What song did Zara Larsson start her show with?

She started with "Midnight Sun".

What images were shown during the performance?

Screens displayed sunny skies and ocean waves.

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Review: Zara Larsson tunes out the gray day with her brand of pure pop sunshine

First publishedAug 1, 02:03 UTC

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<p>As sweeping visuals of sunkissed skies and crashing waves flashed behind her, Swedish popstress Zara Larsson stepped onto the T-Mobile stage and wasted no time before kicking into “Midnight Sun,” to the delight of the swelling crowd, conjuring images of sand, tan-lines, swimming and golden hours.</p><div class="Enhancement" data-align-center> <div class="Enhancement-item" data-crop=""> <figure class="Figure"><a class="AnchorLink" id="image-860000" name="image-860000"></a> <picture data-crop="medium"> <source type="image/webp" width="490" height="275" data-srcset="https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/decc8a9/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2500x1403+0+132/resize/490x275!/format/webp/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fd3%2F51%2Fa98cfc284cfba868efc71bfe5eb2%2Flollapicsday2-260731-29.png 1x,https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e0e868d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2500x1403+0+132/resize/980x550!/format/webp/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fd3%2F51%2Fa98cfc284cfba868efc71bfe5eb2%2Flollapicsday2-260731-29.png 2x" data-lazy-load="true" srcset="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIyNzVweCIgd2lkdGg9IjQ5MHB4Ij48L3N2Zz4=" /> <source width="490" height="275" data-srcset="https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0fbd797/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2500x1403+0+132/resize/490x275!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fd3%2F51%2Fa98cfc284cfba868efc71bfe5eb2%2Flollapicsday2-260731-29.png" data-lazy-load="true" srcset="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIyNzVweCIgd2lkdGg9IjQ5MHB4Ij48L3N2Zz4=" /> <img class="Image" alt="Zara Larsson performs on the T-Mobile stage on Day 2 of Lollapalooza in Grant Park, Friday, July 31, 2026." srcset="https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0fbd797/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2500x1403+0+132/resize/490x275!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fd3%2F51%2Fa98cfc284cfba868efc71bfe5eb2%2Flollapicsday2-260731-29.png 1x,https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/089bcc2/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2500x1403+0+132/resize/980x550!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fd3%2F51%2Fa98cfc284cfba868efc71bfe5eb2%2Flollapicsday2-260731-29.png 2x" width="490" height="275" data-src="https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0fbd797/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2500x1403+0+132/resize/490x275!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fd3%2F51%2Fa98cfc284cfba868efc71bfe5eb2%2Flollapicsday2-260731-29.png" data-lazy-load="true" src="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIyNzVweCIgd2lkdGg9IjQ5MHB4Ij48L3N2Zz4=" > </picture> <div class="Figure-content"><figcaption class="Figure-caption"><p>Zara Larsson performs on the T-Mobile stage on Day 2 of Lollapalooza in Grant Park, Friday, July 31, 2026.</p></figcaption><span class="line"></span><div class="Figure-credit"><p>Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times</p></div></div> </figure> </div> </div><p>The tropical energy was needed, considering a day’s worth of rain delayed her set by two hours and, according to festival organizers, resulted in the cancelation of Lil Uzi Vert’s set entirely.</p><p>The song’s frenetic beat rattled off from her four-piece band, her backup dancers expertly hit their choreo — stepping in heels, dropping, shaking and even hoisting the singer into the air. Larsson’s voice looped up and down as she and the crowd belted the word “sun,” as if casting a spell to will some light on a gray, chilly evening in Grant Park.</p><div class="Enhancement" data-align-center> <div class="Enhancement-item" data-crop=""> <figure class="Figure"><a class="AnchorLink" id="image-460000" name="image-460000"></a> <picture data-crop="medium"> <source type="image/webp" width="490" height="275" data-srcset="https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0c6456e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2500x1403+0+132/resize/490x275!/format/webp/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fb0%2F4b%2Fd6ed081a4e999d33b2e7f6594055%2Flollapicsday2-260731-33.png 1x,https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e27066c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2500x1403+0+132/resize/980x550!/format/webp/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fb0%2F4b%2Fd6ed081a4e999d33b2e7f6594055%2Flollapicsday2-260731-33.png 2x" data-lazy-load="true" srcset="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIyNzVweCIgd2lkdGg9IjQ5MHB4Ij48L3N2Zz4=" /> <source width="490" height="275" data-srcset="https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/8708011/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2500x1403+0+132/resize/490x275!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fb0%2F4b%2Fd6ed081a4e999d33b2e7f6594055%2Flollapicsday2-260731-33.png" data-lazy-load="true" srcset="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIyNzVweCIgd2lkdGg9IjQ5MHB4Ij48L3N2Zz4=" /> <img class="Image" alt="Zara Larsson performs on the T-Mobile stage on Day 2 of Lollapalooza in Grant Park, Friday, July 31, 2026." srcset="https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/8708011/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2500x1403+0+132/resize/490x275!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fb0%2F4b%2Fd6ed081a4e999d33b2e7f6594055%2Flollapicsday2-260731-33.png 1x,https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/099b475/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2500x1403+0+132/resize/980x550!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fb0%2F4b%2Fd6ed081a4e999d33b2e7f6594055%2Flollapicsday2-260731-33.png 2x" width="490" height="275" data-src="https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/8708011/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2500x1403+0+132/resize/490x275!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fb0%2F4b%2Fd6ed081a4e999d33b2e7f6594055%2Flollapicsday2-260731-33.png" data-lazy-load="true" src="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIyNzVweCIgd2lkdGg9IjQ5MHB4Ij48L3N2Zz4=" > </picture> <div class="Figure-content"><figcaption class="Figure-caption"><p>Zara Larsson performs on the T-Mobile stage on Day 2 of Lollapalooza in Grant Park, Friday, July 31, 2026.</p></figcaption><span class="line"></span><div class="Figure-credit"><p>Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times</p></div></div> </figure> </div> </div><p>It has been nearly 10 years since Larsson first graced Lollapalooza.

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Zara Larsson performed on the T-Mobile stage. She opened her set with the song "Midnight Sun". Behind her, screens showed sunny skies and ocean waves. The crowd cheered and enjoyed the bright, summer-like vibe.

Why it matters

The concert gave fans a feel-good escape from everyday gloom. It shows how pop music can lift spirits and bring a sense of sunshine.

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What song did Zara Larsson start her show with?: She started with "Midnight Sun".
What images were shown during the performance?: Screens displayed sunny skies and ocean waves.

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Chicago Sun-TimesAug 1, 02:03