aespa heat up their first Lollapalooza stage with powerful energy

Girl group aespa made their first Lollapalooza appearance on August 2, performing on the Allianz Stage at Chicago’s Grant Park. The group ran through a 14-song set backed by a live band.

aespa opened with "Black Mamba" and "Next Level," followed by hits such as "Armageddon," "Supernova," and "Whiplash." The setlist also featured tracks from their second full-length album, including "LEMONADE," "WDA (Whole Different Animal)," and "Can't Help Myself."

American artist Ty Dolla $ign made a surprise appearance during "Switchblade," a track on which he is featured. He performed the song alongside the group and spoke about aespa’s growth on the festival stage.

The music video for "Switchblade," featuring Ty Dolla $ign, is set for release on August 4. After the show, aespa thanked fans and said they would carry the festival’s energy into their upcoming world tour.

aespa debuted under SM Entertainment in November 2020 with "Black Mamba." The group will open their '2026-27 aespa LIVE TOUR - SYNK : COMPLæXITY' at Seoul’s Gocheok Sky Dome on August 7 and 8.