Missed Lollapalooza? Here Are Some Of The Asian Acts That Stole The Show This Year

Lollapalooza 2026 brought four days of music, big-name headliners, and plenty of memorable moments to Chicago. The festival also featured a strong lineup of Asian and Asian American artists, with several performers making major milestones during the weekend.

Here are some of the Asian acts that stood out at this year's festival.

BIXBYPALOOZA

Vietnamese-American artist Bixby kicked off his Lollapalooza weekend with an official aftershow at Lincoln Hall on July 29 before taking the festival stage the following day. His set brought his compelling vocals and relatable songwriting to the Bud Light Stage, giving fans plenty of reasons to sing and dance along with the rising artist.

SB19 CONQUERS CHICAGO

SB19 made history as the first Filipino and Southeast Asian act to perform at Lollapalooza. Despite the Chicago heat, the P-pop group delivered a choreographed one-hour set on the Allianz Stage, performing songs including “Gento” and their new single “LAWLESS.”

CHARLI XCX ROCKS DAY 2

Charli XCX brought the chaos to Lollapalooza's second day with a high-energy set featuring “360,” “Von Dutch,” and tracks from Music, Fashion, Film. A surprise rain shower hit during her performance, adding another memorable moment to an already energetic set.

CORTIS IGNITES THE STAGE

South Korean boy band CORTIS made its Lollapalooza debut as the only male K-pop group on this year's lineup. The quintet brought high-energy choreography and plenty of swagger to the T-Mobile Stage, performing 11 songs including “REDRED,” “GO,” and “What You Want.”

JENNIE OWNS THE MAIN STAGE

JENNIE made history as the first Korean female solo artist to headline Lollapalooza, closing out the Bud Light Stage on August 1. Her set featured 18 songs, including fan favorites from Ruby and the live debut of “Less Than a Lover.”

AESPA x TY DOLLA $IGN

Aespa brought an unexpected guest to their Lollapalooza set when Ty Dolla $ign joined the group onstage for “Switchblade.” The collaboration got another moment in the spotlight when the official music video for “Switchblade” dropped on August 4, just days after their Chicago performance.

ADO'S CHICAGO TAKEOVER

Japanese vocal powerhouse Ado made her highly anticipated Lollapalooza debut on August 2, bringing her signature electrifying energy to Grant Park. Her Chicago weekend also included an official aftershow at the Aragon Ballroom on July 31, along with an Ado x Pusheen merchandise collaboration that gave fans another way to celebrate her festival debut.

YOASOBI'S PROMISE FULFILLED

Returning to Chicago after their 2024 Lollapalooza debut, Japanese duo YOASOBI took the Bud Light Stage for an even bigger festival moment. Opening with their global hit “Idol,” the duo delivered a 12-song set to a crowd reported at around 30,000 people, bringing J-pop, anime, and gaming culture to one of Lollapalooza's biggest stages.

SISTERHOOD & SELF-CARE

Japanese-American sisters Nadya, Ameya, and Issa Okamoto took the Bonus Tracks Stage on Day 1 for a special self-care session. The trio brought advocacy, community, and wellness into the festival experience, giving attendees a chance to slow down and recharge during a packed weekend.

BEABADOOBEE GOES HARD

Filipino-British singer-songwriter beabadoobee closed out her Lollapalooza weekend on the T-Mobile Stage on August 2. The performance came as she prepares to release Pylon, her upcoming fourth album, which leans further into grunge, Midwest emo, and '90s rock influences.

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Lollapalooza is one of Chicago's biggest music weekends, and this year's festival gave Asian artists plenty of space to make their mark. These performances added even more energy and representation to Grant Park, with several artists leaving the weekend with milestones that will be remembered well beyond this year's festival.

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