It’s Lollapalooza week and we’ve got you covered with details on how to successfully conquer Chicago’s biggest music festival. Which shoes to wear, what to pack, what you’re wearing (which will help me figure out what I’m wearing), so on and so forth. There are also a few bands you may not have heard of that will be playing at the fest and around town this week. Today, we’re listing our favorite side concerts and after-shows. Let’s get into it!
Maybe you hate crowds or maybe you just didn’t score tickets to Lolla this year (if so, we may be able to fix that. Stay tuned this week!). For you, my friend, there is hope. Big names, and a few up and coming artists, will be rocking out for free and for a fee throughout the city, starting today. Here is a list of my favorite side and after shows. Enjoy!
See our full event calendar.
Lollapalooza Aftershows
Who: Toro Y Moi
You’ll love him if you love: Tame Impala, MGMT
When: Wednesday, July 29th at 8 p.m.
Where: Metro, 3730 N. Clark Street, 60613
Ticket Price: $26
More info: Metro
Also playing at Lolla: Yes, Saturday at Palladia
Who: BROODS (at “FLOODfest)
You’ll love them if you love: Banks
When: Thursday, July 30th at 5 p.m.
Where: Virgin Hotels Chicago, 203 North Wabash Avenue, 60601
Ticket Price: FREE (must RSVP)
More info: Flood Magazine
Also playing at Lolla: Yes, Friday at Pepsi
Who: Gary Clark Jr.
You’ll love him if you love: Benjamin Booker
When: Thursday, July 30th at 8 p.m.
Where: House of Blues, 329 N Dearborn Street, 60654
Ticket Price: $29.50
More info: HOB
Who: Alt-J
You’ll Love them if you love: Bastille
When: Thursday, July 30th at 8 p.m.
Where: Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence Ave, 60640
Ticket Price: $35
More info: Live Nation
Also playing at Lolla: Yes, Friday at Bud Light
Who: Jidenna
You’ll love him if you love: Janelle Monae
When: Friday, July 31st at 10 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Where: Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel, 1 W. Upper Wacker Drive, 60601
Ticket Price: FREE (must RSVP)
More info: Renaissance Hotels
Also performing at Lolla: No
Who: Kaskade
You’ll love him if you love: Calvin Harris
When: Friday, July 31st at 9 p.m.
Where: Studio Paris, 59 W. Hubbard Street, 60654
Ticket Price: Starting at $65
More info: Studio Paris
Also playing at Lolla: Yes, Friday at Perry’s
Who: MisterWives
You’ll Love them if you love: Parmore
When: Friday, July 31st at 10 p.m.
Where: Park West, 322 W. Armitage Avenue, 60614
Ticket Price: $18
More info: Park West
Also playing at Lolla: Yes, Friday at Sprint