Chicago City Wire

Lollapalooza returns to Chicago from Thursday, August 1 until Sunday, August 4, running daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. in Grant Park. The festival is expected to draw hundreds of thousands to Chicago’s lakefront for the four-day event featuring over 170 performances on multiple stages. The Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) encourages attendees to adhere to all security measures.

“The city has worked closely with the organizers to plan and prepare for the safety and security of festival attendees, performers, and staff,” said OEMC Executive Director Jose Tirado. “Public safety remains our top priority for the event. We encourage those inside and outside the festival to report any suspicious activity by calling 9-1-1 or notifying onsite security.”

The festival's boundaries are from Michigan Avenue to DuSable Lake Shore Drive and Roosevelt Road to Randolph Street. Motorists, pedestrians, and residents in the area are reminded of street closures and traffic impacts throughout the weekend.

Report Suspicious Activity: If You See Something, Say Something™ is a national anti-terrorism public awareness campaign that emphasizes reporting suspicious activity to law enforcement authorities.

Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR): The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a UAS TFR for the airspace within a one nautical mile radius of Lollapalooza from August 1-4, 2024. Unauthorized drones or unmanned aircraft systems will be prohibited without an approved FAA Waiver.

Chicago OEMC App – Know Before You Go: Residents and festival goers are encouraged to download the new Chicago OEMC App for safety information, preparedness tips, emergency alerts, weather information, and more.

Street Closures:

- Balbo from Columbus to DuSable Lake Shore Drive: July 17–August 11

- Jackson from Columbus to DuSable Lake Shore Drive: July 23–August 10

- Balbo from Michigan to Columbus: July 29–August 5

- Jackson from Michigan to Columbus: July 29–August 5

- Columbus from Monroe to Roosevelt: July 29–August 5

- Columbus (Northbound, two center lanes), from 13th Street to Roosevelt: July 29–August 5

- Congress Plaza Dr., from Michigan to Columbus: July 29–August 5

- Monroe from Michigan to DuSable Lake Shore Drive: July31 – August5

Festival Entry Procedure:

Concertgoers can enter Grant Park at Michigan Avenue and Ida B. Wells Drive or at Columbus and Monroe Street.

Security Screening: Attendees are subject to airport-style searches including bag checks.

Bag Search: Only clear bags no larger than12"x6"x12"and small clutch purses no larger than6”x9“are allowed.

Prohibited Items: No liquids allowed; hydration packs must be empty before entry.

Pole Markers/Location Identifiers help reference locations within Grant Park.

Lockers + Lost & Found services are available onsite.

Medical Safety Resources include medical tents staffed by professionals.

Weather Conditions:

Attendees should check conditions before heading out. Cooling buses and water stations are available throughout the event.

Transportation Options:

ADA Drop-Off is located at eastbound Monroe just east of Michigan Avenue.

Public Transportation options include additional CTA and Metra services.

Rideshares have geofencing boundaries in effect for pedestrian safety.

OEMC Traffic & Weather Notifications advise attendees on weather conditions via local media or weather apps. Emergency messages will be broadcasted through various channels including text updates by texting LOLLAto76107forfestivalupdates.OEMC monitors citywide events in collaboration with public safety partners ensuring overall safety during Lollapalooza.

For complete details visit Lollapalooza.comor Chicago.gov/OEMC.FollowOEMCon Facebook,Twitter(@ChicagoOEMC),and Instagram(chicago_oemc_911).