Lollapalooza
- Dates
- Expected late July / early August 2027
- Status
- Expected
- Venue
- Grant Park (Hutchinson Field)
- Price
- $185 to $439Payment plan available
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Nov 10, 2026
The last Lollapalooza was July 30 to August 2, 2026, in Chicago, IL. Its 2027 dates haven't been announced yet. Froligo tracks ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
Last time around (2026)
The most recent completed edition ran July 30-August 2, 2026, and became known as the year of the flood: persistent rain left parts of South Grant Park underwater into Saturday, with crews pumping out standing water and mud a defining feature of the weekend. A separate spell of 90-degree heat forced pauses when fans passed out, and Lorde halted her set multiple times as the crowd struggled; the water refill stations drew the longest lines on the grounds. Despite the weather, the music and the festival's organization drew strong reviews.
What's special
Lollapalooza is the four-day flagship of American urban festivals, staged in Chicago's lakefront Grant Park with the downtown skyline as a backdrop and a daily capacity of roughly 115,000. Its eight-plus stages span pop, rock, hip-hop and electronic music, and its central-city setting means no camping, easy transit and the run of Chicago's food and nightlife. A dedicated Kidzapalooza area and a broad, multi-genre bill give it a wide, cross-generational reach, and the sheer scale of the lineup is the reason most attendees come.
What people love
The lineup and its value are the most consistent praise points, with attendees calling the bill unbelievable and the price fair for what is on offer, and the walkable downtown location singled out as a bonus. The Chicago food is a genuine highlight, drawing on local restaurants with plentiful options including plant-based and dessert areas, and beer gardens with reportedly short lines. Welfare provision earns quiet appreciation, with medic, narcan and recovery tents noted around the grounds. The sharpest complaints concern entry security, which several describe as heavy-handed and inconsistent, alongside patchy cell service, big crowds, and heat.
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Listen
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No official playlist linked yet. Find Lollapalooza on Spotify.
Lineup
Here's who played in 2026:
Getting there
Nearest airport ORD.
How do I get to Lollapalooza?
By car
Most people drive to Lollapalooza. The nearest major airport is ORD, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
No scheduled intercity bus or public transit route to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
Taxi & rideshare
Taxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
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🅿 Parking
Cost $25-35/day walk-in at Millennium Garages; $14-18/day if pre-booked via SpotHero. Lollapalooza's own promo code LOLLA2026 gives 20% off daily/multi-day garage parking for the festival dates, and bookings over 24 hours get unlimited in/out access. Prepay via SpotHero. Because there's no venue lot, the festival's own guidance steers attendees toward transit/rideshare rather than driving; the official rideshare drop-off is a designated zone on Columbus Drive (east side of Grant Park), not general street parking.
🚙 Car hire
Compare car hire at ORD
If you are hiring a car, it is worth checking parking near the venue before you go.
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Where
Venue
The venue has its own page with capacity, accessibility and parking.
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Lollapalooza?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Budget stays 5
520 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates1100 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates68 East Wacker Place, Chicago, IL 60601
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates65 East Harrison Street, Chicago, IL 60605
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates33 West Illinois Street, Chicago, IL 60654
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesMid-range hotels 6
720 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates17 E Monroe St, Chicago, IL
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates59 E 11th St, Chicago, IL 60605
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates225 North Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60601
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates71 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates75 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesTreat yourself 4
330 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
Typically $350-700 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates200 North Columbus Drive, Chicago, IL 60601
Typically $350-700 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates230 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60601
Typically $350-700 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates505 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
Typically $350-700 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesAirport hotels 3
6501 North Mannheim Road, Rosemont, IL 60018
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates10300 West Higgins Road, Rosemont, IL 60018
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates10233 West Higgins Road, Rosemont, IL 60018
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesAirbnb & private camping
Strong, well-documented surge pattern: Airbnb itself is an official Lollapalooza partner and reports local Chicago hosts collectively earned $6.4M+ over Lollapalooza weekend in 2025, with out-of-state search demand up ~20% year over year for 2026 and historical search surges over 140% versus non-festival weekends. Expect materially higher nightly rates and minimum-stay requirements downtown/South Loop during the festival dates.
Search AirbnbGrant Park itself has zero Hipcamp inventory (it's a downtown public park, not private land), and Hipcamp's Chicago-area results are mostly urban glamping (e.g. a safari-tent 'Glamp Chicago' listing) plus farm/rural sites well outside downtown, none within realistic walking/transit distance of Grant Park, so this is a weak fit for Lolla specifically compared to hotels/Airbnb.
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Entry rules
Accessibility & comfort
What the organizer or venue publishes about getting around, and what they do not.
Confirm your specific needs with the organizer's access team before you travel.
Pricing
Price history and tiers
Your Lollapalooza fit
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Quick answers
When is Lollapalooza 2027?
Not announced yet. The last festival was July 30 to August 2, 2026. The next one is expected in late July / early August.
How much are Lollapalooza tickets?
$185 to $439 per person, from the official ticket page. Prices change, so confirm before you buy.
Where is Lollapalooza held?
Grant Park, Chicago, IL.