Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Smashing Pumpkins Headline Lollapalooza with Rodrigo, Yungblud; Tour Announced

8/1/2026

34 5 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

The Smashing Pumpkins performed at Lollapalooza in Chicago on July 31, 2026.
YUNGBLUD and former guitarist Melissa Auf der Maur appeared, delivering “Luna” and “The Everlasting Gaze.”
Olivia Rodrigo sang “Thirty-Three” with Billy Corgan.
After Corgan’s microphone cut out at “1979,” rain began 45 minutes later, prompting ponchos and a fan exit before clearing in 20 minutes.
The band will launch Rat In A Cage Tour next month, announcing U.S. dates.

History

Historical Context

Perry Farrell created Lollapalooza in 1990 as a farewell tour for Jane’s Addiction, launching the first multi-city alternative festival in July 1991, which visited over 30 U.S. cities and drew roughly 100,000 fans. The tour’s mix of rock, rap and art set a template that still guides lineups, as seen in the Smashing Pumpkins headlining the rain-soaked 2026 Chicago show.

1 of 2

Story summary

The Smashing Pumpkins performed at Lollapalooza in Chicago on July 31, 2026.
YUNGBLUD and former guitarist Melissa Auf der Maur appeared, delivering “Luna” and “The Everlasting Gaze.”
Olivia Rodrigo sang “Thirty-Three” with Billy Corgan.
After Corgan’s microphone cut out at “1979,” rain began 45 minutes later, prompting ponchos and a fan exit before clearing in 20 minutes.
The band will launch Rat In A Cage Tour next month, announcing U.S. dates.

1 / 2