Front-Row Dash as Lollapalooza Opens, Fans Sprint for Best Spots
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On Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026, Lollapalooza gates opened at 11 a.m. and hundreds sprinted from the main entrances across Grant Park to secure front-row barricade spots, braving muddy ground after overnight rain; fans rushed to see headliners like Tate McRae at the T-Mobile stage, while VIP viewing has made barricades harder to reach since 2023, and security prepared for long lines as festivalgoers waited hours for prime views.
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