<br>The Braymores<br>Ivri<br>Justine Skye<br>Will Swinton<br>Sunshine<br>Chalk<br>Surfing for Daisy<br>Simon Grossman<br>Bradeazy<br>Nat Myers<br>Ink<br>Peace Control<br>Case Oats<br>The Creekers<br>Chicago Made<br>Next of Kin<br>Klo<br>Valencia Grace<br>Snacktime<br>Emi Grace<br>Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra<br>Beno<br>Zack Martino<br>Kim Theory<br>Whitney Whitney</p><div class=\"RelatedList Enhancement\" data-module data-align-center> <div class=\"RelatedList-title\">Related</div> <ul class=\"RelatedList-items\"> <li class=\"RelatedList-items-item\"> <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://chicago.suntimes.com/lollapalooza/2025/08/04/looking-back-at-lollapalooza-2025-the-fashion-the-fun-the-photos-the-acts\" >Looking back at Lollapalooza 2025: The fashion, the fun, the photos, the acts</a> </li> <li class=\"RelatedList-items-item\"> <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://chicago.suntimes.com/lollapalooza/2025/07/25/photos-lollapalooza-history-traveling-circus-destination-festival\" >Photos: Lollapalooza through the years, from traveling circus to destination festival</a> </li> <li class=\"RelatedList-items-item\"> <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://chicago.suntimes.com/music/2025/07/29/lollapalooza-2025-headliner-rhythm-blues-bj-chicago-kid-t-pain-ravyn-lenae\" >Lollapalooza is tapping more into R&B, but few artists reach headliner status</a> </li> <li class=\"RelatedList-items-item\"> <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://chicago.suntimes.com/music/2025/11/04/meet-chicago-musician-mara-love-who-won-the-10-000-grand-prize-in-the-chicago-made-music-showcase\" >Meet Chicago musician Mara Love, who won the $10,000 grand prize in the Chicago Made Music Showcase</a> </li> <li class=\"RelatedList-items-item\"> <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://chicago.suntimes.com/music/2026/01/28/chicago-festival-forever-mine-keyshia-cole-kaytranada-kelly-rowland-monica-union-park\" >Forever Mine Music Festival will debut in Chicago in May with Keyshia Cole, Kaytranada, Kelly Rowland, Monica</a> </li> </ul> </div> <p></p>",
  "title": "Charli XCX, Lorde, Olivia Dean, Tate McRae and The Smashing Pumpkins to headline Lollapalooza 2026",
  "updatedAt": "2026-03-17T16:05:16.526Z"
}