Billie Eilish wears a Chicago Bulls jersey during her headlining set on Thursday, the first day of Lollapalooza 2023 at Grant Park.. (Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times)
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.
Nearly 50 acts were on tap for today across the festival’s eight stages.
Carly Rae Jepsen, Portugal the Man, Kidd Kenn, Joy Oladokun, Dom Dolla and Key Glock were 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.
Here’s a look at some of today’s Day 1 highlights:
Billie Eilish performs on day one of Lollapalooza in Grant Park, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. (Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times)
Billie Eilish performs on day one of Lollapalooza in Grant Park, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. (Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times)
Mayor Brandon Johnson introduces Billie Eilish on day one of Lollapalooza in Grant Park, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. (Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times)
Billie Eilish performs on day one of Lollapalooza in Grant Park, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. (Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times)
Fans cheer and dance as Billie Eilish performs on day one of Lollapalooza in Grant Park, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. (Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times)
Karol G performs on the Bud Light stage on day one of Lollapalooza, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. (Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times)
Karol G performs on the Bud Light stage on day one of Lollapalooza, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. (Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times)
Fans turn on the lights on their phones as Karol G performs on the Bud Light stage on day one of Lollapalooza, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. (Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times)
Karol G performs on the Bud Light stage on day one of Lollapalooza, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. | Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times (Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times)
Carly Rae Jepsen performs on the Bud Light stage on day one of Lollapalooza, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. (Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times)
Carly Rae Jepsen performs on the Bud Light stage on day one of Lollapalooza, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. (Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times)
Carly Rae Jepsen performs on the Bud Light stage on day one of Lollapalooza, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. | Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times (Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times)
Lainey Wilson performs on Day 1 of Lollapalooza in Grant Park, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. (Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times)
Fans cheer and dance as Lainey Wilson performs on day one of Lollapalooza in Grant Park, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. (Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times)
Portugal. The Man performs on day one of Lollapalooza in Grant Park, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. (Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times)
Fans dance and cheer as Portugal. The Man performs on day one of Lollapalooza in Grant Park, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. (Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times)
Portugal. The Man lead singer John Gourley performs with the band on day one of Lollapalooza in Grant Park, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. (Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times)
New Jeans performs on the T-Mobile stage day one of Lollapalooza, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. (Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times)
NewJeans performs on the T-Mobile stage on day one of Lollapalooza in Grant Park. (Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times)
NewJeans performs on the T-Mobile stage on day one of Lollapalooza in Grant Park. (Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times)
NewJeans performs on the T-Mobile stage on day one of Lollapalooza in Grant Park. (Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times)
NewJeans performs on the T-Mobile stage on day one of Lollapalooza in Grant Park. (Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times)
Joy Oladokun performs on day one of Lollapalooza in Grant Park on Thursday afternoon. (Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times)
Joy Oladokun performs on day one of Lollapalooza in Grant Park. (Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times)
Fans kick back and enjoy the sunshine on Thursday afternoon at Lollapalooza. (Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times)
Fans take time for some photos near Buckingham Fountain during day one of Lollapalooza. (Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times)
Matt Maltese performs on the T-Mobile stage during day one of Lollapalooza, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. (Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times)
Carola delivers her Thursday afternoon set on Perry’s Stage at Lollapalooza. (Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times)
Carola delivers her Thursday afternoon set on Perry’s Stage at Lollapalooza. (Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times)
Carola smiles at the crowd during her Thursday afternoon set on Perry’s Stage at Lollapalooza. (Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times)
Bad Neighbors kick off their afternoon set at the Coinbase stage on Thursday at Lollapalooza. (Anthony Vazquez)
Bad Neighbors kick off their afternoon set Thursday at Lollapalooza. (Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times)
Lesly Reynaga kicks things off with a noontime set at the Bacardi Stage on Thursday at Lollapalooza. (Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times)
Lesly Reynaga kicks things off on Thursday afternoon at Lollapalooza with a noontime set. (Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times)
Lesly Reynaga kicks things off on Thursday afternoon at Lollapalooza with a noontime set. (Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times)
Fans stop for selfies at Lollapalooza on Thursday in Grant Park. (Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times)
Lollapalooza-goers check out the Free Naloxone tent located on the festival grounds. (Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times)
Fans take in the Thursday afternoon set by Bad Neighbors at Lollapalooza. (Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times)
Matt Maltese performs on the T-Mobile stage during day one of Lollapalooza, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. (Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times)
Fans take in the Thursday afternoon set by Bad Neighbors at Lollapalooza 2023 in Grant Park. (Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times)
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