As anticipation builds for this summer’s Lollapalooza, the Chicago festival has revealed its sprawling slate of official 2026 aftershows – a citywide program that stretches the party far beyond Grant Park.
Running from July 28 through August 2, the late-night series will bring more than 80 artists to over 25 venues across Chicago, offering fans a chance to catch festival acts in far more intimate settings after the main stages shut down each night.
Among the standout names on the bill are Zara Larsson, Empire of the Sun, Yungblud, Ethel Cain, JADE, Major Lazer and 5 Seconds of Summer, alongside a stacked mix of rising names and festival favorites including Suki Waterhouse, Monaleo, beabadoobee, Alison Wonderland and Trixie Mattel.
The aftershows will take over some of the city’s most beloved live music rooms, including Metro Chicago, The Salt Shed, House of Blues Chicago, Aragon Ballroom, Riviera Theatre and Ramova Theatre.
The announcement arrives as demand for the festival itself continues to surge. Four-day GA, GA+ and VIP passes have already moved to waitlist status, while limited Platinum passes remain available. One-day and two-day tickets are currently on sale.
Set for July 30 through August 2, Lollapalooza will once again transform Grant Park into one of the summer’s defining music gatherings, with a lineup led by Charli XCX, Lorde, JENNIE, The Smashing Pumpkins, The xx and Tate McRae.
As in previous years, $1 from every aftershow ticket sold will support arts education programs for Chicago youth.
Public on-sale for aftershow tickets begins Friday, May 29, at 10 a.m. CT. For the full aftershows schedule and ticket access, visit the official Lollapalooza website.
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