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Lollapalooza 2026: Star-Studded Lineup and Ticket Details!

3/17/2026

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Summary

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Lollapalooza 2026 will take place July 30 to August 2 in Grant Park, Chicago, featuring 100 artists across eight stages.
Headliners include Charli XCX, Lorde, Tate McRae, Smashing Pumpkins, Olivia Dean, John Summit, and Jennie.
Presale tickets go on sale March 19 at 11 a.m. ET, with general sales starting at noon.
This year marks Smashing Pumpkins' first U.S. festival appearance since 1994, underscoring the festival's evolution.

History

Historical Context

Lollapalooza originated in 1991 as a farewell tour for Jane's Addiction, inspired by the UK's Reading Festival. The inaugural event featured 30 acts, including the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Nine Inch Nails, and attracted over 25,000 attendees. Since then, it has evolved into a major music festival, now held annually in Chicago, showcasing diverse genres and promoting emerging talent.

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Story summary

Lollapalooza 2026 will take place July 30 to August 2 in Grant Park, Chicago, featuring 100 artists across eight stages.
Headliners include Charli XCX, Lorde, Tate McRae, Smashing Pumpkins, Olivia Dean, John Summit, and Jennie.
Presale tickets go on sale March 19 at 11 a.m. ET, with general sales starting at noon.
This year marks Smashing Pumpkins' first U.S. festival appearance since 1994, underscoring the festival's evolution.

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