Lollapalooza 2023: What to know before you go (2024)

by: Dean Richards, Marisa Rodriguez, Christine Flores, Dana Rebik

Posted: Jul 24, 2023 / 01:05 PM CDT

Updated: Aug 4, 2023 / 09:54 PM CDT

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CHICAGO — Lollapalooza Festival 2023 officially kicks off Thursday in Chicago’s Grant Park.

The four-day music festival will include a variety of artists from rap to electro pop and indie to pop-punk.

But before you head off to this year’s festival, here’s everything you need to know:

When and where is Lollapalooza?

The festival takes place every year in Chicago’s Grant Park. It will run from Thursday, Aug. 3 to Sunday, Aug. 6. Gates will open at 11 a.m. and close at 10 p.m. each day.

The gates are located at the following locations:

• Main Entrance:Michigan and Ida B. Wells
• North Entrance:Monroe and Columbus

CLICK HERE FOR FULL LOLLAPALOOZA LINEUP

Who’s performing and when?

This year’s headliners include Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Odesza, Lana Del Rey, Karol G, The 1975 and Tomorrow X Together.

• Thursday 8/3: Karol G, The Rose, Diplo, Billie Eilish
• Friday 8/4: The 1975, Knocked Loose, Subtronics, Kendrick Lamar
• Saturday 8/5: Tomorrow X Together, The Garden, Pusha T, Odesza
• Sunday 8/6: Lana Del Rey, L’Impératrice, Louis The Child, Red Hot Chili Peppers

Full details on each day’s schedule and lineup on theLollapalooza website.

Can I still get tickets?

Single-day general admission tickets for Thursday, Friday and Sunday tickets are sold-out. Get on waitlist here.

Saturday general admission tickets are still available. Purchase here.

Four-day general admission tickets are sold-out. Get on waitlist here.

Is there a map of the festival grounds?

YES, HERE: Check out the festival map for 2023 here.

What is the bag policy?

• ALL bags are searched before entry.
• Small clutch purses and fanny packs that are 6″ x 9″ or smaller do not need to 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 and do not need to be clear, but must be emptied of all liquid and have no more than two pockets in addition to the one holding the water reservoir.

What items are allowed?

• CLEAR bags made up of clear plastic, vinyl, or pvc, and no larger than 12″ x 6″ x 12″. Small clutch purses and fanny packs with no more than 1 pocket.Clutch purses no larger than 6″ x 9″ (See Full Bag Policy Below)
• Baby Strollers
• Binoculars
• Cameras (basic point and shoot consumer-grade cameras) without detachable lenses and other accessories (monopods, selfie sticks, tripods, GoPro mounts, and other attachments are not allowed)
• EMPTYreusable water bottles and hydration packs, and plastic or aluminum water bottles
• Sunscreen in non-aerosol containers is allowed in the size of 3.4 ounces or less
• Factory sealedNaloxone/Narcan kit

Prescription Medicine Requirements:

• Anyone needing prescription medicine at the festival must present the pharmacy-labeled container which states the prescription, dosage, and patient name to our medical staff at each entrance gate. Patrons are only allowed a sufficient supply of the prescribed medication for that day.
• Medicines needing to be inhaled or smoked are prohibited unless in a prescribed inhaler.
• Over the counter medications are allowed in a sufficient supply for the day. Bottle contents will be verified by medical personnel at the entry gates.

What items are prohibited?

• Any bags that are NOT CLEAR bags made up of clear plastic, vinyl, or pvc, and are larger than 12″ x 6″ x 12″. Any Small clutch purses and fanny packs with more than 1 pocket.Clutch purses that are larger than 6″ x 9″ (See Full Bag Policy Below)
• Aerosol containers, including sunscreen and personal beauty products.NOTE: Sunscreen in non-aerosol containers is allowed in the size of 3.4 ounces or less
• NEW FOR 2023:
  • Blankets, Sheets, Towels
  • Frisbees
• Coolers of any kind.(Exceptions may be made for medical use)
• Framed backpacks, multiple pocket back packs and any pack that is not aligned with the allowed backpacks above. (See Full Bag Policy Below)
• Any and all professional audio recording equipment
• Professional cameras and professional recording (photo, video, audio) equipment (NO large professional detachable zoom lenses, stands, monopods, tripods, attachment sticks (selfie sticks) or other commercial equipment.
• Any and all professional video equipment. No video recording will be allowed
• Drones or any other remote flying device
• Hammocks
• Glass containers of any kind
• Illegal and Illicit substances of any kind
• Outside food or beverage (including alcohol) of any kind
• Umbrellas
• Pets (except service animals)
• Selfie sticks
• Skateboards, scooters, bicycles, wagons, carts or any personal motorized vehicles
• Tents, canopies, or shade structures of any kind
• Totems or flag poles.
• Unauthorized/unlicensed vendors are not allowed. No unauthorized solicitation and materials including handbills, flyers, stickers, beach balls, giveaways, samples, etc.
• Weapons or explosives of any kind
• Fireworks
• Large chains or spiked jewelry
• Bicycles inside festival grounds (free parking is available near festival entrance)
• Carts of any kind (including Red Wagons)
• Chairs of any kind
• All Chicago parks prohibit smoking of any kind, including vaping.

How do I get there?

Public transportation is encouraged. All Chicago Transit Authority bus lines and most rail stations are accessible. Visitwww.transitchicago.comto find out more about accessible services from CTA.

Starting Thursday, Aug. 3 and running through Sunday, Aug. 6:

• Metra will provide extra trains with added railcars for expanded capacity and adjust schedules on most lines to accommodate the anticipated demand for ridership.
• CTA customers can rely on the Red and Blue Lines, as well as the elevated lines in the Loop to get to the festival.
• Yellow Line service will be extended until midnight each night.
• Various bus routes will connect between Metra trains at Chicago Union Station or Ogilvie Transportation Center with Grant Park.

For more information onLollapaloozaservice offered by Metra and CTA, visitmetra.comortransitchicago.com/lollapalooza

For more Lollapalooza information check out their help center.