When is Lollapalooza 2026?
Lollapalooza 2026 ran Thursday, July 30 through Sunday, August 2, 2026. Gates opened at 11:00 AM and music ran until 10:00 PM each day.
Where is Lollapalooza 2026 held?
Lollapalooza takes place at Grant Park in downtown Chicago, Illinois — the festival's home venue since it became a destination festival in 2005.
Who is headlining Lollapalooza 2026?
Lollapalooza 2026's headliners are listed on this site's full lineup page, sorted by day — the lineup spans pop, rock, hip-hop, and electronic acts across all four days.
How many artists are playing Lollapalooza 2026?
171 artists played across four days and eight stages, from headliners to undercard acts.
What time do gates open and music end at Lollapalooza?
Gates typically open at 11:00 AM, and music runs until 10:00 PM each day, with after-shows at venues across Chicago running later into the night.
How do I decide who to see at Lollapalooza 2026?
Start with this site's Who To See guide, which works through each of the four days with specific picks and the schedule clashes to plan around, then use the Undercard Picks and Genre Guide to dig past the headliners. Every artist also has a short profile page with their set time and, if you want to preview them, links to where their music is streaming.
Is there a way to plan a Lollapalooza schedule and avoid set-time conflicts?
Yes — this site's schedule builder lets you pick sets across all four days and automatically flags overlapping set times so you can plan around conflicts.
Is this the official Lollapalooza website?
No — this is an independent, unofficial fan site. It is not affiliated with Lollapalooza, C3 Presents, or Live Nation. For tickets and official announcements, visit lollapalooza.com.
Check the full lineup, read our first timer's guide, or start building your schedule.