Lollapalooza 2018: Street Closings, Weather And Musical Acts

CHICAGO, IL — The Weeknd and Bruno Mars are just two of the headliners at this year's Lollapalooza music festival in Chicago. This summer's four-day, outdoor concert event also features Jack White, Arctic Monkeys, Tyler the Creator, The National, Vampire Weekend and St. Vincent on the bill.

More than 180 musical acts will play on eight stages between Thursday, Aug. 2, to Sunday, Aug. 5, in Grant Park. Along with the performances, festival-goers will be able to check out Kidzapalooza, an enclosed children's area, as well as Lolla Market, a one-stop shopping area at Buckingham Fountain where visitors can pick up a variety of event merchandise.

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Patch has put together a guide for everything you need to know about this year's event before you go.

Lollapalooza 2018: The Basics

When: Thursday, Aug. 2, through Sunday, Aug. 5

Where: Eight stages around Grant Park

Tickets: General admission tickets are sold out except for single-day passes for Sunday, Aug. 5. Those tickets cost $120 (plus fees and taxes). Verified resale tickets are available, and prices vary. Go to the festival's website to shop and buy tickets and for more details.

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More Info: Go to Lollapalooza's website for the complete schedulefor this year's festival. Also, check out the site for the schedule of activities for the Kidzapalooza children's area, as well as more detailsabout the Lolla Market.

The Weather

Here's what the forecast looks like for Chicago during the music festival, according to the National Weather Service:

• Friday: Mostly sunny and clear. A high near 84, with a low around 7o.
• Saturday: Sunny and mostly clear. A high near 90, with a low around 73.
• Sunday: Partly cloudly with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. A high near 86, with a low around 74.

Go to the website for the National Weather Service for more details.

The Road Closings

Street shutdowns will begin Monday, July 30, and in some cases, they will remain closed through Thursday, Aug. 9.

• Columbus Drive, from Monroe Street to Roosevelt Road.
• Balbo Drive, from Michigan Avenue to Lake Shore Drive. The road will be closed between Columbus and Lake Shore drives through Thursday, Aug. 9.
• Jackson Boulevard, from Michigan Avenue to Lake Shore Drive. The road will be closed between Columbus and Lake Shore drives through Wednesday, Aug. 8.
• Congress Parkway, from Michigan Avenue to Columbus Drive, including Columbus Circle. The road will reopen at Columbus Drive Tuesday, Aug. 7.

The Music

The following acts will be playing on the main stage in Grant Park during the following days and times.

Friday, Aug. 3

• 1 to 1:45 p.m.: Alex Lahey
• 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.: Dermot Kennedy
• 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.: Tyler, the Creator
• 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.: Walk the Moon
• 8:30 to 10 p.m.: Bruno Mars

Saturday, Aug. 4

• 12:45 to 1:30 p.m.: Charlotte Cardin
• 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.: Bomba Estéreo
• 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.: Catfish and the Bottlemen
• 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.: Logic
• 8:30 to 10 p.m.: The Weeknd

Sunday, Aug. 5

• 12:45 to 1:30 p.m.: The Regrettes
• 2:30 to 3:3o p.m.: Anderson East
• 4:3o to 5:30 p.m.: Lykke Li
• 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.: Portugal, the Man
• 8:30 to 10 p.m.: Jack White

Other Acts to Check Out

Jaden Smith

• When: 5:15 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2
• Where: American Eagle Stage

Khalid

• When: 7 to 8 p.m. Thursaday, Aug. 2
• Where: Bud Light Stage

The National

• When: 8:30 to 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3
• Where: Bud Light Stage

LL Cool J

• When: 4:45 to 5:45 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4
• Where: Bud Light Stage

St. Vincent

• When: 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4
• Where: Bud Light Stage

Vampire Weekend

• When: 8:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4
• Where: Bud Light Stage

Gucci Mane

• When: 5 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 5
• Where: Bud Light Stage

The following is a complete list of the acts scheduled to perform at this year's festival:

The Aftershows

More than 20 venues around Chicago will be the backdrop for more than 55 performances by more than 110 artists as part of the festival's official aftershows. Vampire Weekend, Carly Rae Jepsen, Franz Ferdinand, The National and Chvrches are some of the acts playing at city nightspots, such as the Empty Bottle, The Vic Theatre and the House of Blues.

This chart shows who is performing where for the various aftershows, which run from Tuesday, July 31, through Sunday, Aug. 5:

Go to Lollapalooza's website for more details about the aftershows and visit Do312 to buy tickets for those performances.

Bruno Mars (Photo by Kevin Winter | Getty Images)