Lollapalooza is once again set to take center stage in Chicago’s Grant Park, with street and sidewalk closures in place for one of the city’s biggest festivals.
From July 30 to Aug. 2, the annual extravaganza will feature more than 170 performers, including the likes of Lorde, Charli XCX and Olivia Dean.
In preparation for the four-day event, street and sidewalk closures began as early as July 15, with more closures expected leading into opening day. Those traveling to and from festival grounds are encouraged to look for alternate routes around Grant Park.
Here is a list of street and sidewalk closures to expect for the festival, which runs from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. each day.
Street Closures:
- Balbo from Columbus to DuSable Lake Shore Drive: July 15 – Aug. 9
- Jackson, from Columbus to DuSable Lake Shore Drive: July 21 – Aug. 8
- Balbo, from Michigan to Columbus: July 27 – Aug. 3
- Jackson, from Michigan to Columbus: July 27 – Aug. 3
- Columbus, from Monroe to Roosevelt: July 27 – Aug. 3
- Columbus (Northbound, two center lanes), from 13th Street to Roosevelt: July 27 – Aug. 3
- Congress Plaza Dr, from Michigan to Columbus: July 27 – Aug. 3
- Monroe, from Michigan to DuSable Lake Shore Drive: July 27 – Aug. 3
Sidewalk Closures:
- Michigan, from Jackson to 11th St. Bridge: July 28 – Aug. 2
- Balbo (both sides), from Columbus to DuSable Lake Shore Drive: July 15 – Aug. 9
- Columbus (Northbound side), from Roosevelt to Ida B. Wells: July 15 – Aug. 7
- Columbus (Southbound side), from 9th St. Yard to S. Ida B. Wells: July 20 – Aug. 8
- Jackson (both sides), from Columbus to DuSable Lake Shore Drive: July 20 – Aug. 8
- DuSable Lake Shore Drive (Northbound side), from Monroe to Roosevelt: July 22
- Monroe (Eastbound side), from Columbus to DuSable Lake Shore Drive: July 18 and July 20 – Aug. 8
- DuSable Lake Shore Drive (Southbound side), from Monroe to Roosevelt: July 25 – Aug. 8
- Balbo (both sides), from Michigan to Columbus: July 27 – Aug. 3
- Jackson (both sides), from Michigan to Columbus: July 27 – Aug. 3
- Congress Plaza Dr, from Michigan to Columbus: July 27 – Aug. 3
- Congress Plaza Dr. (Westbound & Eastbound side), from Michigan to Columbus: July 25 – July 26
- Columbus (both sides), from Monroe to Roosevelt: July 27 – Aug. 4
- DuSable Lake Shore Drive (Northbound side), from Monroe to Roosevelt: Aug. 4
Additionally, the Grant Park dog park closed on July 15 and will reopen on Aug. 8. In the meantime, a temporary dog park will be available to use southeast of the skate park.
Grant Park’s tennis and pickleball courts closed after 11 p.m. on July 26 and will reopen on Aug. 4 at 6 a.m.
For more information on closures and date durations, you can visit the Lollapalooza website.
