Cleanup begins at a muddy Grant Park as Lollapalooza wraps up

ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team WLS logo
Last updated: Tuesday, August 4, 2026 4:26AM GMT
Look at Grant Park cleanup after Lollapalooza 2026
Road closures surrounding Grant Park will continue until next week.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Lollapalooza 2026 wrapped up on Sunday at Grant Park in Chicago.

The 2026 headliners included Charlie XCX, Tate McRae, Lorde, Olivia Dean, John Summit, Jennie, The Smashing Pumpkins and The XX.

Follow along with ABC7 Chicago for live updates.

Aug 03, 2026, 4:50 PM

10 people arrested throughout festival days, city says

A total of 10 people were arrested throughout all four days of Lollapalooza, Chicago officials said.

The Chicago Office of Emergency Management said on Monday that a total of 67 people were transported in an ambulance:

Thursday: Four people were arrested and 18 people were taken by ambulance.

Friday: Three people were arrested and 22 people were taken by ambulance.

Saturday: Three people were arrested and 16 were taken by ambulance.

Sunday: No arrests and 11 people were taken by ambulance.

OEMC said no citations or tickets were issued.

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Jul 30, 2026, 9:00 AM

Lollapalooza lineup includes Charli XCX, Tate McRae, John Summit

This year's headliners include Charlie XCX, Tate McRae, Lorde, Olivia Dean, John Summit, Jennie, The Smashing Pumpkins and The XX.

Lollapalooza has released its full lineup for 2026, including Charli XCX, Tate McRae, John Summit and The Smashing Pumpkins.

See the full lineup and schedule at lollapalooza.com.

Aug 01, 2026, 1:58 PM GMT

Day 3 set to be another muddy mess at Lollapalooza

Rain didn't entirely stop the fun on Friday, but festival grounds were left a muddy mess.

Most festivalgoers seemed to enjoy and romanticize dancing in the rain to their favorite artist.

As for Saturday, downpours continued through the morning.

ABC7 meteorologists say the steady rain will likely end between 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday.

Ponchos and closed-toe shoes are highly encouraged.

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Aug 01, 2026, 3:16 AM GMT

Day 2 of Lollapalooza wraps up after multiple rounds of rain

Day two of Lollapalooza 2026 wraps up after multiple rounds of rain hit music festival attendees at Chicago's Grant Park.

A downpour met fans at the exit as day two came to a wet close.

Day two of Lollapalooza 2026 wraps up after multiple rounds of rain hit music festival attendees at Chicago's Grant Park.

Crowds pulled back out their umbrellas and ponchos following on and off rain through the day.

Fans will return to Lollapalooza with a possible rain threat through the weekend. Gates open back up at 11 a.m. Saturday.

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Aug 01, 2026, 1:26 AM GMT

Lollapalooza attendees deal with rain on day 2

Day two of Lollapalooza got underway Friday as festivalgoers lined up early to enter Grant Park despite the rainy and cloudy conditions over downtown Chicago.

"Hope and pray that our poncho works well. We have so many ponchos, but we're here for good music," said Christelle Jara, who was attending the festival.

Festivalgoers say listening to their favorite artist in the rain could possibly make their day two Lollapalooza experience even better.

James and Liam McShane said they also planned ahead for wet weather.

"We have ponchos. My dad brought us a rain jacket for us to use. I got my thick boots to prepare for the mud," they said.

Other attendees have exit strategies in place in case weather takes a turn.

"We are going to run right across the street to the hotel," Nehyalauni Johnson said with a laugh. "That's what we are going to do."

With rain in the forecast, the city's Office of Emergency Management and Communications is working with the Chicago Police Department, Chicago Fire Department and festival producers to help keep attendees safe.

Officials are urging performers and festivalgoers to follow any weather-related warnings should conditions worsen.

Despite the rain, many attendees said they were determined to enjoy the festival.

"We came all this way we are going to have a great time out here," Jara said. When asked whether the rain would affect the experience, she replied, "Not at all."

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Jul 31, 2026, 10:43 PM GMT

Lil Uzi Vert performance canceled, Zara Larsson moved due to weather

Rainy weather is impacting some musical acts Friday on the second day of Lollapalooza 2026.

Lil Uzi Vert's has been canceled and Zara Larsson was moved to start at 6:20 p.m. at the T-Mobile Stage.

The music festival displayed the updates on video boards around 5 p.m. Friday.