Lollapalooza starts Thursday, and the two most-searched questions are the practical ones: what time is everything, and can I watch from home. The second answer changed this year — and it comes with a catch nobody should learn at midnight.
Dates, Gates and Set Times
| Dates | Thu July 30 – Sun Aug 2, 2026 |
| Where | Grant Park, Chicago — eight stages |
| Gates | 11:00 a.m. open · 10:00 p.m. close |
| First sets | around noon |
| Headliners | 8:30–9:00 p.m. each night |
The 2026 Headliners
Lorde · John Summit · Charli XCX · The Smashing Pumpkins · Olivia Dean · JENNIE · Tate McRae · The xx — atop a bill of more than 170 artists that also includes Lil Uzi Vert, Turnstile, Ethel Cain, The Chainsmokers, aespa, beabadoobee and Major Lazer. The Smashing Pumpkins headlining their hometown festival is the sentimental pick of the weekend.
How to Watch From Home
This is the year the stream went global. Previously the festival streamed on Hulu, US-only. In 2026 it is on both Hulu (US) and Disney+ (worldwide) — the first time international viewers get the official stream.
- Thursday: coverage from 2 p.m. PT
- Friday–Sunday: from 12 p.m. PT
- Age gate: viewers must be 18 or older
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What time do gates open?
11:00 a.m. daily; the park closes at 10:00 p.m.
What time do headliners play?
Between 8:30 and 9:00 p.m. each night.
How can I stream Lollapalooza 2026?
On Hulu in the US and Disney+ globally — Thursday from 2 p.m. PT, Friday–Sunday from 12 p.m. PT. Viewers must be 18+.
Can I rewatch sets later?
No. The streams are live-only, with no replay or on-demand access after each day ends.
Dates, gates, lineup and stream details per Lollapalooza.com, Time Out Chicago, Variety and Disney+ announcements, July 2026. Photo: the Lollapalooza sign in Grant Park, Chicago, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
