Keep in mind there are numerous COVID safety restrictions in place for the fest. You’ll need proof of vaccination or proof a a negative COVID-19 test for entry to the festival grounds. Lolla is the largest public event to date held in Chicago since the emergence of the coronavirus last March. Despite worries over the virus’ Delta variant and rising caseloads nationally, the show will go on this weekend.
We’ve got the festival covered from every angle. For a complete guide to all things Lolla, check out our guide here. If you want our tips of the acts to catch, you can find our Top 10 pickshere. And keep in mind, there are gobs of street closures in place; you can find the details here.
Polo G takes to the Bud Light Seltzer Stage on Friday evening at Lollapalooza.Pat Nabong/Sun-Times Mick Jenkins performs on the second day of Lollapalooza at Grant Park, Friday afternoon, July 30, 2021. Pat Nabong/Sun-Times Mick Jenkins performs on the second day of Lollapalooza at Grant Park, Friday afternoon, July 30, 2021. Pat Nabong/Sun-Times People line up to buy band t-shirts on the second day of Lollapalooza at Grant Park, Friday afternoon, July 30, 2021.Pat Nabong/Sun-Times Lollapalooza merchandise is seen at Grant Park, Friday afternoon, July 30, 2021.Pat Nabong/Sun-Times A festival goer walks through a metal detector as people enter Lollapalooza 2021.Pat Nabong/Sun-Times A group of friends take photos in front of Buckingham Fountain on Day 2 of Lollapalooza 2021.Pat Nabong/Sun-Times The band Rookie plays on Day 2 of Lollapalooza 2021.Pat Nabong/Sun-Times The crowd watches Rookie perform on Day 2 of Lollapalooza 2021.Pat Nabong/Sun-Times Tobi Lou performs on Day 2 of Lollapalooza 2021.Pat Nabong/Sun-Times People dance in the crowd as Tobi Lou performs on Day 2 of Lollapalooza 2021.Pat Nabong/Sun-Times People watch Tobi Lou perform on the second day of Lollapalooza at Grant Park, Friday afternoon, July 30, 2021. Pat Nabong/Sun-Times