Lollapalooza 2026 Releases Daily Set Times as Charli XCX, Lorde, JENNIE and More Fuel Chicago Ticket Rush
CHICAGO, IL — Lollapalooza 2026 has published its full day-by-day schedule, giving fans a clearer look at how the four-day festival will unfold in Chicago’s Grant Park from July 30 through Aug. 2.
The lineup spans more than 150 artists across eight stages, with major draws including Charli XCX, Lorde, The Smashing Pumpkins, JENNIE, Tate McRae, John Summit, Olivia Dean and The XX.
Thursday through Sunday set the tone for a packed weekend
The newly released schedule maps out a fast-moving opening night and a stacked weekend after the first lineup announcement sparked heavy interest earlier this year.
Thursday, July 30, brings Lorde and John Summit. Friday, July 31, is led by Charli XCX and The Smashing Pumpkins. Saturday, Aug. 1, spotlights Olivia Dean and BLACKPINK member JENNIE, while Sunday, Aug. 2, closes with Tate McRae and The XX.
A festival built on range, from pop headliners to breakout acts
Lollapalooza’s draw has long been its mix of mainstream stars and newer names, and the 2026 roster continues that pattern with artists from pop, indie rock, electronic music, alternative, and hip-hop.
Coverage of this year’s edition says the bill also reflects how streaming-era favorites and social-media buzz acts are sharing the stage with veteran performers, keeping the festival broad enough to appeal to multiple kinds of fans at once.
Tickets are thinning fast as pricing climbs across all tiers
Organizers say availability is now very limited, with only a small number of one-day tickets remaining and four-day passes on waitlist status. The official festival message has been blunt: tickets are selling fast.
Published pricing shows one-day general admission starting at $185, four-day GA passes originally listed from $399, GA+ packages beginning near $735, VIP passes around $1,599 and Platinum packages that had reached as high as $4,650.
Founded in 1991 by Perry Farrell and based in Chicago since 2005, Lollapalooza has grown into one of the city’s signature summer events, and this year’s schedule release only intensifies the rush for fans hoping to get in.
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