Overview
- The four-day festival ran July 30–Aug. 2 in Grant Park and drew tens of thousands of fans each day, with crowds concentrated around multiple big stages.
- Most downtown closures began to lift on Monday, Aug. 3, while the city and festival organizers continue phased barrier removal and park restoration with some lanes scheduled to remain closed into the following week.
- Severe storms on Saturday soaked the grounds, delayed and shortened sets, and produced muddy conditions that organizers and crews had to manage across the site.
- Reports said at least one headline set was paused for medical attention after concertgoers passed out, and event medical teams handled heat- and crowd-related incidents during the weekend.
- Coverage focused on a pop-forward lineup and viral on-site scenes — from surprise guest appearances to mud wrestling and fans climbing trees — a mix that boosted attention but also highlighted the logistics and cleanup burdens the festival places on the city.