{"id":105917,"date":"2025-08-07T09:48:22","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T14:48:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.medill.northwestern.edu\/chicago\/?p=105917&#038;preview=true&#038;preview_id=105917"},"modified":"2026-01-01T16:04:51","modified_gmt":"2026-01-01T22:04:51","slug":"watch-backstage-chicago-episode-3-how-to-do-lollapalooza-2026-without-going-broke","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.medill.northwestern.edu\/chicago\/watch-backstage-chicago-episode-3-how-to-do-lollapalooza-2026-without-going-broke\/","title":{"rendered":"WATCH: Backstage Chicago, Episode 3: How to do Lollapalooza 2026 without going broke"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>By Abby Feldman and Reilly Cook<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Medill Reports<\/em><\/p>\n<p>In this episode of &#8220;Backstage Chicago,&#8221; Abby Feldman and Reilly Cook take viewers inside the fashion, fun and finances of Lollapalooza 2025. From on-the-ground interviews with festivalgoers to a deep dive into budgeting tips for next year\u2019s fest, the episode blends style and strategy to help fans plan for Lolla 2026 without breaking the bank. Plus, the Calendar Minute highlights Chicago\u2019s must-see events of the week, from Margarita Fest on the beach to Mozart at Ravinia. Whether you\u2019re a seasoned festgoer or just looking for something to do this weekend, this episode has you covered.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Backstage Chicago \u2014 Episode 3\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1108118372?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><i>&#8220;Backstage Chicago&#8221; is your all-access pass to the city&#8217;s hottest summer events. 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