Lollapalooza

Lollapalooza is a four-day music festival held in Grant Park, Chicago, each year. The name means an “extraordinary person or thing,” which is fitting for an event with a mix of genres including pop, rock, reggae, and electronic music.

There are typically multiple stages, with more than 170 artists, and merchandise and food are also available for purchase.

The summer festival has welcomed big names over the years, such as Red Hot Chili Peppers, Pearl Jam, and Smashing Pumpkins.^1,2 Its impact was also memorialized on screen in the 2024 documentary, Lolla: The Story of Lollapalooza.³

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Lollapalooza is a music festival with a long list of artists. Previous iconic performers include Stray Kids, Blink 182, The Killers, Dua Lipa, Kendrick Lamar, and many more. The lineup for Lollapalooza 2026 is stacked with exciting performers, including:

• Lorde
• John Summit
• Charli XCX
• Olivia Dean
• Tate McRae

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Lollapalooza takes place at Grant Park, 601 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. There are two entrances, via Michigan and Ida B. Wells, and Monroe and Columbus.⁴

Lollapalooza is a four-day event from Thursday to Sunday. Gates open at 11 am and close at 10 pm each day, and each attendee is given a wristband for entry.⁴

Lollapalooza was founded in 1991 by Perry Farrell, the lead singer of Jane’s Addiction. Originally a farewell tour for his band, the first Lollapalooza featured a range of headliners, including Nine Inch Nails, Ice-T, Living Colour, and Rollins Band.

After the success of the first event, Lollapalooza continued as a traveling festival across the US and Canada. After the 1997 run, the festival was paused but briefly returned in 2003 before another hiatus.

In 2005, Lollapalooza relaunched once more as a permanent, annual festival based in Chicago. In 2016, the event expanded to four days.

Lollapalooza also runs in other countries, such as France, India, and Brazil.^5,6

For the best experience, make sure you check the event policies. Here are just some things to be aware of before the day.

• Re-Entry & Smoking: In Chicago, smoking and vaping are prohibited in parks. Re-entry to the festival is allowed up to two times per day.^7,8
• Payment Options: This is a cashless event. Major credit cards, debit cards, and digital wallets are accepted.⁹
• Prohibited Items: Prohibited items include illegal and illicit substances, weapons, explosives, pets, aerosol containers, inflatables, selfie-sticks, and drones.⁷
• Age Restrictions: This is an all-ages event. Children under 8 don’t need a ticket if accompanied by a ticket-holding adult, but limits apply.¹⁰

For the most up-to-date guidance and information on regulations (including bag policies), check the official Lollapalooza policy page.