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Grant Park, Chicago, IL
Lollapalooza is a four-day multi-genre festival in downtown Chicago's Grant Park. With the city skyline as a backdrop, it offers 170+ artists across 8 stages, plus easy access to Chicago's restaurants, bars, and hotels.
Expect 100,000/day attendees and a multi-genre · rock · hip-hop · edm focus — Lollapalooza in Grant Park, Chicago, IL rewards planning ahead. The tips below cover what matters most for this event; for the full picture, work through our festival planning guides further down the page to pack, travel, camp, and stay safe.
No camping — book a hotel in the Loop or South Loop for walking distance
Lake Michigan breeze keeps it cooler than you'd expect
Perry's Stage (EDM) gets extremely crowded — arrive early for headliners
Bring a clear bag — security is strict
After-shows at Chicago venues are often better than the festival sets
Start with our festival planning guides — each one is an interactive checklist you can work through.
Coordinate rides, camping, gear, and schedules with your crew.
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