The countdown has begun. It’s almost time for everyone’s favorite musical extravaganza in Chicago – Lollapalooza. The four-day multi-stage event will be taking over Grant Park in Chicago on July 30 – Aug. 2. With headliners that include Lorde, Charli XCX, Olivia Dean, Jennie, and The XX, it’s no wonder that we here at Rebellious Magazine can’t wait to be back in Grant Park.
On top of the amazing headliners, there are so many of our favorite artists performing at Lolla 2026. Here’s a look at just a few of the acts we are looking forward to seeing at this year’s festivities.
Wolf Alice – Saturday 8/1 @ 3:15 p.m. – Bud Light Stage
If you can only see one band performing at Lollapalooza, that band should be Wolf Alice. With four stellar albums under their belt – with 2025’s The Clearing arguably being the best of an incredible discography – Ellie Rowsell, Joff Oddie, Joel Amey, and Theo Ellis are armed with a selection of heavy hitting rockers, powerful ballads, and genre-bending songs you can’t help but sing along with. This is a band that thrives in the live setting so be sure to be at the Bud Light Stage for their 3:15 set on Saturday, Aug. 1.
Amber Mark – Sunday 8/2 @ 3:45 p.m. – Allianz Stage
If you prefer smooth, soulful sounds with an R&B edge, you will find what you are looking for at Amber Mark’s 3:45 set on the Allianz Stage on Sunday. In fact, the Sunday, Allianz Stage lineup is jam-packed with incredible vocalists – including Stella Lefty, Destin Conrad, Jade, and Aespa – so when in doubt just follow that stage’s siren song all day long.
Beabadoobee – Sunday 8/2 @ 6:45 p.m. – T-Mobile Stage
English singer-songwriter Beabadoobee oscillates between bedroom pop gems and grungy guitar sounds with ease. She’s a magnetic presence on stage so it’s no surprise as to why festival organizers tapped her to open-up for the Sunday night headliner Tate McRae on the T-Mobile Stage.
Wet Leg – Thursday 7/30 @ 7:30 p.m. – Allianz Stage
Since their very first Chicago performance at Thalia Hall back in 2022, Wet Leg has quickly become a fan favorite in the city. Their effortlessly cool vocals, dry humor, and infectious riffs are irresistible, especially in the live setting. Plus, just imagine how cathartic it’s going to feel to unleash your longest and loudest scream with thousands of your closest friends during “Ur Mum” when they close-out the Allianz Stage on Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
Muna – Sunday 8/2 @ 4:45 p.m. – T-Mobile Stage
Muna, the indie-pop trio comprised of Katie Gavin, Josette Maskin, and Naomi McPherson, have been dominating the festival scene in recent years thanks to their delicious melodies and joyful energy. If you want to dance the afternoon away, with an enormous smile across your face, make sure you have Muna’s 4:45 p.m. set on the T-Mobile Stage on Sunday on your schedule.
Still looking for more? Suki Waterhouse, CMAT, Ethel Cain, Paris Paloma, Julia Wolf, Claire Rosinkranz, and Die Spitz are other artists to be sure to see at Lollapalooza 2026. Basically, get to Grant Park early, check out as many artists as possible, and enjoy all of the headliners against the backdrop of the Chicago skyline. Oh yeah, and stay hydrated!
Lollapalooza takes place in Chicago’s Grant Park July 30 through Aug. 2. Click here to pick-up tickets and head over to Lollapalooza.com for more information.