The Lollapalooza 2024 lineup and performers
Quick insights
- Lollapalooza returns to Chicago for the weekend of August 1-4, 2024.
- The annual music festival is held at Grant Park in downtown Chicago.
- There will be nine headlining acts and over 170 bands performing in total.
Lollapalooza, Chicago’s annual four-day music festival, returns to Grant Park for its 20th year in the Windy City. With nine headlining acts and over 170 total bands of many genres performing across eight stages, there’s likely something for every music fan in attendance.
Read more to learn about previous performers, where to find this year’s lineup, stage details and other things to know before the festival.
Where to find Lollapalooza lineup information
Visit Lollapalooza’s official website for a complete list of this year’s lineup. The finalized schedule isn’t available as of May 2024, so be sure to check back on the website for updated details.
Performers typically only perform on one scheduled festival day, so keep this in mind if you’re only buying day-pass tickets.
There are also official Lollapalooza aftershows at different music venues across Chicago. Both festivalgoers and those who didn’t get tickets may purchase aftershow tickets.
Past performers at Lollapalooza 2023
Lollapalooza performers usually range between a variety of genres to appeal to a wider audience. There are typically over 100,000 festivalgoers per day at Lollapalooza, so the curated mix of musicians tends to draw quite a crowd.
The 2023 Lollapalooza headliners were Billie Eilish, Karol G, Kendrick Lamar, The 1975, Odesza, Tomorrow X Together, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Lana Del Rey.
Some other artists who performed include:
- Noah Kahan
- Carly Rae Jepson
- Diplo
- NewJeans
- Fred again..
- Thirty Seconds to Mars
- Beabadoobee
- Maggie Rogers
- Young Gravy
- Louis the Child
Stage and event details for performances
There are eight total stages at Lollapalooza, with artists performing concurrently across the park. Because of this, it may be helpful to choose which artists you want to see most before heading to the festival. Headliners typically perform their sets at night on their schedule days.
Here are some additional details to know before you head to Lollapalooza:
- Tickets: You may purchase tickets online from the official Lollapalooza website while supplies last.
- Wristbands: Your wristband grants you access to the festival. They are shipped approximately four weeks before the festival; if you purchase tickets within seven days of the festival, you’ll need to pick them up at will call at the festival.
- Gates: Gates typically open at 11 AM CT and close at 10 PM CT; refer to Lollapalooza’s official website for up-to-date information.
- Transportation: Because Lollapalooza draws a large crowd, it may be helpful to solidify transportation plans in advance. There are public transit options that will drop you off nearby, rideshare pick-up and drop-off zones at the venue, and parking lots close by. Refer to Lollapalooza’s website for up-to-date transportation information.
In summary
Whether you’re headed to Lollapalooza to see your favorite artist or want to find some new go-to bands, there are plenty of artists to check out in the 2024 lineup. There’s an abundance of popular artists and as well as up-and-coming indie artists slated for this year’s lineup.
If you’re planning to attend the festival this year, refer to Lollapalooza’s official website and social media profiles for the most up-to-date lineup and schedule information.