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Lollapalooza 2026 Thursday Photo Gallery: Lorde, Wet Leg, Sombr & Blood Orange
Lollapalooza 2026 opened on Thursday 31 July with performances from Lorde, Wet Leg, Blood Orange and other artists. The opening day was notable for Lorde bringing Charli xcx on stage for a duet of the remix of “Girl, so confusing”, adding a high-profile surprise to the festival’s first day.
Other Thursday performers included Viagra Boys, Sombr, Little Simz, Boys Noize, Haute & Freddy and CMAT. The article is primarily a photo gallery documenting the day’s performances, while the festival is set to continue with acts including Charli xcx, The Smashing Pumpkins, Olivia Dean, Geese and The xx.
In short
- Lollapalooza 2026 began with Lorde, Wet Leg and Blood Orange.
- Lorde joined Charli xcx for “Girl, so confusing”.
- The article presents photographs from the festival’s opening day.
Explained simply
Lollapalooza is a large music festival held over several days, with performers from different genres appearing on multiple stages. Its Chicago edition takes place in Grant Park and draws both established artists and newer acts.
Lorde is a New Zealand singer-songwriter known for songs including “Royals”, while Charli xcx is a British pop artist; their surprise duet brought two prominent performers together. The festival also features rock, hip-hop and electronic music, giving audiences a chance to see a wide range of artists in one event.
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