Gracie Abrams surprised Lollapalooza attendees on Thursday night by bringing out Robyn for an unannounced performance of the Swedish artist’s 2010 single “Dancing on My Own.” The collaboration took place on the main stage at Grant Park during Abrams’ set, which led into Tyler, the Creator’s headlining slot.

Before the duet, Abrams performed “Close to You”, a track from her 2024 album The Secret of Us, transitioning directly into Robyn’s signature song. The pairing of the two songs underscored the emotional throughlines in Abrams’ music and the influence of early 2010s pop on her work.

Robyn originally released “Dancing on My Own” as the lead single from Body Talk Pt. 1. Written with producer Patrik Berger, the song has become one of her most enduring works, recognized for its portrayal of solitude against a backdrop of club-ready production. “I think ‘Dancing on My Own’ is totally from me just being in clubs and going out and dancing a lot,” Robyn said in a 2010 interview. “Seeing people and thinking, ‘What are they doing here?’”

Abrams has performed the track before, most notably during her 2022 Osheaga Festival set but Thursday marked the first time she was joined by Robyn herself. While the appearance was brief, it marked a meaningful moment in Abrams’ rising career and was met with an enthusiastic response from the Lollapalooza crowd.

The surprise guest appearance comes during a busy stretch for Abrams, who is currently touring in support of The Secret of Us, her debut studio album released last year. The project, which blends intimate songwriting with understated pop production, received critical attention and earned her a growing fanbase. A deluxe edition released earlier this year further expanded its reach.

Abrams recently wrapped two sold-out nights at Madison Square Garden, following three sold-out shows at Radio City Music Hall in 2024. Her current tour marks her largest headlining run to date, with many arena dates selling out in advance. Her set at Lollapalooza reflected that upward momentum, drawing a large crowd for a slot typically reserved for more established festival veterans.

Gracie Abrams attracted an impressive crowd at Lollapalooza, a clear sign of her rising profile. But despite the strong turnout, the set itself was subdued and stylistically narrow. Much of the material blended together, with a sound that evoked early Taylor Swift but without the same emotional nuance or narrative clarity. While technically solid, the performance lacked variation, leaving little to distinguish one song from the next.