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Charli XCX Headlines Lollapalooza 2026 Amid Star-Studded Performances

8/4/2026

Summary

Charli XCX Headlines

Charli XCX headlined the July 31 Lollapalooza 2026 show in Chicago’s Grant Park, debuted new songs, rained women’s underwear, and closed with “No One Lasts Forever.”
Slayyyter moved to the main stage, drew over 50,000 fans, and was dubbed the festival MVP.
Olivia Rodrigo joined Smashing Pumpkins to perform “Thirty-Three” with Melissa Auf der Maur and Yungblud.
Lorde performed “Girl, So Confusing” with Charli XCX.

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Jennie Lollapalooza

Designer Ann Demeulemeester’s jackets defined Lollapalooza style when worn by singer Jennie, María Zardoya and another K-pop star.
Model Adéla paired Christian Louboutin pink platform boots with a DIY McQueen-style denim vest.
Influencer Suki Waterhouse wore an Arlet Kuns pink sequined cape, floral briefs and Lili Curia lace-up boots.
Singer Zara Larsson’s Y2K look combined a striped crop top, denim hot pants and boots by James Nguyen and AC Gottlieb.

History

Historical Context

Perry Farrell created Lollapalooza in 1991 as a touring farewell for Jane’s Addiction, drawing 70,000 fans to Chicago’s Grant Park and pioneering multi-genre lineups and art installations. After the 1994 MTV partnership raised $2.5 million for the park, the festival settled permanently in Chicago in 2005, expanded worldwide, and now shapes youth fashion and culture each July.

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Charli XCX Headlines

Charli XCX headlined the July 31 Lollapalooza 2026 show in Chicago’s Grant Park, debuted new songs, rained women’s underwear, and closed with “No One Lasts Forever.”
Slayyyter moved to the main stage, drew over 50,000 fans, and was dubbed the festival MVP.
Olivia Rodrigo joined Smashing Pumpkins to perform “Thirty-Three” with Melissa Auf der Maur and Yungblud.
Lorde performed “Girl, So Confusing” with Charli XCX.

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