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Merchandise Staff in Chicago

Local field decisions

What changes in Chicago?

Lollapalooza runs four days in Grant Park, July 30 to August 2, 2026, so a merch stand is staffed through build, show, and strike on festival credentials.

Source: lollapalooza.com

What should the Chicago merchandise crew brief cover at Navy Pier and Festival Hall, Streeterville?

A Navy Pier merchandise brief should identify the actual venue and event credentials rather than borrowing a Grant Park festival plan. Lollapalooza runs July 30 through August 2, 2026, and its four-day operation covers build, show days, and strike under festival access controls.

Source: lollapalooza.com

What goes on the Chicago call sheet?

Festival Hall uses a different pier freight pattern, so state the stock arrival window, seller entrance, stand locations, register custody, replenishment route, and nightly reconciliation process for the Pier. If the dates overlap broader lakefront demand, keep rosters and credentials specific to their worksite. Every selling day needs its own opening count and signed transfer into the next shift.

Source: lollapalooza.com