What's new
- 2027 dates and lineup are not announced. You can sign up for updates at lollapalooza.com.
- In 2026 the festival streamed on both Disney+ and Hulu for the first time.
- The 2026 stream was not available for replay once the festival ended.
- Premium tickets include GA+, VIP, Platinum, Platinum Kids, Bungalows and Cabanas. Layaway plans are offered.
- Parking promo code LOLLA2026 covered July 29 to August 2, 2026. Expect a new code, if any, once 2027 is announced.
Watch Lollapalooza
Yes, Lollapalooza streams, but only live and only on subscription services. In 2026 select sets were on Disney+ and Hulu across all four days, with at least two channels running. The stream is for viewers 18 and over and needs a Hulu or Disney+ plan. Plan to watch on the day, since there was no replay in 2026.
| 2026 | Disney+ and Hulu |
| 2025 | Hulu Hulu was the official streaming destination, with the stream running July 31 to August 3 for Hulu subscribers.[4] |
Latest
- Lolla Run Club Merch Collection released; orders by Wednesday, 9/30 with standard shipping arrive before the Chicago Marathon.[5]
- Limited release of best-selling Lolla merchandise.[5]
- Re:wild booth nature soundscape experience: a free nature playlist is available by texting WILD to 512.213.0255.[5]
Run, don’t walk to grab your new Lolla Run Club Merch Collection 🏃♀️🔥 Order by Wednesday, 9/30 with standard shipping to receive your items before the Chicago Marathon!
♥ 940
@zaralarsson the star you are 🙂↕️ @latenightseth Aerial photo by @charles.reagan
♥ 25K
LIMITED RELEASE! Best Sellers are BACK 😮💨 Grab our most popular Lolla merch while supplies last!
♥ 4K@lollapalooza on Instagram · 1.4M followers
Tickets
Past prices
| 2025 | 4-day GA $385[6] 4-day GA $415[7] 1-day VIP $585[8] 4-day GA+ $715[6] |
| 2024 | 1-day GA (Sunday) $155[9] 4-day GA $385[10] 4-day GA $409 + fees[11] GA+ $715[12] |
| 2023 | general admission $135[13] 1-day GA $170[14] 4-day GA+ $700 + fees[15] |
Face-value prices as reported at the time, from the linked sources. Not adjusted for inflation.
Lineup
The 2026 lineup was led by The Chainsmokers, Tate McRae, YUNGBLUD, JENNIE and The xx, with Turnstile Love Connection, aespa, YOASOBI, Hot Mulligan and Zara Larsson also on the bill. The 2027 lineup has not been announced.
The ChainsmokersTate McRaeYUNGBLUDJENNIEThe xxTurnstile Love ConnectionaespaYOASOBIHot MulliganZara Larsson
Stages
The two main stages sit at opposite ends of Grant Park: T-Mobile to the south and Bud Light to the north. Allianz, Tito's Handmade Vodka and Perry's Stage fill out the grounds, and Kidzapalooza is the children's area.
T-Mobile StageSouth main stage, next to VIP Lounge South.
Bud Light StageNorth main stage, with VIP Lounge North nearby.
Allianz StageSouth of the park near VIP Lounge South.
Tito's Handmade Vodka StageNorth end of the park, beside the Bud Light Stage.
Perry's StageA Platinum shuttle stop, with Suites at Perry's hospitality.
KidzapaloozaThe children's area, near the Tag-Your-Kid Tent.
Plan your trip
Parking is not available on the festival grounds, so plan on the Millennium Garages, CTA, Metra or Pace. Bring an empty bottle, since outside drinks are banned but free filtered water is available.
- No parking on the grounds; Millennium Garages sit beneath Grant Park, Millennium Park and Maggie Daley Park.
- CTA, Metra and Pace bus lines serve the area, and most rail stations are accessible.
- GA+, VIP, Platinum and Cabana guests have their own entrances; the Premium-Only Entrance is at Van Buren and S. Michigan Ave.
All details (4)
- Parking is not available on the festival grounds. Millennium Garages sit beneath Grant Park, Millennium Park and Maggie Daley Park. Promo code LOLLA2026 gives 20% off daily or multi-day parking, valid July 29 – August 2, 2026. Bookings of more than 24 hours receive unlimited in/out access. Millennium Lakeside Garage and Millennium Park Garage share an entrance with easy access to DuSable Lake Shore Drive.[18,19]
- Accessible parking: the Millennium Park Garage (Columbus between Monroe & Randolph), the East Monroe Street Underground Garage (Monroe & Columbus), and the Grant Park Underground Garage (entrances at Michigan at Madison and Michigan at Randolph) are fully accessible. A state-issued placard or license plate is required.[19]
- CTA, Metra, and Pace bus lines and most rail stations are accessible.[19]
- Premium-Only Entrance at the corner of Van Buren and S. Michigan Ave for GA+, VIP, Platinum, and Cabana guests; it is entry only and exits are through any other main entrance. The Red Frogs Chill Out Zone is outside the grounds near Harrison and Michigan. Street and sidewalk closures around Grant Park run from July 15 to August 9 (for example, Balbo from Columbus to DuSable Lake Shore Drive: July 15th – August 9th).[16,20]
- All bags are searched. Small clutches and fanny packs 6" x 9" or smaller are fine; larger bags must be clear and under 12" x 6" x 12".
