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, 6:06 PM GMT

Doors delayed, again, due to heavy rain

Lollapalooza organizers delayed opening the doors to the festival another hour due to heavy rain and clean up.

Organizers said doors will open at 3 p.m. Saturday and the Box Office opened at 1 p.m.

Aug 01, 2026, 3:49 PM GMT

Cleanup underway as heavy rain delays festival Saturday

New photos show crews cleaning up Lollapalooza grounds on Saturday morning as heavy rain delayed day three of the festival.

Cleanup was underway at Lolla as heavy rain delayed the festival Saturday.
Aug 01, 2026, 2:56 PM GMT

Doors delayed Saturday due to heavy rain

Due to the heavy rains, organizers delayed doors opening until 2 p.m. Saturday.

Doors usually open at 11 a.m. The notice was sent out at about 9:45 a.m.

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.