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Lollapalooza Road Closures Begin in Grant Park
16 Jul
Summary
- Road closures started this week for the music festival.
- Lollapalooza runs from July 30 to August 2.
- Headliners include Charlie XCX, Lorde, and The Smashing Pumpkins.
Crews have begun the process of transforming Grant Park for the highly anticipated Lollapalooza music festival. Road closures are now in effect as of Wednesday, July 16, 2026, marking the start of preparations for the event.
The music festival is set to run from July 30 to August 2, 2026. Attendees can look forward to performances from a diverse array of headliners. This year's lineup includes globally recognized artists such as Charlie XCX, Tate McRae, Lorde, Olivia Dean, John Summit, Jennie, The Smashing Pumpkins, and The XX.
Several key roads surrounding Grant Park will experience closures to facilitate the festival setup and duration. Specific closures include Balbo from Columbus to DuSable Lake Shore Drive, running from July 1 to August 9, 2026. Other affected routes and dates are Jackson Boulevard, Columbus Drive, Congress Plaza Drive, and Monroe Street, with varying closure periods extending up to August 8 or August 3, 2026.