- No outside food or drink, chairs, blankets, umbrellas, drones or professional cameras.
- Re-entry is allowed up to 2 times per day, and wristbands must be scanned on exit.
All details (10)
- All ages event with no minimum age. Children 8 and under may attend without a ticket with a ticket-holding adult, limit 2 children per ticket-holding adult (all ticket types other than Platinum). Kids 9 and above need their own ticket.[21]
- All bags are searched before entry. Small clutch purses and fanny packs 6" x 9" or smaller need not be clear but can have no more than one pocket. All other bags larger than 6" x 9" must be smaller than 12" x 6" x 12" and clear. Hydration packs are allowed, need not be clear, and must be emptied of all liquid.[22]
- All fans are subject to a full airport-style search before entry, which may include a full body pat-down and magnetometer screening. Fans may request screening by security of the same gender. Screening of children takes place with the consent of a parent or guardian.[23]
- Allowed: baby strollers; binoculars; basic point-and-shoot cameras without detachable lenses; empty reusable water bottles, hydration packs, and plastic or aluminum water bottles; factory-sealed Naloxone/Narcan kit; factory-sealed hydration/electrolyte packets; hand sanitizer 3.4 oz or less; personal misting fans with a bottle no larger than 1.5L (empty on entry); portable battery packs; non-aerosol sunscreen 3.4 oz or less.[24]
- Prohibited: aerosol containers (including sunscreen), blankets/sheets/towels, coolers (medical exceptions may be made), frisbees, professional audio/video/photo equipment, drones, hammocks, glass containers, illegal substances, inflatables, outside food or beverage (including alcohol), umbrellas, pets (except service animals), selfie sticks, skateboards/scooters/bicycles/wagons/carts/personal motorized vehicles, tents/canopies/shade structures, totems or flag poles, unauthorized vendors and solicitation, weapons or explosives, fireworks, large chains or spiked jewelry, chairs of any kind. All Chicago parks prohibit smoking of any kind, including vaping. Prohibited items are confiscated and not held for later pickup.[23,24]
- Prescription medicine must be presented in the pharmacy-labeled container stating prescription, dosage and patient name to medical staff at each entrance gate; only a sufficient supply for that day is allowed. Over-the-counter medications are allowed in a sufficient supply for the day. Medicines to be inhaled or smoked are prohibited unless in a prescribed inhaler.[24]
- Wristbands must be scanned upon exit at the gate to re-enter that same day; re-entry is allowed up to 2 times per day.[25]
- Wristbands must be worn securely on the wrist and cannot be slipped on and off; do not remove between days or tamper with them.[25]
- Zero tolerance policy for harassment based on race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, body size, appearance, age or national origin. Reports can go to the nearest staff or SAFEFEST member, any Medical Tent, or the OurMusicMyBody team at the Respite Lounge near the North entrance.[23]
- Mobility devices permitted: manual wheelchairs, power wheelchairs, and three- and four-wheeled mobility scooters. Other power-driven devices are reviewed case by case via [email protected]. The festival does not provide wheelchair or scooter rentals, personal care attendants, push assistance, golf cart transportation or device chargers.[26]
- Free filtered water and cooling stations are around the venue; six medical tents are staffed by physicians, nurses and paramedics.
- The Access Center on Columbus Dr. in front of Buckingham Fountain handles accessibility wristbands and ASL registration.
- The Main Guest Services Tent at Ida B Wells and Columbus is the meeting point for lost or separated people and for Lost & Found.
