5 Seconds of Summer quietly posted a string of 2026 North American dates on their site that land in the Midwest during major festival weekends — and Chicago is noticeably absent from the routing. That omission sparked a discussion on r/lollapalooza as fans compare routing and festival schedules.
- Jul 27, 2026 — Riverbend Music Center, Cincinnati, OH
- Jul 29, 2026 — Acrisure Amphitheater, Grand Rapids, MI
- Aug 5, 2026 — Budweiser Stage, Toronto, ON
- Aug 6, 2026 — Pine Knob Music Theatre, Clarkston, MI
- Aug 8, 2026 — Freedom Mortgage Pavilion, Camden, NJ
Fans on Reddit pointed out that those Midwest stops fall around Lollapalooza dates, which has raised questions: is 5SOS avoiding Chicago’s arena market this cycle, are they prioritizing nearby amphitheaters, or might a festival appearance be in play instead? All are possibilities — routing often reflects festival commitments, production logistics, or market strategy.
The band’s site shows “Get Presale Code” prompts for each date, suggesting presale access will be available. If you’re tracking regional dates instead of waiting for a Chicago stop, Cincinnati and Grand Rapids are the closest options right now. We’ll keep an eye on the routing and any festival confirmations or added city dates.
Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/Lollapalooza/comments/1oe1tto/5_seconds_of_summer/
