aespa confirmed for ‘Lollapalooza Chicago 2026’ alongside global artists

aespa are set to further prove their global presence by joining the lineup for ‘Lollapalooza Chicago 2026.’

The group will perform at the festival, which will take place from July 30 to August 2 at Grant Park in Chicago, USA. aespa’s name was included in the official lineup announced through the festival’s social media on March 18 (KST), drawing attention from global music fans.

‘Lollapalooza Chicago’ is a major music festival that began in 1991 and attracts over 400,000 attendees annually in Chicago alone. The festival has since expanded globally, with events held in countries such as Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Germany, France, and India.

This year’s lineup includes aespa alongside global artists such as Charli XCX, Olivia Dean, and The Chainsmokers, raising expectations for the group’s performance on an international stage.

aespa have previously performed at major global festivals including the ‘Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival,’ ‘The Governors Ball Music Festival,’ ‘Outside Lands Festival,’ Japan’s ‘Summer Sonic,’ and Morocco’s ‘Mawazine Festival,’ where they delivered powerful performances. Anticipation is high for what kind of stage they will present at ‘Lollapalooza Chicago’ this year.

Meanwhile, aespa will continue their tour with ‘2025–26 aespa LIVE TOUR - SYNK : aeXIS LINE – ASIA’ on April 4 at ICE BSD in Jakarta, Indonesia.

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