Lil Uzi Vert’s Lollapalooza set canceled for weather reasons; Major Lazer added to Chicago weekend lineup

Lil Uzi Vert was pulled from the Lollapalooza weekend lineup on Friday at Chicago’s Grant Park, according to an update shared during the festival as heavy rain disrupted the schedule. Deadline reported that the cancellation was communicated through a message projected at the stage shortly before Charli XCX was set to perform, and that the reason given was “weather issues.”

The change affected a high-profile performance slot at the 35-year music festival, which has multiple stages and a tight sequencing of acts over the course of the weekend. Deadline’s report described the announcement as part of the in-person communications at the event as crews dealt with adverse conditions.

As festival staff adjusted, Major Lazer was added to the weekend lineup, Deadline reported, joining the roster as other sets came into view. The reporting indicates that the programming shift occurred while Lollapalooza moved deeper into its main-day schedule and attendees were preparing to transition between stages.

The cancellation did not end the day’s programming, but it required attendees to adapt plans on the ground. For artists, delays and cancellations like this can create cascading scheduling issues across rehearsals, stage crew logistics, and timing for subsequent performances.

Deadline’s account described that the explanation for Lil Uzi Vert’s removal was tied to weather rather than a dispute over billing or contractual matters. The festival’s operational response, using on-site projected messages and lineup updates, reflects how major outdoor events manage safety and stage conditions when rainfall affects visibility and equipment.

With the festival continuing after the adjustment, the next practical steps for attendees were to follow ongoing lineup communications for any additional schedule changes. For the artists and production teams involved, the immediate priority would be coordinating revised stage timing and confirming where and when replacement performances would fit into the weekend flow.