Lollapalooza officially opened Thursday in Grant Park, launching this year’s Chicago festival with Lorde and John Summit among the biggest names on Day 1. The opening-day schedule put two major acts at the center of the event as fans returned for another edition of the annual music gathering.
One of the clearest storylines early in the festival is the prominence of women artists on the bill. According to the event’s lineup, five of the eight headliners this year are women, giving the festival a noticeably female-led top tier.
Lorde was the first of those women headliners to take the spotlight as the festival got underway. Alongside John Summit, she helped define the tone of the opening day, which drew attention not only for the performances but also for the broader makeup of this year’s featured acts.
With Day 1 now underway in Grant Park, Lollapalooza’s opening has already highlighted both star power and a shift in who is leading the festival’s biggest slots. Early coverage from Chicago focused on Lorde, John Summit and a lineup that reflects a strong showing for women headliners.
