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Lollapalooza!

It's the biggest and best venue for indy and alternative rock bands in the country -- AND the hottest ticket of the summer.

Lollapalooza marks its 33rd year in Chicago in 2024 -- with a promise of special performances from top names in rock, pop, rap and reggae during a long summer weekend expected to take place this yerar from Thursday, August 1 to Sunday, August 4, 2024.

Meanwhile, keep it here for updates including announcements about the official dates and the complete 2024 Lollapalooza lineup.

As usual, look forward to A-list performances, along with popular Chicago bands -- totalling 170 performances on eight stages.

Just up ahead, check out concert ticket info, photos, related resources and fun facts about the biggest live music event of the summer.

Buying Lollapalooza tickets

'Early Bird' tickets traditionally go on sale right after the announcement of the official lineup. Fans should act fast, as these tickets are much cheaper than buying tickets during the summer - and as usual - sell out very quickly!

If you're left out of the Early Bird running, Lollapalooza Early Bird multi-day passes go on sale the following month, followed by regular ticket passes. Single-day ticket passes usually go on sale mid-summer.

Artists like Lorde (who played Lollapalooza in 2014 & 2017) have joined a list of famous names who
have appeared at the Chicago summer venue, where crowd-watching often competes with live acts on stage.

All about Lollapalooza

The annual music festival regularly draws more than 200,000 visitors to Chicago for four days of eating, drinking and hob-nobbing, as well as family-friendly activities for kids of all ages along with, of course, music concerts by the hottest acts around.

More than 100 performers appear each year which has in the past helped to launch the careers of alternative bands such as Pearl Jam, Nine Inch Nails, and The Smashing Pumpkins.

Getting to Grant Park

If driving to Grant Park, underground parking is available at the nearby Millennium Garage with 3-day passes available for Lollapalooza attendees.

By far the easiest way to attend the festival, however, is by public transportation via Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) bus or train. By taxi, get dropped off on Michigan Avenue at Congress, then head over to the Box Office and into the Lollapalooza entrance right in front of Grant Park's Buckingham Fountain.

Hotels near Grant Park vary from expensive to moderately expensive, and include the Chicago Hilton, Hard Rock Hotel, the W City Center, and the James Hotel, with some offering Lollapalooza hotel/travel/ticket packages available through travel agents and online.

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More about Lollapalooza around the Web:

Lollapalooza 2024 - Check out the official site with dates, star performers lineup, ticket purchase, directions, parking information, festival map, FAQ.

Lollapalooza - Wikipedia - Get a compete background and history of the festival with photos, related references, resources, and a list of Lollapalooza lineups by year.

Lollapalooza Survival Guide - First time at Lolla? Find out how to get the best from the experience with tips on when to get there and what to bring.