Lollapalooza 2026 kicks off Thursday at Grant Park in Chicago
Lollapalooza 2026 has officially begun in Chicago's Grant Park with a diverse lineup of headliners. City officials have implemented safety protocols, including weather shelter locations and strict bag policies, to manage the large crowds.
Why it matters
Large-scale music festivals require significant coordination between private organizers and municipal emergency services to ensure public safety.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Lollapalooza kicked off Thursday at Grant Park in Chicago.
This year's headliners include Charlie XCX, Tate McRae, Lorde, Olivia Dean, John Summit, Jennie, The Smashing Pumpkins and The XX.
Follow along with ABC7 Chicago for live updates.
Jul 30, 2026, 7:36 PM Chicago officials say weather shelters available ahead of possible rain this weekend Chicago officials say weather shelters are available ahead of possible rain this weekend.
Emergency evacuation shelter sites are located in the Grant Park North, Grant Park South and Millennium Lakeside Garages.
The evacuation shelter sites can be accessed through the vehicle entrance on Michigan Avenue.
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