He is a DJ from Naperville who headlined Lollapalooza 2026.

What song did he open with?

He opened with his track "Shadows".

What did he shout to the crowd?

He shouted "Chicago, let’s f‑‑‑‑‑‑ go!".

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Review: John Summit may be having the most fun at Lollapalooza

First publishedJul 31, 03:47 UTC

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<p><a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/lollapalooza/2026/07/30/photos-lorde-john-summit-headline-lollapalooza-day-1" >Lollapalooza 2026</a> will go down in history as the year when the pop girlies ruled the stage. And John Summit.</p><p>The Naperville born-and-bred DJ landed a slot at the same time as Lorde, one of five heavy-hitting women artists out of eight female headliners this year.

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John Summit, a DJ from Naperville, played a headlining set at Lollapalooza 2026. He performed at the same time as pop star Lorde. His set was high‑energy and he opened with the song "Shadows". He excited the crowd by shouting "Chicago, let’s f‑‑‑‑‑‑ go!".

Why it matters

It shows a local artist reaching a major festival stage, highlighting Chicago's growing influence in electronic music.

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Who is John Summit?: He is a DJ from Naperville who headlined Lollapalooza 2026.
What song did he open with?: He opened with his track "Shadows".
What did he shout to the crowd?: He shouted "Chicago, let’s f‑‑‑‑‑‑ go!".

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