Overview

• The Better Business Bureau has issued urgent alerts about ticket and lodging scams ahead of Lollapalooza, citing deceptive emails, fake wait-list sites and counterfeit tickets that could leave fans stranded at the gate.
• Steve J. Bernas recommended that fans buy only from Lollapalooza’s official box office or authorized online resellers and use a credit card to ensure recourse in case of fraud.
• Metra has scheduled extra trains on seven of its eleven lines, primarily increasing outbound trips after nightly performances, while the CTA is extending service hours and Lyft is offering $10 rides to support transit to and from Grant Park.
• Chicago authorities have implemented a series of street closures on Balbo Drive, Jackson Drive and Monroe Street and finalized festival safety protocols, including clear-bag rules, wristband checks and medical staffing.
• The four-day festival launches July 31 with headliners Tyler, the Creator and Luke Combs on Thursday and runs through August 3, featuring Olivia Rodrigo, A$AP Rocky, Sabrina Carpenter and more across eight stages.