PHOTOS: Highlights from day one of Lollapalooza 2023
Here’s a look at some of the fun happening Thursday, opening day of the annual megafest in Grant Park.
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Chicago’s biggest summer music festival got underway Thursday beneath sunny skies and steamy temps.
Fans lined up at 4 a.m. at the entrance to Lollapalooza at Grant Park, many no doubt ready to stake out a spot close to the stage for Thursday night’s headliners Billie Eilish, Karol G, The Rose and Diplo.
There are nearly 50 acts on tap for today across the festival’s eight stages.
Carly Rae Jepson, Portugal the Man, Kidd Kenn, Joy Oladokun, Dom Dolla and Key Glock are also among the Thursday lineup.
And if you were unable to get tickets to the fest (at last report only single tickets for Saturday remain), you can check out all the music on Hulu, which will stream Lollapalooza to all subscribers beginning at 1 p.m. CT each afternoon across two channels.
Carola delivers her Thursday afternoon set on Perry’s Stage at Lollapalooza. Ashlee Rezin / Chicago Sun-Times
Carola smiles at the crowd during her Thursday afternoon set on Perry’s Stage at Lollapalooza. Ashlee Rezin / Chicago Sun-Times
Bad Neighbors kick off their afternoon set at the Coinbase stage on Thursday at Lollapalooza. Anthony Vazquez / Chicago Sun-Times
Bad Neighbors kick off their afternoon set Thursday at Lollapalooza. Anthony Vazquez / Chicago Sun-Times
Lesly Reynaga kicks things off on Thursday afternoon at Lollapalooza with a noontime set. Anthony Vazquez / Chicago Sun-Times
Lesly Reynaga kicks things off on Thursday afternoon at Lollapalooza with a noontime set. Anthony Vazquez / Chicago Sun-Times
Fans stop for selfies at Lollapalooza on Thursday in Grant Park. Anthony Vazquez / Chicago Sun-Times
Lollapalooza-goers check out the Free Naloxone tent located on the festival grounds. Anthony Vazquez / Chicago Sun-Times
Joy Oladokun performs on day one of Lollapalooza in Grant Park, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. Ashlee Rezin / Chicago Sun-Times
An employee prepares Big Ass Watermelon by Broken English Taco Pub during day one of Lollapalooza, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. Anthony Vazquez / Chicago Sun-Times
NewJeans performs on the T-Mobile stage on day one of Lollapalooza, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. Anthony Vazquez / Chicago Sun-Times
Fans cheer as New Jeans performs on the T-Mobile stage day one of Lollapalooza, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. Anthony Vazquez / Chicago Sun-Times
NewJeans performs on the T-Mobile stage on day one of Lollapalooza, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. Anthony Vazquez / Chicago Sun-Times
Fans cheer as New Jeans performs on the T-Mobile stage day one of Lollapalooza, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. Anthony Vazquez / Chicago Sun-Times
NewJeans performs on the T-Mobile stage on day one of Lollapalooza, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. Anthony Vazquez / Chicago Sun-Times
Fans dance near Perry’s Stage on day one of Lollapalooza in Grant Park, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. Ashlee Rezin / Chicago Sun-Times
Carly Rae Jepsen performs on the Bud Light stage on day one of Lollapalooza, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. | Anthony Vazquez / Chicago Sun-Times
Carly Rae Jepsen performs on the Bud Light stage on day one of Lollapalooza, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. Anthony Vazquez / Chicago Sun-Times
Lainey Wilson performs on day one of Lollapalooza in Grant Park, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. Ashlee Rezin / Chicago Sun-Times
Karol G performs on the Bud Light stage on day one of Lollapalooza, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. Anthony Vazquez / Chicago Sun-Times
Billie Eilish performs on day one of Lollapalooza in Grant Park, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. Ashlee Rezin / Chicago Sun-Times
Billie Eilish performs on day one of Lollapalooza in Grant Park, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. Ashlee Rezin / Chicago Sun-Times
