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Chicago’s biggest summer party is back and, this year, it’s leaning all the way into pop spectacle, with just enough indie, rap and dance to keep everyone happy (and very busy running between stages).
Lollapalooza will return to Grant Park from July 30 through August 2, 2026, and the newly announced lineup is stacked at the top. Charli XCX, Lorde and Tate McRae lead the charge, joined by Olivia Dean, the XX, Jennie, John Summit and hometown icons the Smashing Pumpkins—who, notably, haven’t played a U.S. Lolla in more than 30 years. (Yes, really.)
The slightly-chaotic mix comes as no surprise: Lolla has always thrived on genre whiplash and 2026 is no exception. The headliners alone span hyperpop, alt-pop, K-pop, house and ‘90s alt-rock nostalgia, making this one of the festival’s most cross-generational top lines in years.
Beyond the marquee names, the undercard is where things really start to sprawl, but in a good way. There are buzzy indie acts like Wet Leg and Wolf Alice, rap heavyweights including Clipse and Freddie Gibbs, and a strong showing from global pop and dance, with artists like Aespa, Zara Larsson and The Chainsmokers all on deck. Add in cult favorites like Ethel Cain, Blood Orange and Little Simz and you have a lineup that will reward both casual fans and deep divers.
Electronic music also gets a major boost this year, with DJ Trixie Mattel, Boris Brejcha and Eli Brown popping up across the bill and bands like Turnstile and Geese bring guitars back into the mix. In total, more than 100 artists will perform across eight stages over the four-day run.
As for tickets, the usual Lolla drill applies: the presale kicks off Thursday, March 19, at 10 am, with the lowest-priced tickets available for just the first hour. General on-sale begins an hour later. Four-day GA passes start at $399, with GA+ and VIP tiers climbing quickly from there.
Daily lineups haven’t been announced just yet, but expect those to drop soon (along with the inevitable scheduling conflicts that will force some tough decisions). Until then, start building your dream lineup—and maybe your stamina. This one’s going to be a marathon.