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Lorde Dazzles Chicago with Fiery Lollapalooza Set
31 Jul
Summary
- Lorde made a powerful return to Lollapalooza after a decade-long absence.
- Her performance spanned all four of her albums, highlighting her latest LP.
- She surprised fans with an appearance by Charli XCX during her set.
Lorde returned to the Lollapalooza stage in Chicago on Thursday, delivering a triumphant performance more than a decade after her last major appearance. She opened her set with her breakthrough hit "Royals," which recently surpassed a billion YouTube views.
Her performance showcased a cathartic reinvention, drawing from all four of her albums, with a notable focus on her fourth LP, "Virgin," released in 2025. The set was a blend of physical and emotional expression, captivating the tens of thousands in attendance.
Highlights included a surprise appearance from Charli XCX during "Girl, so Confusing." Lorde concluded her set by moving into the middle of the audience to perform "Ribs," connecting her present triumph with her past festival appearances.
This performance marked a significant return after her 2017 Lollapalooza set was cut short due to torrential rains, making this a victory lap years in the making.
