Overview
- Lollapalooza opened in Grant Park on Thursday, July 30 with more than 170 artists scheduled and headline sets available live on Disney+ and Hulu.
- The National Weather Service and local forecasters predict rain and thunderstorms on Friday and Saturday with pockets of heavy downpours that could flood low areas and make fields muddy.
- Organizers and city officials have posted entry rules (clear-bag policy, no umbrellas, empty bottles allowed for refill), set up extra medical staffing, and established fentanyl-education booths offering free Narcan.
- Metra and the CTA added service and warned of an expected surge in passengers while multiple streets and sidewalks around Grant Park remain closed for the festival.
- If heavy rain forces changes, attendees should watch official festival alerts for schedule updates, follow evacuation instructions if given, and plan for muddy grounds and longer transit times after events.