Base Your Lollapalooza Weekend on Chicago's North Shore
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Lollapalooza 2026

Your Lollapalooza wristband gets you into the festival. Chicago's North Shore gets you the rest of the weekend. Stay close enough to easily get to Grant Park by train or car, but far enough away to recharge after a full day of music, crowds, and unforgettable performances.

Before the gates open and after the encore ends, discover the North Shore's beaches, breweries, restaurants, shopping districts, and lakeside hangouts. Use the links and calendar below to find the perfect place to stay, fuel up between sets, and make the most of your festival weekend.


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Festival Break? We've Got Plans for That:

 

 

29
July

Music on the Esplanade - The Donna Herula Band

July 29, 2026
Watch the sunset, and unwind with live music on the Esplanade. You are encouraged to ... MORE
30
July

Wheeling Thursday Night Live

 July 30, 2026
Come and experience Deadfest, A group of skilled musicians who passionately play the ... MORE
30
July

Downtown Summer Sounds - Mixx Company Band

July 30, 2026
Downtown Summer Sounds is a free outdoor concert series on Thursday evenings. Th... MORE
31
July

Summer of Sound at Westfield Old Orchard

July 31, 2026
Enjoy an unforgettable summer experience at Westfield Old Orchard! Enjoy free concert... MORE
31
July

Dvořák’s “New World” Symphony

 July 31, 2026
Ravinia presents Dvořák’s “New World” Symphony. On a warm su... MORE
31
July

Stewart Copeland: Have I Said Too Much?

July 31, 2026
In Have I Said Too Much: The Police, Hollywood, and Other Adventures, Stewart Copelan... MORE
1
Aug

John Williams and Rachmaninoff

 August 1, 2026
Ravinia presents John Williams and Rachmaninoff. On a warm summer evening, there&rsqu... MORE
1
Aug

Walking Tour: Burnham in Evanston

 August 1, 2026
Daniel Burnham, Chicago’s most well-known architect, chose to live in what he c... MORE
1
Aug

America Grows - 250 Years of Garden Stories: Beaded Artwork

 August 1, 2026
July 4, 2026, marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Indepe... MORE
1
Aug

Starlight Movie Series - Double Feature - The Land Before Time & Jurassic World Rebirth

 August 1, 2026
The 2026 Evanston Starlight Concert & Movie Series features free outdoor movies a... MORE
1
Aug

Evanston Made - First Saturdays Evanston Art Events

August 1, 2026
Evanston Made hosts First Saturday Evanston Art Events, a self-guided exploration of ... MORE
2
Aug

This Land: America in Song

 August 2, 2026
Ravinia presents This Land: America in Song. On a warm summer evening, there’s ... MORE
2
Aug

Watchhouse

 August 2, 2026
Watchhouse is an Americana/folk duo based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The group w... MORE
2
Aug

West Texas Exiles

 August 2, 2026
Featuring five musicians who grew up in El Paso, Lubbock and Amarillo, the West Texas... MORE
31
July

The River Bride

 July 31, 2026 - August 2, 2026
Three days before a wedding, a handsome and mysterious man is fished from the Amazon ... MORE
3
Aug

Music on the Esplanade - Fernandez & Kimball

August 3, 2026
Watch the sunset, and unwind with live music on the Esplanade. You are encouraged to ... MORE
23
June

Tuesdays in the Park - Summer Concert Series

June 23, 2026 - August 4, 2026
Grab your chair or picnic blanket and head over to enjoy fun performances in the park... MORE
5
Aug

Danish String Quartet

 August 5, 2026
Ravinia presents Danish String Quartet. On a warm summer evening, there’s nothi... MORE
5
Aug

Music on the Esplanade - The Box Band

 August 5, 2026
Watch the sunset, and unwind with live music on the Esplanade. You are encouraged to ... MORE
8
July

Wednesdays on the Green - Summer Sessions in Skokie

July 8, 2026 - August 12, 2026
Experience the ultimate summer vibes in Skokie! Join the fun every Wednesday at 7pm o... MORE
4
June

Leopoldstadt

 June 4, 2026 - August 16, 2026
At the dawn of the 20th century, Vienna is the heart of European culture. While an ex... MORE
13
June

Garden Chef Series

 June 13, 2026 - August 23, 2026
Learn to cook with garden-fresh ingredients all summer long at the Garden Chef Series... MORE
9
June

Wheeling Tuesday Night Market

 June 9, 2026 - August 25, 2026
The outdoor plaza comes alive with a variety of local vendors offering food, drinks, ... MORE
4
June

Wilmette's Sound of Summer

 June 4, 2026 - September 27, 2026
Bring a lawn chair and takeout from your favorite Wilmette restaurant and sit on the ... MORE
17
June

Northbrook Farmers Market

June 17, 2026 - October 14, 2026
Treat yourself to some Wednesday Love at Northbrook Farmers Market! Enjoy the freshes... MORE
20
June

Glenview Farmers Market

 June 20, 2026 - October 24, 2026
The Glenview Farmers Market will open for the season on June 20 o... MORE
6
June

Winnetka Farmers Market

 June 6, 2026 - October 31, 2026
Saturdays Rain or Shine! Bring home some of the most luscious, fresh- picke... MORE
18
Apr

Wilmette French Market

 April 18, 2026 - October 31, 2026
The Wilmette French Market operates every Saturday from 8am to 1pm just east of the W... MORE
31
May

Skokie Farmers Market

 May 31, 2026 - November 1, 2026
The 2026 Skokie Farmers’ Market begins on Sunday, May 31, and will be open... MORE
2
May

Downtown Evanston Farmers Market

 May 2, 2026 - November 7, 2026
The Downtown Evanston Farmers Market is open every Saturday, May 2 through Novem... MORE
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