41 Gorgeous Photos from Lollapalooza 2026

All eyes were on Chicago this past weekend as Lollapalooza 2026 took over Grant Park for four days. Despite this year’s genre-spanning lineup of K-pop, indie rock, EDM, and electronic music, it was, largely, a pop girl’s playing field. Major sets from Charli xcx, Lorde, Audrey Hobert, Tate McRae, and Slayyyter—perhaps the newly crowned MVP of the year with over 50,000 fans in attendance for her afternoon set which was moved to the main stage—generated the biggest headlines.

Those names were captured by FADER photographer Anson Tong, who was on the grounds to document the energy. Beyond the headliners, she caught candid moments from a stable of our favorites, including Frost Children, MUNA, Snow Strippers, and JENNIE. See all the cool stars she bumped into on the grounds of the Windy City below.

The festival proved once again to be a vital cultural touchstone, blending established icons with rising talent. From the high-octane performances of Tate McRae to the atmospheric presence of MUNA, the weekend was a masterclass in modern live music curation.