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Lollapalooza Berlin Announces 2026 Lineup with Lily Allen, Lorde and Pitbull
The first names for Lollapalooza Berlin 2026 are here, and the festival is once again leaning into a big mix of pop, indie, and radio-heavy acts for its return to the German capital next summer.
Set to take place July 18 and 19 at Olympic Park Berlin, the festival has confirmed early lineup names including Pitbull, Lorde, Lewis Capaldi, Zara Larsson, Teddy Swims, Lily Allen, and Berlin-born artist Zartmann.
Since launching in Berlin in 2015 and relocating from Tempelhofer Feld to Olympic Park in 2018, the festival has grown into one of the city’s biggest annual music events. Its lineups have often balanced international chart-toppers with European acts and rising local talent, and this year looks no different.
One of the more talked-about additions is Lily Allen, who is expected to bring material from her recent album West End Girl to the stage. The record has drawn attention for its personal songwriting and references to her split from David Harbour. Meanwhile, Lorde’s inclusion marks another major European festival appearance for the New Zealand singer as fans continue waiting for details on her next era.
Zartmann’s booking adds a hometown connection to the lineup. The Alt-Hohenschönhausen artist has become one of Germany’s fastest-rising alternative pop names over the last few years and is likely to draw a strong local crowd.
As always with festival announcements, reactions online have been mixed. Some fans are excited by the accessible, mainstream-heavy direction, while others are already hoping future lineup additions lean further into alternative and underground acts. More artists are expected to be announced in the coming months.
Tickets for the festival are on sale now, with around 60,000 attendees expected across the weekend. Find out more information about the festival on their website.
Update – Full 2026 lineup
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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.
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TRAIN
All Photo Credit : Jill Meagher