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CHICAGO — In a landmark moment for Filipino music, SB19 is officially set to become the first homegrown Filipino group to perform at Lollapalooza. The announcement, made by festival organizers on March 17, 2026, places the P-pop quintet—Pablo, Josh, Stell, Ken, and Justin—among the elite lineup for the four-day event at Chicago’s Grant Park from July 30 to August 2, 2026.
The historic booking follows a series of global milestones for the group, including their recent high-profile appearance at Japan’s D.U.N.K. showcase where they debuted an unreleased collaboration with J-pop group BE:FIRST.
What is Lollapalooza?
Established in 1991 by Jane’s Addiction frontman Perry Farrell, Lollapalooza began as a touring farewell festival before evolving into a world-renowned music destination. Since 2005, it has been anchored in the heart of Chicago at Grant Park, drawing over 400,000 attendees annually.
The festival is celebrated for its genre-defying lineups, historically bridging the gap between alternative rock, hip-hop, and electronic music. In recent years, it has become a vital platform for Asian global acts, with SB19 now representing the first-ever all-Filipino group to grace its stages.
A Star-Studded 2026 Lineup
SB19 joins a roster of international heavyweights. This year’s headliners include:
- Pop Icons: Charli XCX, Lorde, Tate McRae, and Olivia Dean.
- Global Superstars: JENNIE of BLACKPINK and the Smashing Pumpkins.
- Diverse Acts: The XX, aespa, 5 Seconds of Summer, and Filipino-British indie favorite beabadoobee.
A Banner Year for P-Pop
SB19’s Chicago debut is the latest in a string of major wins for the Philippine music industry. Their peers in the “Nation’s Girl Group,” BINI, are currently preparing for their own history-making performance at Coachella this coming April 10 and 17.
Additionally, Sophia Laforteza, the Filipino leader of the global girl group KATSEYE, remains a focal point of international media. The group earned two nominations at the 68th Grammy Awards in February—Best New Artist and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance—and delivered a standout “Best New Artist” medley during the live telecast.
Road to the Festival
Before heading to the U.S., SB19 will release their highly anticipated sophomore album, Wakas At Simula, on March 27, 2026.
“Surprise A’TIN! We’re so thrilled to announce that we’ll be performing on the Lollapalooza stage this 2026! Can’t wait to see you, Chicago,” the group posted on social media shortly after the lineup reveal.
