The eagerly awaited Lollapalooza music festival for 2026 has begun in Grant Park, transforming the expansive green space into a weekend featuring the most celebrated artists from around the world.
Here’s everything you need to know:
Who is headlining Lollapalooza?
Thursday: Lorde and John Summit
Friday: Charli XCX and Smashing Pumpkins
Saturday: Olivia Dean and Jennie
Sunday: Tate McRae and The XX
What brand activations to visit?
Whether you’re seeking an ultimate festival escape at Dunkin’s Refresherland or interested in “VIP” perks like access to a premium stage view at T-Mobile, check out the brand activations worth your time here.
Lollapalooza street closures
Multiple downtown thoroughfares will be closed to traffic now through August 9. Street closures and dates are as follows:
- Balbo from Columbus to DuSable Lake Shore Drive – July 15 through August 9
- Jackson from Columbus to DuSable Lake Shore Drive – July 21 through August 8
- Balbo from Michigan to Columbus – July 27 through August 3
- Jackson from Michigan to Columbus – July 27 through August 3
- Columbus from Monroe to Roosevelt – July 27 through August 3
- Columbus (NB, center lanes), from 13th Street to Roosevelt – July 27 through August 3
- Congress Plaza Dr from Michigan to Columbus – July 27 through August 3
- Monroe from Michigan to DuSable Lake Shore Drive – July 27 through August 3
Metra added service
Metra will be adding extra trains on seven of its eleven lines this weekend, in addition to providing additional railcars. The complete Metra Lollapalooza weekend schedule is available here.
Riders can get $7 tickets Saturday or Sunday, or purchase a $10 weekend pass.
CTA service
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) will provide extra service on the Red and Blue Lines. Additionally, Yellow Line service will be extended until 1 a.m. each night through Sunday.
The CTA offers convenient access to all entry gates through the following train stops:
- Clark/Lake – Blue, Green, Pink, Orange, Green, and Brown lines
- State/Lake – Red line
- Washington/Wabash – Brown, Orange, Green, Pink lines
- Adams/Wabash – Brown, Orange, Green, Pink lines
- Harold Washington Library/State and Van Buren – Brown, Orange, Pink lines
- Roosevelt – Red, Orange, Green lines
CTA day passes start at $5, or $15 for a 3-day pass.
Experiencing last-minute festival or ticket issues at Lollapalooza?
If you purchased your ticket directly through Lollapalooza, you can go directly to the Box Office and Wristband Assistance tent located outside the festival.
If you bought your ticket through StubHub, they have just launched FestProtect, a platform where fans can submit claims and express their frustrations related to the festival here.
