The four-day party of the year is almost here.
Starting Thursday, July 30, Lollapalooza swings into Chicago’s Grant Park for a long weekend made up of K-Pop, EDM, ’90s rock, alternative pop, R&B, punk and more.
And, as always, the lineup is beyond stacked.
Things will get underway with biggies Lorde, John Summit, Sombr, Empire of the Sun and 5 Seconds of Summer on Thursday.
Then, come Friday, July 31, Charli XCX, Major Lazer, Zara Larsson, I-DLE and Smashing Pumpkins are your top headliners.
Once the weekend officially starts on Saturday, Aug. 1, Olivia Dean, Jennie, The Neighbourhood, Leon Thomas and Geese will rule the day and night.
Sadly, all good things come to an end. In Lollapalooza’s case, it’s on Sunday, Aug. 2 when Tate McRae, The xx, Turnstile, beabadoobee and MUNA close out the whole shebang.
If you’d like to be there, last-minute single and multi-day Lolla passes are still available.
At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on four-day passes was $814 including fees on SeatGeek.
Single-day passes start at $180 including fees.
Make sure to use promo code NYPOST10 for $10 off purchases over $250 at checkout (Editor’s Note: this discount is only valid for users’ first purchase on SeatGeek).
In total, over 170 (!) artists are scheduled to take the eight stages — which are named T-Mobile, Perry’s, Allianz, BMI, AirBnBm, Tito’s and Bud Light — over the late summer weekend under the Chicago skyline.
On top of all the top-tier talent taking the Windy City stages, keep an eye out for all the mouth-watering delicacies on the premises.
Just a few of our favorites this year include Bad Johnny’s Wood-Fired Pizza, Candycopia, Chicago’s Doghouse, Penelope’s Vegan Taqueria and Wow Bao. A complete list of all vendors can be found here.
Never been to Lolla before?
New City advises that you “plan your schedule realistically…leave a little time to explore…don’t get too dependent on technology for scheduling…wear comfortable shoes…and don’t bring anything you aren’t prepared to lose.”
For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about Lollapalooza 2026 below.
How much are the cheapest tickets for Lollapalooza in 2026?
All the best prices on single and multi-day Lollapalooza passes are listed here:
| Lollapalooza dates | Ticket prices start at |
|---|---|
| Four-day passes Thursday, July 30 through Sunday, Aug. 2 | $814 (including fees) |
| Single-day passes Thursday, July 30 | $293 (including fees) |
| Single-day passes Friday, July 31 | $293 (including fees) |
| Single-day passes Saturday, Aug. 1 | $293 (including fees) |
| Single-day passes Sunday, Aug. 2 | $180 (including fees) |
Who is performing at the 2026 Lollapalooza festival?
Need to plan your Lolla weekend?
You can find the complete four-day schedule with all artists and set times below.
Who is performing at the Lollapalooza aftershows?
SO many artists.
Biggies like Suki Waterhouse, CORTIS, Finn Wolfhard, CMAT and Blood Orange and more will be taking their talents all over Chicago.
To find the one for you, here are all the acts putting on Lollapalooza aftershows in summer 2026.
Huge music festivals in 2026
Even though we’re still a ways out from Easter, many of this year’s major festivals have generously already gifted us with their sweet, sweet 2026 lineups. Below, you’ll find just five we’re already drooling about.
| Can’t-miss 2026 music festivals |
|---|
| Outside Lands Festival Aug. 7-9 at the Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, CA Charli XCX, The Strokes, Rüfüs Du Sol, The xx, Baby Keem |
| Just Like Heaven Festival Aug. 22 at The Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA The Strokes, LCD Soundsystem, The Rapture, Feist, Matt and Kim |
| Riot Fest Sept. 18-20 at Douglass Park in Chicago, IL Tool, Morrissey, Iggy Pop, Twenty One Pilots, Pierce The Veil |
| Bourbon and Beyond Festival Sept. 24-27 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, KY Mumford & Sons, Foo Fighters, Chris Stapleton, Dave Matthews Band, Kacey Musgraves |
| Austin City Limits Oct. 2-4 and 9-11 at Zilker Park in Austin, TX Charli XCX, Skrillex, Lorde, Turnstile, Geese |
Need even more live music in your life? Take a look at our list of all the biggest artists on tour in 2026 to find the show that makes the most sense for you.
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.
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