All details (10)
- Free filtered water at Hydration Stations and cooling stations around the venue; bring an empty refillable bottle.[23]
- Six medical tents staffed by physicians, nurses and paramedics, plus SafeFest guides in bright yellow shirts.[23]
- Main Guest Services Tent at Ida B Wells and Columbus is the meeting point for lost or separated people; Lost & Found is at Guest Services. The Tag-Your-Kid Program registers children at the external Guest Services tent on Michigan Avenue, the main Guest Services tent, or the Tag-Your-Kid Tent near Kidzapalooza.[23]
- Soberside tent offers on-site support and a welcoming space for sober fans, west of Columbus between Ida B Wells and just north of Balbo. This Must Be The Place provides Narcan and fentanyl education at a booth off Columbus just north of Ida B Wells. Red Frogs offers free water, phone charging, sunscreen, wayfinding and safe walk services outside the grounds near Harrison and Michigan.[23]
- Access Center on Columbus Dr. in front of Buckingham Fountain: accessibility wristbands, accessible viewing area information, ASL registration, assisted listening devices, large-print and Braille materials (when available), and mobility device charging (110-volt, 20-amp outlets). ASL interpretation is offered for select performances.[27,28]
- VIP Lounge South: front-of-stage viewing of the T-Mobile Stage, food booths, bar, water refill station, concierge, lockers (11" x 13.5" x 18", daily or weekend rental; VIP lockers are only in VIP South), 24-hour mobile charger rental, air-conditioned restrooms.[29]
- VIP Lounge North: front-of-stage viewing of the Bud Light Stage, complimentary hair and glitter salon services daily 12pm - 6pm, dedicated festival merch store, jumbo screen showing live feeds from the top stages, food, bar, water refill station, concierge, mobile charger rental, air-conditioned restrooms.[29]
- VIP dining prices include 10" Margherita Pizza $18 and 10" Pepperoni Pizza $20 (Bad Johnny's Wood-Fired Pizza), Goddess Cheese Burger $16, tacos two for $15 or three for $21 (Jalisco Express), Italian Beef $11 and Chicago Dog $10 (Frannie's Beef), and Sushi Pop/Cup items at $19 (Grain & Sea).[30]
- Complimentary golf cart shuttle between VIP Lounge South and VIP Lounge North runs continuously; VIP shuttle service ends at 10pm with no shuttle to exit the park. The Platinum shuttle stops at the Platinum Entrance, Platinum Lounge South/T-Mobile Stage, Platinum Lounge North/Bud Light Stage, Allianz Stage and Perry's Stage.[31,32]
- Official merchandise is sold at store.lollapalooza.com, including lineup tees ($40–$46), hats ($35–$45), a 2026 Souvenir Ticket ($20; keepsake only, not valid for admission), a 25 oz Collage Water Bottle ($20) and a 2026 Commemorative Poster ($40). Returns are accepted within 30 days.[33,34,35]
Aftermovies and photos
Editions and history
Lollapalooza began investing in Chicago Public Schools arts education in 2021, totaling over $3.9M since then.
| 2026 | Jul 30 – Aug 2, 2026 The Chainsmokers, Tate McRae, YUNGBLUD, JENNIE, The xx | Gates opened Thursday at 11:00am and the festival ran until roughly 10:00pm on Sunday; the venue closes each evening shortly after 10:00pm. Several artists used pyrotechnics. Performers also included Perry Farrell's Re:wild booth appearance.[5,16,17] |
Timeline (1)
- Lollapalooza began investing in Chicago Public Schools arts education programs, totaling over $3.9M since 2021, including the Lollapalooza Arts Education Fund and Lollapalooza Presents: All-City Performing Arts. These initiatives expanded arts education access at over 100 schools and reached more than 65,000 students.[16]
FAQ
What are the dates and hours for Lollapalooza 2026?
Thursday, July 30 at 11:00am through Sunday, August 2 at roughly 10:00pm; the venue closes each evening shortly after 10:00pm.
Where is Lollapalooza held?
At Grant Park in Chicago, Illinois.
Do children need tickets?
Children 8 and under attend free with a ticket-holding adult (limit 2 children per adult) on all ticket types other than Platinum; Platinum requires a Platinum Kids ticket for ages 3 through 8.
Can I resell my ticket?
Yes, through the Ticketmaster Verified Exchange, by signing in to your Front Gate Tickets account and selecting Order History. 2-day bundles, discounted GovX tickets and tickets from the T-Mobile offer are not eligible.
Who do I contact about tickets or accessibility?
Ticket questions go to Front Gate Tickets. ADA questions go to [email protected]; ASL interpretation requests for 2026 were due by June 30, 2026. General questions go to [email protected].
More festivals
Coming up in Multi-genre All Multi-genre festivals →
Sources (36)
- disneyplus.com
- hulu.com
- disneyplus.com
- x.com
- instagram.com
- pjstar.com
- variety.com
- parade.com
- syracuse.com
- timeout.com
- illinoispolicy.org
- uproxx.com
- fiftygrande.com
- gretsch-talk.com
- the-sun.com
- support.lollapalooza.com
- lollapalooza.com
- support.lollapalooza.com
- support.lollapalooza.com
- support.lollapalooza.com
- support.lollapalooza.com
- support.lollapalooza.com
- lollapalooza.com
- support.lollapalooza.com
- support.lollapalooza.com
- support.lollapalooza.com
- support.lollapalooza.com
- support.lollapalooza.com
- support.lollapalooza.com
- support.lollapalooza.com
- support.lollapalooza.com
- support.lollapalooza.com
- store.lollapalooza.com
- store.lollapalooza.com
- store.lollapalooza.com
- lollapalooza.com
Facts checked against the festival's official site, channels and press coverage. Last checked 2026-10-21.