Lollapalooza is one of the most popular music festivals in the United States, attracting hundreds of thousands of attendees each year. The festival takes place every summer in Chicago’s Grant Park and features a diverse lineup of rock, hip hop, electronic, and alternative artists on multiple stages over four days.
With Lollapalooza often selling out months in advance, many attendees look to purchase tickets through the festival’s official ticket exchange program. This allows current ticket holders to resell their tickets if they can no longer attend. It provides a safe and guaranteed way for fans to buy and exchange Lollapalooza passes.
When does the Lollapalooza ticket exchange open?
The Lollapalooza ticket exchange typically opens around one month before the festival starts. For the 2023 festival taking place August 3-6, the exchange will likely open in early July. Ticket holders who can no longer attend will be able to list their tickets for resale as soon as the exchange opens.
Fans looking to purchase tickets on the exchange will be able to do so as soon as tickets become available. The selection of tickets and prices fluctuate throughout the exchange period based on supply and demand.
How does selling tickets on the Lollapalooza exchange work?
Lollapalooza ticket holders who can no longer attend the festival can resell their tickets through the official exchange once it opens. To list a ticket for resale, they will need to log into their Front Gate Tickets account and access the Order Details page.
There will be an option to “Sell Tickets” which will walk through listing the tickets on the exchange. Sellers will need to set an asking price and complete the listing details. Lollapalooza tickets can be priced dynamically based on demand, but prices are capped at $450 plus fees for 4-day General Admission passes.
Once tickets are listed for sale, the original ticket barcodes are invalidated and new barcodes are generated for the resale tickets. This ensures security and prevents duplicate use of tickets.
How does buying tickets on the Lollapalooza exchange work?
Fans looking to purchase Lollapalooza tickets on the exchange can browse available listings after logging into their Front Gate Tickets account. They will be able to view the ticket type, asking price, and listing details for each resale ticket.
Buyers can purchase tickets directly through the exchange platform after entering payment information. They will receive new valid barcodes to redeem their tickets onsite at the festival. Buyers will need to have a Front Gate Tickets account to complete resale purchases.
It’s recommended to purchase exchange tickets early, as high demand tickets tend to sell quickly. There are risks of scams and counterfeits when buying from unauthorized third-party resellers.
What types of tickets are available on the exchange?
A variety of official Lollapalooza tickets can be resold on the exchange, including:
- 4-Day General Admission
- 4-Day VIP
- 4-Day Platinum
- Single day passes
- VIP add-ons (e.g. Chow Town pass)
The selections will vary throughout the exchange period based on what current ticket holders opt to resell. General admission passes tend to be the most common.
Is there a fee or catch to buy or sell on the exchange?
Lollapalooza does charge fees to facilitate ticket resales on the official exchange:
- Sellers are charged a 10% transaction fee
- Buyers are charged a 5% transaction fee
For example, if a 4-day pass is resold for $300, the seller will receive $270 after the 10% seller fee. The buyer will pay $315 including the ticket price plus a 5% buyer fee.
There are no hidden fees, charges, or catches associated with using the official Lollapalooza ticket exchange. It provides a safe, guaranteed way for fans to resell and purchase tickets.
Can tickets be transferred outside the exchange?
Lollapalooza tickets cannot be legally transferred or resold outside of the official exchange. All sales must be conducted via the exchange once it opens.
If someone attempts to sell an original ticket barcode outside the exchange after listing it for resale, it will be invalid. Lollapalooza’s system invalidates original barcodes once exchange sales are processed.
Transferring tickets privately also carries high fraud risks. Only tickets purchased directly via the exchange are guaranteed valid for entry.
When does the exchange stop selling tickets?
The Lollapalooza ticket exchange typically closes sales 24-48 hours prior to the festival opening each year. For the 2023 festival, the exchange will likely stop selling tickets on the evening of Tuesday, August 1 or Wednesday, August 2.
After the exchange closes, unsold tickets are surrendered back to Lollapalooza and no additional resale transactions can be processed. Tickets can no longer be listed or purchased on the exchange at that point.
Can I sell a partial order or split tickets?
Lollapalooza ticket orders cannot be partially resold or split up on the exchange. Sellers must relist the entire original order for resale.
For example, if an original order has two 4-day passes, both passes must be resold together. The order cannot be split to sell just one of the tickets.
This policy prevents issues with partial orders and ensures all resold tickets can be fulfilled correctly. Buyers on the exchange also know they are purchasing complete orders.
Conclusion
Lollapalooza’s official ticket exchange provides a guaranteed, secure way for current ticket holders to resell their passes if they can’t attend. Fans looking to buy can purchase sought-after tickets at fair market prices.
Both buyers and sellers should understand the exchange timelines, fees, and policies around reselling ticket orders. Using the official exchange is highly recommended over unauthorized third-parties.
With high demand every year, the Lollapalooza ticket exchange lets fans experience the festival by facilitating safe ticket transactions between current holders and eager buyers.
