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Information for residents

Dear residents of Berlin's Westend,

Lollapalooza Berlin presented by essence will once again take place in 2026 at the Olympiapark and Olympiastadion Berlin – on July 18 and 19, 2026. Once again, we welcome visitors from all over the world, and as every year, we are committed to informing you early and comprehensively.

In close cooperation with the relevant authorities of the City of Berlin, it is our express aim to do everything possible to limit inconveniences for you as residents during the festival to an absolute minimum.

If you have any questions or would like to get in touch with us, please send an email to nachbarschaft@lollapaloozade.com.

Festival

Lollapalooza Berlin presented by essence takes place on:

•      Saturday, July 18, 2026
•      Sunday, July 19, 2026

in the area of the Olympiastadion and Olympiapark Berlin. We expect up to 60,000 visitors per event day.

Venue opening hours:

•      Saturday: 11:00 – 01:00
•      Sunday: 11:00 – 00:00

Concert times:

•      Saturday: 12:00 – 23:00
•      Sunday: 12:00 – 22:00

Due to certain highly sought-after program items, there may be a temporary increase in visitors around the event site. In cooperation with the relevant authorities and security services, appropriate measures will be implemented for this.

Getting there & Traffic

Lollapalooza Berlin presented by essence continues to position itself as a largely car-free festival. Visitors are expressly requested to arrive by public transport. The U-Bahn and S-Bahn stations around the event site allow for direct and convenient travel.

Our goal is to maintain traffic flow around Westend as unrestricted as possible. Permanent road closures are not planned.

Temporary no-stopping zones and traffic restrictions may be implemented in the following areas, among others:

•      Flatowallee
•      Trakehner Allee
•      Passenheimer Straße
•      Coubertinplatz

The Olympische Platz will be temporarily closed to car traffic.

Setup and Dismantling / Sound Checks

Setup activities will begin on July 13, 2026; dismantling is expected to conclude by July 22, 2026. Noisier work will be restricted to the hours between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM.

The sound systems will be used:

•      on July 17, 2026 for measurement and leveling
•      on July 18 and 19, 2026 in the morning hours for sound checks

Resident Regulations

Eligible residents within the defined assessment boundaries have the option to apply for compensation. Applications can only be submitted and processed via the central online form.

Depending on your residential location and eligibility, and after a review, the following may be provided, among other things:

•      Festival ticket(s)
•      Hotel accommodation through our partner hotels or as an independent booking with subsequent reimbursement within the framework of the applicable guidelines

You can submit an application here.

The deadline for submitting applications is: July 10, 2026

Information Event

We cordially invite you to learn more about the event in person and address your questions directly to our team.

The information event for residents will take place:

Monday, June 08, 2026 · 6:00 PM – approx. 8:00 PM

VILLA at Olympiapark, Gretel-Bergmann-Weg 1, 14053 Berlin

More information on directions can be found further down this page.

 

Contact & Closing

We aim to keep the festival's impact on the neighborhood as minimal as possible and are happy to assist you with any questions.

Email: nachbarschaft@lollapaloozade.com

Email inquiries are processed continuously. Please note: Applications for compensation can only be submitted and processed until July 10, 2026.

Phone: During the festival, we will, of course, also be available by phone. The phone number will be published here shortly before the start of the setup phase.

We appreciate your understanding and look forward to continuing our good neighborly relations.

The Lollapalooza Berlin presented by essence Team

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