Four days in central Chicago

Lollapalooza is one of the largest city festivals in North America, placing eight stages across Grant Park with the Chicago skyline close by. Its scale supports a lineup that moves between rock, pop, electronic music and other contemporary sounds.

The 2026 festival

The completed edition ran July 30 through August 2 and included more than 170 artists. Food and premium viewing areas sit alongside the music, but the main draw is range: a visitor can move from major headline sets to specialist stages without leaving the downtown park.