CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) — Summer in Chicago should be going out with a bang this weekend, as Lollapalooza returns to Grant Park.
The four-day music festival traditionally draws 100,000 people per day, which makes getting in, around and out of Lollapalooza no small feat. Below, you’ll find quick answers to essential Lolla questions: Where the entrances are, what you’re allowed to bring in, how to get to and from the fest, and more.
Pro tip: Screenshot parts of this article that you know you’ll want to come back to throughout the night. That way, you’ll find answers even with zero cellular connection.
Where are Lollapalooza’s entrances?
-Main entrance located on Michigan and Ida B. Wells
-North entrance located on Monroe and Columbus
-Gates open each day at 11 a.m. and close at 10 p.m.
Patrons are allowed to leave and re-enter twice after they initially enter. In order to re-enter, patrons must go through security and have their wristband scanned.
What can I bring into Lollapalooza?
All fans are subject to a comprehensive airport-style search prior to entry, including a full body pat-down and magnetometer screening.
Allowed Items:
-Clear plastic, vinyl or pvc bags that are no bigger than 12’’ x 6’’ x 12’’.
-Small clutch purses and fanny packs with no more than 1 pocket. Purses can be no larger than 6’’ x 9”.
-Baby strollers
-Binoculars
-Cameras (can only be basic, consumer-grade)
-Empty reusable, plastic or aluminum water bottles
-Hydration packs
-Sunscreen in non-aerosol containers, must be 3.4 ounces or less
Prohibited Items:
-Non-clear bags made of plastic, vinyl or pvc or that are bigger than 12’’ x 6’’ x 12’’
-Aerosol containers- includes sunscreen and beauty products
-Multiple pocket backpacks
-Professional audio or video recording equipment, along with attachments such as lenses, stands, monopods or tripods
-Drones
-Hammocks
-Glass containers
-Drugs of any kind, per Chicago Park District policy, no smoking or vaping allowed
-Outside food or beverage, includes alcohol
-Umbrellas
-Pets
-Selfie sticks
-Skateboards, scooters, bicycles, wagons or carts
-Tents or canopies
-Totems or flag poles
-Weapons, explosives or fireworks
-Chains or spiked jewelry
-Chairs
New prohibited items this year:
-Blankets, sheets or towels
-Frisbees
Where are the Lollapalooza headliners performing?
Headliners will perform on either the T-Mobile Stage (located at the south end of Grant Park — near 11th Street and DuSable Lake Drive) or the Bud Light Stage (located at the north end of Grant Park — near Columbus and Monroe).
Check out the festival map here.
Thursday: Billie Eilish- 8:45 p.m., T-Mobile Stage
Thursday: Karol G- 8:40 until 10 p.m., on the Bud Light Stage
Friday: Kendrick Lamar- 8:45 p.m., on T-Mobile Stage
Friday: The 1975- 8:45 p.m. until 10 p.m., Bud Light Stage
Saturday: Odesza- 8:45 p.m., T-Mobile Stage
Saturday: Tomorrow X Together- 8:30 until 10 p.m., Bud Light Stage
Sunday: Red Hot Chili Peppers- 8:30 p.m., T-Mobile Stage
Sunday: Lana Del Rey- 8:30 p.m. until 10 p.m., Bud Light Stage
Click here to view the full schedule for each of the four days.
In need of assistance at Lollapalooza?
Lollapalooza will introduce a new team at this year's festival: SafeFest.
According to Chicago’s Office of Emergency Management (OEMC), SafeFest members will be there to help answer questions, find medical or security locations or offer directional help for those leaving the park.
Along with the SafeFest team, Lolla has partnered with an overdose prevention nonprofit called This Must be the Place, which will have members at the fest supplying attendees with naloxone — the life-saving opioid reversal medicine.
Six medical tents will operate throughout the park, staffed with medical professionals, paramedics and EMTs.
Patrons can rent lockers inside the festival. Lolla will also operate a lost and found at the main guest services booth, located on Columbus and Ida B. Wells Drive. Festival goers can also view the virtual lost and found, here.
How to get to and from Lollapalooza
As it does for any large event in the city, OEMC recommended taking public transportation in order to get to and from the festival.
Starting Thursday, the Chicago Transit Authority and Metra will add service and capacity to existing train routes to serve the throng of music fans expected for this year’s fest.
CTA customers should use the Red and Blue Lines, as well as the elevated lines in the Loop to get to the festival. Officials said Yellow Line service will be extended until midnight each night.
For those who are taking Metra trains to either Union Station or Ogilvie Transportation Center, CTA buses will be running to and from Grant Park.
Riders arriving at Union Station should take the #126 Jackson bus to and from the festival.
Those arriving at Ogilvie should take the #J14 Jeffrey Jump.
For those using the ADA Drop-off, be aware that the drop-off location is the eastbound curb lane of Monroe Street, just east of Michigan Avenue.
Divvy and Lyft has partnered with Lollapalooza. During the four-day festival, fans can access one free bicycle ride, worth up to $5, by using the code "LOLLA23."
Rideshare requests and pick-ups should be made outside of Grant Park, west of State State. Fans will not be allowed to be picked up or dropped off on DuSable Lake Shore Drive- including on-ramps, off-ramps, medians, turning lanes, shoulders, and emergency pull-offs. No pick-ups or drop-offs will be allowed on S. Indiana Avenue either.
Pedicabs will only be accessible on Randolph west of Michigan Avenue.
In case of severe weather
If there is lightning, tornadoes, hailstorms or other extreme weather, patrons will be asked to seek shelter at the designated evacuation sites- the Grant Park North, Grant Park South and Millennium Lakeside Garages. These sites can be accessed through the vehicle entrance on Michigan Avenue. Click here for more safety information and view map.
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