Short version: A Reddit thread on r/lollapalooza is buzzing after a leaked tour flyer for Tame Impala’s 2026 “Deadbeat” arena run surfaced — and fans are debating whether Kevin Parker could squeeze in a Lollapalooza set in Chicago.
What’s up: The flyer shows a string of U.S. and Canadian arena dates across July–September, including a Nashville stop at Bridgestone Arena on Aug. 4. That left some Redditors staring at a curious gap in the schedule around July 30–31 and wondering if Chicago could be a one-off festival stop.
Why people are skeptical
– Production: Multiple commenters pointed out Tame Impala’s recent shows have used in-the-round staging and heavy production, which is tough to shoehorn into a typical festival-facing stage. That alone makes a Lolla appearance less likely unless production is swapped or the band ships a stripped-down setup.
– Logistics: The tour’s arena routing (midwest/east coast dates around the same time) makes a back-to-back festival slot tricky, especially if flights and gear movement are tight.
– Openers already at Lolla: The flyer lists DJO and Dominic Fike as support on the arena run — both artists recently played Lollapalooza, which some fans say lowers the odds of Tame showing up too.
Why some fans still hope
– Timing: A few people noted Kevin Parker told Chicago audiences “we’ll see you soon” during a fall show, which they read as a possible tease. The short schedule gap gives hopefuls something to cling to.
Bottom line: Nothing official yet. The flyer stirred conversation and plausible scenarios, but production needs and routing make a Chicago headline a long shot. We’ll keep an eye on official Lollapalooza and Tame Impala channels — and let you know if this rumor turns into a real offer you can buy tickets for.
Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/Lollapalooza/comments/1r2udbq/tame_impala/