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Lollapalooza 2017, Sunday
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Lollapalooza 2023: Everything you need to know

Offering four days of pop, rock and hip-hop stars, Lollapalooza is Chicago's biggest summer festival.

Zach Long
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Zach Long
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Chicago's biggest summer music festival comes back to Grant Park every summer, hosting as many as 100,000 attendees each day, as well as the latest and greatest pop, rock and hip-hop stars. Lollapalooza 2023 promises to be just as gigantic as previous editions, setting up stages in the vicinity of some of Chicago's best attractions and featuring a star-studded lineup. You can relive some Lollapalooza memories with all of our coverage of the festival through the years—and the latest updates on Lollapalooza 2023.

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When is Lollapalooza 2023?

Lollapalooza 2023 will happen during its usual weekend, taking place from August 3-6, 2023.

Where is Lollapalooza 2023?

Lollapalooza takes place in Grant Park in downtown Chicago, with entries typically set up at the intersection of Ida B. Wells Drive and Michigan Avenue, as well as Monroe Street and Columbus Drive.

Who's on the Lollapalooza 2023 lineup?

The festival will be headlined by Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish, Red Hot Chili Peppers, ODESZA, Lana Del Ray, Karol G, The 1975 and Tomorrow X Together.

What is the Lollapalooza 2023 schedule?

You can find the full day-by-day schedules, with all the set times, here.

How do I get tickets to Lollapalooza 2023?

Tickets to Lollapalooza 2023 are available via the festival's website.

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