Charli XCX, Lorde, Smashing Pumpkins Among Lollapalooza 2026 Headliners

CHICAGO — Except for during the pandemic, Lollapalooza has been held in Grant Park annually since 2005, making Chicago a summer destination for music fans from all around the world. Organizers announced this week which acts will be playing the show, scheduled for July 30 through Aug. 2.

Headliners include Charli xcx, Lorde, Tate McRae, and the Smashing Pumpkins. Olivia Dean, John Summit, JENNIE and The xx are also expected to get huge crowds at the festival, which will include more than 170 performers. The dates and times of when acts will play had not been released as of Wednesday.

Presale starts at 10 a.m. Thursday, with guaranteed lowest-price four-day tickets for one hour only. Sign up at lollapalooza.com. Prices for the four-day tickets are currently posted as $399 for general admission, $735 for GA+, $1,599 for VIP, $4650 for Platinum and $29,000 for Lolla Insider.