Lollapalooza 2026: Lorde returns to the festival stage, 5 Seconds of Summer revives 'Teenage Dream' era

Lorde returned to the Lollapalooza Chicago stage with a memorable performance, surprising fans by bringing out Charli XCX for a rendition of their remix "Girl, So Confusing." The New Zealand pop-alternative artist, who last performed at the festival in 2017, delivered one of the event's most talked-about moments during her closing set.

The collaboration between Lorde and Charli XCX, who is also a headliner at the festival, was met with enthusiastic cheers from the audience. A video shared by Lorde on social media captured the moment, with the singer expressing that each performance of the song is "very special" for them as they find themselves at different life stages.

Nostalgia also filled the air as Australian band 5 Seconds of Summer revisited their rock-infused cover of Katy Perry's 2010 hit "Teenage Dream." The band's 2014 rendition resonated with fans a decade later, adding a wave of familiar hits to the festival's lineup.

Looking ahead, the festival is anticipating a historic performance from Jennie, a member of the K-pop group Blackpink. She is scheduled to become the first South Korean artist to headline Lollapalooza Chicago, marking a significant moment for the festival and global music representation.

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Every time we perform this it's very special for us, it finds us at a different point in our lives.