Berlin is gearing up for one of its loudest weekends of the year. On July 18 and 19, 2026, the massive Olympiastadion and Olympiapark will once again transform into a sprawling multi-stage playground for Lollapalooza Berlin.
Since moving to this historic Olympic site in 2018, the festival has cemented its place as the city’s premier multi-genre summer event, blending massive global pop energy with the dark, driving electronic beats Berlin is famous for.
The 2026 Lineup: Pop Giants & Underground Legends
The 2026 roster is built for maximum crowd energy. Leading the charge is the high-octane Pitbull, whose “Mr. Worldwide” stage presence is practically built for stadium-sized parties. Joining him on the main stages are the powerhouse vocals of Lewis Capaldi and the artistic, genre-defying pop of Lorde.
Other heavy hitters confirmed for the weekend include:
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Ayliva and Teddy Swims, bringing soulful, chart-topping momentum.
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Lily Allen, performing a special set including “West End Girl.”
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Zara Larsson and Tom Odell for those essential summer singalongs.
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Anitta, bringing Brazilian flavor straight to the heart of Germany.
For the Electronic Heads: Perry’s Stage
While the main stages handle the pop and rock, Perry’s Stage—located inside the stadium itself—remains the epicenter for electronic music. The 2026 lineup leans heavily into Berlin’s club culture with names like ARTBAT, Boys Noize, and Korolova, alongside high-energy acts like Funk Tribu and Young Miko. It’s one of the few places where you can experience a world-class light show and booming techno in a setting that fits 70,000 people.
What sets Lollapalooza Berlin apart is its “festival within a festival” concept:
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Fashionpalooza: An interactive area where hip labels and newcomers showcase the latest in street style and lifestyle trends.
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Kidzapalooza: A dedicated zone for families (ages 0–14) with child-friendly workshops, its own stage, and even a ball pit, ensuring the next generation of ravers is well taken care of.
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Sustainability: Continuing its streak, Lollapalooza remains Germany’s first major festival to be certified as sustainable by international standards, focusing on eco-friendly transport and circular waste systems.
Essential Logistics
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Opening Hours: Saturday (11:00 AM – 1:00 AM) and Sunday (11:00 AM – Midnight).
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Getting There: Don’t drive. The U2 U-Bahn (Olympia-Stadion) and S3/S9 S-Bahn lines run directly to the gates from Alexanderplatz and Zoologischer Garten.
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Pro Tip: Bags larger than A4 size are prohibited for security, so pack light.
Whether you’re there to lose your voice at the main stage or lose yourself in the techno tent, Lolla 2026 is shaping up to be the peak of the Berlin summer season.