Lollapalooza 2026 Aftershows: Where to Go After the Fest
Just like that, the Lollapalooza 2026 is here. This year Charli XCX, Tate McRae and Lorde will be headlining the event but like every year the aftershows entices many attenedees and non-attendes. With many artists in town small venues capitalizing on hosting smaller shows for core fans to catch their favorite DJ, bands, or solo artists. We will be updating the top events below for this year and for your chance to get a ticket. Check out the top events below.
Major Lazer at Sound-Bar — Thursday, July 30
Major Lazer, the Grammy-nominated trio behind global hits like “Lean On” and “Cold Water,” brings their high-energy blend of dancehall, reggae, and electronic sounds to Sound-Bar’s multi-level dance floor. Doors open at 10 PM for this 21+ show, so expect a packed room ready to dance all night.
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Julia Wolf at Reggies Rock Club — Thursday, July 30
Julia Wolf, who broke through with her surprise Drake collaboration “Dog House,” brings her ethereal vocals and self-produced alt-pop sound to Reggies Rock Club, with support from Money. Doors open at 10 PM for this 17+ show, a rare chance to catch her up close before the festival crowds take over Grant Park again.
John Summit at Radius — Thursday, July 30
Chicago native John Summit turns his hometown into home turf for a full-circle weekend, headlining Lollapalooza before throwing his own official aftershow at Radius. With support from Devault, expect the kind of high-energy, boundary-pushing dance set that’s made Summit one of electronic music’s biggest current names.
Alison Wonderland at Concord Music Hall — Saturday, August 1
Australian DJ and producer Alison Wonderland brings her hard-hitting bass and dance-floor energy to Concord Music Hall right after her Lollapalooza set. Known for hits like “I Want U” and her genre-blurring mix of EDM, pop, and dubstep, this 18+ show is a great pick for anyone chasing an electronic-heavy night.
JADE at The Vic Theatre — Saturday, August 1
British pop star JADE — known for her run with Little Mix and now carving out her own solo lane — headlines an aftershow at The Vic Theatre following her Lollapalooza set. Expect big pop hooks and plenty of star power from one of the UK’s most dynamic vocalists, in a venue that’s become a go-to Lolla aftershow staple.