Lollapalooza 2026 Day One: Lorde Brings Out Charli xcx for a Brat Remix Moment

Lollapalooza 2026 opened its first day on Thursday, July 31, with a lineup topped by Lorde, plus sets from Wet Leg, Viagra Boys, Blood Orange and Sombr. The night's biggest moment came during Lorde's headline set, when she brought out Charli xcx for a joint performance of the brat remix track "Girl, so confusing" — a moment Consequence flagged as the standout of the day.

Who played day one

• Lorde — headliner
• Charli xcx — special guest during Lorde's set
• Wet Leg
• Viagra Boys
• Blood Orange
• Sombr

The Charli xcx cameo

"Girl, so confusing" originally appeared on Charli xcx's 2024 album brat; the remix version added Lorde as a featured vocalist and sparked considerable discussion on release. Seeing the pair perform it together live at Lollapalooza gave the festival's opening day an extra jolt of buzz. A full photo gallery from the day is available via Consequence's original report.