Lollapalooza’s final day saw clear skies and rising temperatures — a welcome change from the unpredictable weather earlier in the festival.

Day four brought charm, grit and pop melodies with artists like After, Turnstile and MUNA. The day’s headliners were The xx, who quietly closed out the Bud Light stage, and Tate McRae, who packed the T-Mobile stage.

As we say goodbye to Lollapalooza 2026, let’s recap some of the day’s most exciting performances. 

After brought their usual dreamy, nostalgic charm to the Airbnb stage at 1:50 p.m. on Sunday. Its lead singer, Justine Dorsey, playfully danced around the stage as she performed their hits like “300 dreams.” For information on the rest of their set, you can read here.

Justine Dorsey, lead singer of After, sings and dances on the Airbnb stage at the band’s Lollapalooza set on Sunday. (Sam Rink)

MUNA, in all its pop glory, delivered an upbeat performance at 4:45 p.m. on the T-Mobile stage on Sunday. Its members made sure to have their political voices heard, taking a stance in support of equality. The band’s chemistry elevated its already enjoyable performance, and you can read more here.

MUNA’s Katie Gavin sings on the T-Mobile stage at the band’s set on Sunday. (Sam Rink)

Monaleo turned Lollapalooza into “Leopalooza” at 6:30 p.m. on the Airbnb stage. The rap star performed her hits to an overwhelmingly supportive, enthusiastic crowd. Read more about Monaleo’s set here.

Monaleo performs an upbeat set on the Airbnb stage at Lollapalooza on Sunday. (Sam Rink)

Tate McRae closed out Lollapalooza 2026 on the T-Mobile stage at 8:45 p.m. with an intricate, high-power set made exceptional with her signature dance skills. With fireworks, gold dripping off her body and fast-paced beats, the set was exceptionally energetic. You can read more about McRae’s headlining set here.

Tate McRae dances dramatically during her set at the T-Mobile stage on Sunday, Aug. 2. (Ruhi Haryadi)

Turnstile brought hardcore punk to the Bud Light stage with its hour-long set at 7 p.m. The crowd showed its love for the band with Turnstile T-shirts, signs and several mosh pits. Frontman Brendan Yates launched himself into the crowd after the final song, and you can read more about it here. 

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ADÉLA brought pop music and ballet moves to the T-Mobile stage on Sunday afternoon. The Slovakian singer played hits like “Ain’t in LA” and “KGB,” while showcasing her extensive dance background. You can read more about her set here.

ADÉLA dances during her set at the Allianz stage on Sunday, Aug. 2. (Ruhi Haryadi)

JADE hasn’t forgotten about Little Mix, and she made sure to show her appreciation for her former girl group at her Lollapalooza set on Sunday. JADE played original songs like “FANTASY” and “Angel of My Dreams” and threw in a Little Mix medley. You can read more about her set here.

JADE performs enthusiastically during her set at Allianz stage on Sunday, Aug. 2. (Ruhi Haryadi)

Beabadoobee performed her rock and indie set on the T-Mobile stage on Sunday afternoon, catching the golden light of sunset as she performed fan favorites. She also promoted her upcoming album, “Pylon.” You can read more about her set here.

Beabadoobee performs on the T-Mobile stage on Sunday, Aug. 2. (Ruhi Haryadi)

The xx closed out the last day of Lollapalooza with its soft, dreamy set. The band, which first got popular with its debut album in 2009, marked a bittersweet end to the festival. Festivalgoers swayed to the music and held their loved ones close, and you can read about the set here.

Romy Madley Croft sings and plays guitar during The xx’s headlining set on Sunday. (Sam Rink)

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