Lollapalooza 2026: Live Stream Details and Day Two Highlights

WHO:

Billboard - Olivia Dean celebrated breaking a U.K. chart record with surprise guest Sam Fender during her performance at Lollapalooza.

Sportskeeda - BLACKPINK's Jennie debuted new songs and became the first female K-pop soloist to headline Lollapalooza Festival.

Variety - Artists performing at Lollapalooza 2026 include Lorde, Charli XCX, Jennie, Tate McRae, The Smashing Pumpkins, John Summit, Olivia Dean, and The xx.

WHAT:

Variety - The festival's day three performance schedule is currently unknown due to the delay caused by rain showers, with most sets scheduled within the three-hour window canceled.

Block Club Chicago - The evening’s scheduled headliners for day three include DJ Trixie Mattel, alongside Olivia Dean and Jennie.

Block Club Chicago - Images on social media show significant flooding on the Lollapalooza grounds.

Block Club Chicago - The evening’s scheduled headliners for day three include Olivia Dean, DJ Trixie Mattel, and Jennie, along with performances by Geese, Wolf Alice, and local DJ Whethan.

Variety - Day three of Lollapalooza has been delayed from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. CT due to intense flooding, with most sets scheduled within that three-hour window canceled, except for K-pop group Cortis, who will perform for 40 minutes instead of their originally scheduled 50 minutes.

NY Post - Lorde paused her Lollapalooza show after multiple fans passed out in the crowd, stating, "There's someone who needs help right here," while pointing toward the audience near the barricade.

Billboard - Lil Uzi Vert's Lollapalooza set was abruptly canceled, leading to the surprise release of a birthday EP.

Billboard - SB19 performed "Lawless" at Lollapalooza, marking them as the first Filipino group to perform at the festival.

Billboard - The Smashing Pumpkins' performance at Lollapalooza 2026 marked their first headlining slot at the festival in 32 years, having last played in 1994.

Billboard - Olivia Rodrigo and Yungblud joined the Smashing Pumpkins for a surprise set at Lollapalooza 2026.

Block Club Chicago - Day three of Lollapalooza was officially delayed due to rain, with doors now set to open at 3 p.m., a four-hour delay from the original schedule.

Variety - Lollapalooza 2026 is streaming live on Disney+ and Hulu for the first time.

Rolling Stone Music - Charli XCX performed at her first festival date following the release of her project "Music, Fashion, Film."

WHERE:

Variety - The festival is taking place in Grant Park, Chicago.

WHEN:

Block Club Chicago - The festival's day three performance schedule is currently unknown due to the delay caused by rain showers.

Block Club Chicago - The Box Office for Lollapalooza will open at 1 p.m. CT on the day of the delay.

Block Club Chicago - The festival's day three performance schedule is currently unknown due to the delay caused by rain showers.

Variety - Lollapalooza 2026 runs from July 30 to August 2, 2026.

WHY:

Block Club Chicago - Chicago is under a flood watch until 7 p.m., with continued rain showers expected throughout the day and into the early evening hours.

HOW:

Block Club Chicago - The Chicago Transit Authority and Metra will add service and capacity to existing train routes to accommodate the tens of thousands of music fans expected for the four-day event.

ABC7 Chicago - The festival has a specific bag policy, allowing small clutch purses and hydration packs, while prohibiting larger bags and various items such as professional recording equipment and outside food or beverages.

Block Club Chicago - The Chicago Transit Authority and Metra will add service and capacity to existing train routes to accommodate the tens of thousands of music fans expected for the four-day event. Metra will provide extra trains on seven of its 11 lines and add railcars for expanded capacity.

Variety - The festival's organizers announced the delay via social media, stating, "DOORS DELAY UPDATE: At this time, our plan is to open doors at 3 p.m., with the Box Office opening at 1 p.m."

(UPDATED August 2, 2026 17:51 UTC)

Olivia Dean celebrated a remarkable achievement by breaking a U.K. chart record with surprise guest Sam Fender during her performance at Lollapalooza. However, the festival's day three performance schedule remains uncertain due to rain showers that have led to the cancellation of most sets within the three-hour window. To support the influx of music fans expected at the event, the Chicago Transit Authority and Metra will increase service and capacity on existing train routes.

(UPDATED August 2, 2026 12:48 UTC)

BLACKPINK's Jennie made history by debuting new songs as the first female K-pop soloist to headline the Lollapalooza Festival, where she will share the stage with DJ Trixie Mattel and Olivia Dean. However, significant flooding on the festival grounds has prompted a flood watch in Chicago until 7 p.m., with rain expected to continue throughout the day. As a result of the weather, the Box Office for Lollapalooza will open at 1 p.m. CT on the day of the delay, and attendees should be aware of the festival's bag policy, which allows small clutch purses and hydration packs while prohibiting larger bags and outside food or beverages.

(UPDATED August 2, 2026 04:23 UTC)

The evening's scheduled headliners for day three of the music festival include Olivia Dean, DJ Trixie Mattel, and Jennie, along with performances by Geese, Wolf Alice, and local DJ Whethan. To accommodate the tens of thousands of music fans expected for the four-day event, the Chicago Transit Authority and Metra will enhance service and capacity on existing train routes. Metra plans to provide extra trains on seven of its eleven lines and add railcars to ensure expanded capacity.

(UPDATED August 1, 2026 22:13 UTC)

Day three of Lollapalooza has been delayed from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. CT due to intense flooding, with most performances canceled during that time, except for K-pop group Cortis, who will still take the stage for 40 minutes. Chicago is currently under a flood watch until 7 p.m., with rain showers expected to continue throughout the day and into the evening. The festival's organizers shared the update on social media, announcing that doors will now open at 3 p.m., with the Box Office opening at 1 p.m.

(UPDATED August 1, 2026 21:11 UTC)

Lorde paused her Lollapalooza performance after noticing multiple fans had passed out in the crowd, saying, "There's someone who needs help right here," while pointing toward the audience. In a surprising turn of events, Lil Uzi Vert's set at Lollapalooza was canceled, which coincided with the unexpected release of a birthday EP. Additionally, SB19 made history by performing "Lawless" at Lollapalooza, becoming the first Filipino group to take the stage at the festival.

(UPDATED August 1, 2026 20:17 UTC)

The Smashing Pumpkins took the stage at Lollapalooza 2026, marking their first headlining performance at the festival in 32 years. The band last played at Lollapalooza back in 1994, making this a significant return for their fans. Their performance is sure to be a memorable highlight of the festival.

(UPDATED August 1, 2026 19:19 UTC)

In a surprise set at Lollapalooza 2026, Olivia Rodrigo and Yungblud joined the Smashing Pumpkins on stage, delighting fans with an unexpected collaboration. However, day three of the festival has been officially delayed due to rain, with doors now scheduled to open at 3 p.m., a four-hour shift from the original plan. As a result of the weather, the performance schedule for the day remains uncertain.

(UPDATED August 1, 2026 18:15 UTC)

Lollapalooza 2026 is currently underway in Grant Park, Chicago, featuring an impressive lineup that includes Lorde, Charli XCX, Jennie, Tate McRae, The Smashing Pumpkins, John Summit, Olivia Dean, and The xx. For the first time, fans can stream the festival live on Disney+ and Hulu, making it more accessible than ever. Charli XCX also made her festival debut with a performance following the release of her project "Music, Fashion, Film."