Major Lazer Takes Over Sound Bar After Lolla
Major Lazer’s official Lollapalooza Aftershow lands at Sound Bar in Chicago on Thursday, July 30 at 10:00 PM CT. If you’re spending the day on the festival grounds before heading downtown for the late-night set, the weather is going to shape your whole day — not just the show.
What the Forecast Says
According to the National Weather Service, Thursday calls for a high near 84°F with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7 AM. After that early window clears, expect sunny skies through the afternoon, with wind out of the NE at 5 to 10 mph — light enough that it shouldn’t be a factor. The chance of precipitation sits at just 15%, and it’s confined to the early morning hours, so the bulk of your day at Lolla — and the walk over to Sound Bar for Major Lazer at 10 PM — should stay dry.
What to Wear
With a high near 84°F under sunny skies for most of the day, dress light and breathable. Since you’re likely on your feet from festival grounds to aftershow, comfortable walking sandals will save you by the time Major Lazer takes over. Sun exposure is the real concern here — not rain — so don’t skip SPF 50 sport sunscreen if you’re outdoors for daytime sets before the show.
Festival Gear That Actually Matters Today
A full day outdoors into a late-night aftershow means hydration and battery life are your two biggest logistics problems. A hydration backpack keeps you drinking water through the heat without hunting down refill lines all day. And with a schedule that stretches from festival gates to a 10 PM set, a portable phone charger 20000mah is basically mandatory — between photos, texts to your group, and mobile tickets, your phone will not make it to Sound Bar on native battery alone.
If you’re out early and want to hedge against that slight pre-7 AM shower chance, a packable rain jacket tucks into almost any bag and costs you nothing in comfort once the sun comes out.
Practical Tips
Sound Bar is a downtown venue, so plan your route from the festival grounds with rideshare or transit in mind rather than driving and parking near Lolla. Arrive with buffer time — aftershows tied to Lollapalooza tend to fill up fast on a night when the festival crowd is already downtown. Check the venue’s bag policy before you go, since festival-day bags don’t always carry over to club venues.
Bottom Line
Sunny, warm, and dry is the story for Thursday — the only rain risk is over before most people are even awake. Pack for heat and a long day, not for rain, and you’ll be ready when Major Lazer takes the stage at Sound Bar.