According to the official 2026 lineup revealed on March 18 (local time), Jennie – a member of BLACKPINK and a successful solo artist has been selected as one of the headliners for this year’s festival. She is set to perform on the main stage alongside global stars like Charli XCX, Tate McRae, Lorde, and Olivia Dean.
Jennie’s headliner 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, Governors Ball Music Festival, and Mad Cool Festival, steadily expanding her global presence.
Joining the lineup are several other K-pop acts, including i-dle, aespa, and CORTIS. Notably, this will mark i-dle’s first appearance at Lollapalooza, raising anticipation for their performance backed by a strong international fanbase.
Members Miyeon, Minnie, Soyeon, Yuqi, and Shuhua of i-dle have recently achieved notable success with their digital single Mono (Feat. skaiwater), performing well on both domestic and international charts. They have also been actively promoting in North America, appearing on programs such as The Today Show and The Kelly Clarkson Show. On March 22, they are scheduled to appear 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 at Grant Park in Chicago, attracting around 400,000 attendees each year.
Meanwhile, Lollapalooza Chicago 2026 will take place from July 30 to August 2 at Grant Park in Chicago, promising another massive global music celebration.
Sources: Daum