According to the official 2026 lineup revealed on March 18 (local time), BLACKPINK member and successful solo artist Jennie has been selected as one of the headliners of this year’s festival. She will perform on the main stage alongside global stars such as Charli XCX, Tate McRae, Lorde and Olivia Dean.
Jennie’s headlining status is seen as a strong reflection of her growing influence in the global pop market. She has previously appeared at major international festivals such as Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, Governor’s Dance Music FestivalAND Mad Cool Festivalconstantly expanding its global presence.
Joining the lineup are several other K-pop artists, including i-dle, aespa and CORTIS. Notably, this will mark the first appearance of i-dle a Lollapaloozaraising anticipation for their performance supported by a strong international fan base.
Members Miyeon, Minnie, Soyeon, Yuqi and Shuhua of i-dle recently achieved notable success with their digital single Mono (feat. skaiwater), performing well on domestic and international charts. They also actively promoted in North America, appearing on programs such as Today’s show AND The Kelly Clarkson Show. Their appearance on the radio program “iHeart K-pop with JoJo” on 102.7 KIIS FM, continuing their local promotions.
Lollapalooza is a large-scale annual music festival held in Chicago’s Grant Park, attracting approximately 400,000 attendees each year.
In the meantime, Lollapalooza Chicago 2026 will take place from July 30 to August 2 in Chicago’s Grant Park, promising another massive global musical celebration.
Sources: Daum
