It was a thrilling night at Lollapalooza with Lorde and Charli XCX.
During her headline set at Lollapalooza 2026 on Thursday night, July 30, the Royals hitmaker sparked a wild frenzy among the audience by bringing out the Brat singer for a surprise performance.
On the stage, the duo ignited a wave of nostalgia by performing on their 2024 collaborative track Girl, So Confusing, from Charli’s sixth studio album Brat.
The New Zealand pop star was the headliner at the festival, which is being held at Chicago’s Grant Park and will conclude on Sunday, August 2, 2026.
At the show, Lorde first treated fans to Man of the Year from her latest album Virgin, after which she brought Charli XCX on stage, sparking thrill among the concertgoers.
In a video shared by Rolling Stone on Instagram from the performance, the duo can be seen delivering a power-packed show, elevating fans’ excitement to a whole new level.
The Speed Drive hitmaker’s surprise reunion with Lorde comes just a day before she is set to headline the Friday, July 31, show at Lollapalooza, in support of her brand-new album Music, Fashion, Film.
Fans react to Charli XCX and Lorde reunion
Taking to Instagram comments, thrilled fans expressed their excitement seeing Charli XCX and Lorde reunite for the iconic performance.
“Literally NEVER gets old seeing them together,” stated a first.
Another praised, “HIGHLIGHT OF THE NIGHT! THE WHOLE LORDE SET WAS TRULY UNBELIEVABLE.”
A third added, “HOLDING MY BREATH FOR THIS TO HAPPEN AT ACL.”
About Girl, So Confusing
Girl, So Confusing is a song by Charli XCX from her sixth studio album, Brat, which was released in 2024.
The song, which features Lorde, explores the misunderstandings, insecurities, and mixed emotions that can exist between two women in the music industry.
