Festivals
Lollapalooza 2026 Announce Lineup with: Charli XCX, Lorde, Smashing Pumpkins, Jennie and More
Chicago’s biggest summer festival is back, and this year’s edition goes heavy on pop while still leaving room for indie, rap, rock and electronic fans. Lollapalooza returns to Grant Park from July 30 to August 2, 2026, with a lineup that feels packed from top to bottom.
At the top of the bill, Charli XCX, Lorde and Tate McRae lead a group of headliners that reflects how broad the festival has become. They’re joined by Olivia Dean, the xx, Jennie, John Summit and hometown legends The Smashing Pumpkins, who haven’t played a U.S. Lollapalooza in more than three decades. It’s a mix that jumps between hyperpop, alt-pop, K-pop, house and ‘90s alt-rock without hesitation.
That variety carries into the undercard. Indie favorites like Wet Leg and Wolf Alice sit alongside rap names such as Clipse and Freddie Gibbs. Pop and dance are well represented with Aespa, Zara Larsson and The Chainsmokers, while artists like Ethel Cain, Blood Orange and Little Simz add depth for fans looking beyond the main stage.
Elsewhere on the lineup, names like Lil Uzi Vert, Turnstile, Beabadoobee, Geese, Muna and The Story So Far help round out a bill that barely slows down. Electronic acts including DJ Trixie Mattel, Boris Brejcha and Eli Brown add to a strong dance presence, while bands like Turnstile and Geese keep guitars in the conversation. In total, more than 100 artists are set to perform across eight stages.
Tickets follow the usual Lollapalooza rollout. Presale begins March 19 at 10 a.m. CST, with the lowest prices available for the first hour. General on-sale starts at 11 a.m., with four-day GA passes beginning at $399 and higher-tier options climbing from there.
Daily schedules are still on the way, which means set-time conflicts are coming. For now, the focus is simple: start planning, pace yourself, and get ready for four very long days in Grant Park.
More information about the festival on their website.
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PNE Summer Night Concerts – Pierce The Veil
By the time Pierce The Veil took the stage at Vancouver’s Freedom Mobile Arch on September 5, the place was packed and the anticipation was impossible to miss. As part of the PNE Summer Night Concerts, the San Diego post-hardcore veterans delivered a set that mixed nostalgia and chaos.
The show opened with “May These Noises Startle You in Your Sleep Tonight” and “Hell Above.” From there, the night barely let up. “Bulls in the Bronx” got the crowd going, followed by “Circles” and “I’m Low on Gas and You Need a Jacket.”
There was plenty for longtime fans, too. “I’d Rather Die Than Be Famous,” “Yeah Boy and Doll Face” and “Floral & Fading” reached back into the band’s catalog, while their cover of the Pixies’ “Where Is My Mind?” provided one of the evening’s fun surprises.
Visually, Pierce The Veil made the most of the outdoor stage. Tony Perry and Jaime Preciado were constantly moving, throwing themselves around the stage with guitars in hand, while drummer Loniel Robinson provided the thunder behind them. At the centre was Vic Fuentes, whose voice still carries the emotional weight that has defined the band since its early days.
The emotional high point came with “Hold On Till May,” a song that has become deeply personal for many fans as phones went into the air and voices rose across the venue. Predictably, the place lost its mind when they ended with “King for a Day.”
After nearly 20 years, Pierce The Veil still know exactly what their music means to their fans. On this night, Vancouver gave that love right back.
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PIERCE THE VEIL
All Photo Credit: Kelli Rothwell
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PNE Summer Night Concerts – Train
After almost 10 years away, Train made its highly anticipated return to Vancouver, taking the stage at the PNE as part of the Summer Nights series for an electric night of nostalgia, energy and some of the band’s biggest hits. Nearly 10,000 fans packed the venue to welcome the group back to the city.
With nearly 33 years of performing together, Train proved that its signature sound and undeniable stage presence remain as strong as ever. Currently on the Drops of Jupiter: 25 Years in the Atmosphere Tour, the band is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its iconic album with a set that served as both a celebration of its enduring catalogue and a reminder of why these songs have remained fan favourites for decades.
Opening with “Calling All Angels,” the band quickly launched into a crowd-pleasing run of classics, including “Hey, Soul Sister,” “Marry Me” and “Drive By.” Throughout the night, the set balanced humour and heart, with frontman Pat Monahan connecting with the crowd and reflecting the warmth and personality that have become synonymous with Train’s live performances.
The night ultimately came full circle with the song that started the 25th-anniversary celebration: “Drops of Jupiter.” As the familiar opening notes rang out across the PNE, nearly 10,000 voices joined in, creating a fitting finale to a night that celebrated not only one of Train’s most beloved albums, but an iconic career spanning more than three decades.
Check our our favourite photos of the night below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!
TRAIN
All Photo Credit : Jill Meagher