Olivia Rodrigo has been known for surprising festival crowds by inviting iconic artists onto her stage—David Byrne at Governors Ball in New York and Robert Smith near Glastonbury in Crawley. This sparked a fan theory she might bring out Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins during her upcoming Lollapalooza set in Chicago, inspired by her citing “Disarm” as a key influence.
However, that theory doesn’t hold up: Corgan is confirmed to be touring in Italy on the same date as her Lollapalooza performance. Fans have shifted their guesses toward Chicago legends Fall Out Boy as a more likely guest, given their shared hometown and complementary styles.
Other dream duet ideas buzzing in the fan community include Sabrina Carpenter, who also shares the Lollapalooza bill, and Liz Phair, who fits the alt-pop vibe that Rodrigo has embraced.
This ongoing fan conversation highlights the excitement around Rodrigo’s festival stops, fueled by her nods to musical influences and city connections. No official guest lineup for Lollapalooza has been announced yet, but the guessing game is part of the festival fun.
For more on Lollapalooza 2025 and artist rumors:
- Guessing game: Who could headline Lollapalooza in 2025
- Sabrina Carpenter y Olivia Rodrigo comparten cartel en el Lollapalooza de Chicago
- Lollapalooza lineup: Familiar pop stars dominate headlining slots
Source: r/lollapalooza