CHILE · FESTIVAL GUIDE
Key Facts
- —Date Friday, 12 March 2027, to Sunday, 14 March 2027, the 15th edition of Lollapalooza Chile; the day-by-day lineup has not been announced yet.
- —Venue Parque O’Higgins in Santiago, Chile, just south of the city centre, with Metro stops at Parque O’Higgins and Rondizzoni stations on Line 2.
- —Headliners Travis Scott, Charli XCX, The Killers, David Guetta, Queens of the Stone Age and The Neighbourhood lead a bill of more than 80 acts announced on 8 October.
- —Start times Set times are not out yet; Santiago runs two hours ahead of US Eastern time on Friday and Saturday, and one hour ahead on Sunday.
- —Tickets Ticketmaster Chile is the only official seller; three-day passes are in the Preventa 3 phase, and single-day passes go on sale after the day-by-day lineup.
- —Prices A three-day general pass costs CLP 330,400 (about US$337) including fees, or CLP 271,400 (US$276) with the Banco de Chile or Cenco Malls discount.
- —Power Index Chile ranks 3rd of 14 in The Rio Times Latin America Power Index, with 63.6 points (October 2026 edition).
- —What it means for you US citizens need no visa for stays of up to 90 days, and the State Department rates Chile at Level 2, exercise increased caution.
Lollapalooza Chile has named its 2027 lineup, and half of the ten headline names are American acts. Travis Scott, The Killers and Queens of the Stone Age head to a Santiago park in March.
Lollapalooza Chile 2027 takes over Parque O’Higgins in Santiago from Friday, 12 March 2027, to Sunday, 14 March 2027. The festival unveiled its lineup on Thursday, 8 October, led by Travis Scott, Charli XCX, The Killers and David Guetta.
Three-day general passes are sold only through Ticketmaster Chile, at CLP 330,400 (about US$337) in the current phase. For US fans, the trip means a long flight south, a passport and planning around late-summer heat and big crowds.
Why This Festival Matters to US Fans
Lollapalooza began in the United States, and its flagship last ran in Chicago’s Grant Park from 30 July to 2 August 2026. Chile became the brand’s first home outside the United States in 2011, according to The Clinic, a Santiago news outlet.
The 2027 edition is the 15th in Chile, as the anniversary logo on the official poster shows. The Clinic and Marca Chile, the official country brand agency, put 2026 attendance at about 80,000 people a day.
Five of the ten headline names are American. Travis Scott is a Houston rapper, The Killers hail from Las Vegas, and Queens of the Stone Age formed in California.
The Neighbourhood, a California band, and US singer Sombr are the other two American names on the top line. Cage the Elephant, Dominic Fike, Leon Bridges, Geese and Violet Grohl, daughter of Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl, add more lower down.
The top line also includes Charli XCX from Britain, David Guetta from France and Fontaines D.C. from Ireland. British dance act The Prodigy and Venezuelan band Rawayana complete the ten headline names.
Emol, the El Mercurio news site, named Francisca Valenzuela, Javiera Mena, Ana Tijoux, Leo Rey and Los Tetas among the Chilean acts. The official poster lists more than 80 acts in all, from British DJ Four Tet to Spanish singer Amaia.
Dates and Start Times in US Eastern Time
The festival runs on Friday, 12 March 2027, Saturday, 13 March 2027, and Sunday, 14 March 2027. Organisers have not yet said which artists play on which day.
Gate opening and set times have not been published either. Pauta, a Santiago radio and news outlet, reported that single-day passes will go on sale only after the daily lineup appears.
Santiago keeps Chilean summer time, three hours behind UTC, until early April 2027. On Friday and Saturday, US Eastern Standard Time is five hours behind UTC, so Santiago runs two hours ahead of New York.
US daylight saving time starts at 2 a.m. on Sunday, 14 March 2027, the festival’s final day. From then on, Santiago is only one hour ahead of US Eastern time.
As an example, a 10 p.m. set on Friday or Saturday would start at 8 p.m. Eastern. The same set on Sunday would start at 9 p.m. Eastern, but no set times exist yet.
Tickets and Prices
Ticketmaster Chile is the only official seller, according to both the festival’s FAQ and the Ticketmaster event page. Organisers warn that tickets bought elsewhere may be stolen, forged or sold far above face value.
Three-day general passes are now in the Preventa 3 phase, at CLP 295,000 (about US$300) plus CLP 35,400 (US$36) in fees. The total of CLP 330,400 equals about US$337 at 981.82 pesos per dollar, the open.er-api.com rate on 15 October.
A 20% discount for Banco de Chile customers and Cenco Malls app users brings the pass to CLP 271,400 (US$276). The discount does not apply to the service charge, and each discounted tier has a limited stock.
Once Preventa 3 ends, the regular price for the same pass rises to CLP 369,600 (US$376). The official price page listed 16,410 Preventa 3 general passes in stock when checked on 15 October.
Lolla Lounge passes run from CLP 617,200 to CLP 835,600 (US$629 to US$851) across sales phases, before discounts. Platinum passes run from CLP 1,047,200 to CLP 1,306,000 (US$1,067 to US$1,330), with shade, an open bar for adults and premium toilets.
Children under 10 enter free with an adult who holds a ticket, according to the official price page. A three-day parking pass costs CLP 49,000 (US$50) on Ticketmaster, and spaces are limited.
Buying From the United States
The FAQ says buyers abroad must register on Ticketmaster, and the payment card holder must also be the account holder. Purchases from abroad are allowed until about one month before the festival, a deadline organisers say may change.
Buyers abroad can swap their ticket for a wristband only at the Will Call desk. Home delivery of wristbands is offered only inside Chile, so plan time for the pick-up in Santiago.
A peso charge on a US card may also carry a foreign transaction fee from your bank. Keep the order confirmation and your passport at hand, since wristband pick-ups require the purchase QR code and identification.
Getting to Parque O’Higgins
Parque O’Higgins is a large city park south of downtown Santiago, next to the domed arena now called Santander Arena. The festival FAQ points visitors to Metro Lines 2, 3 and 6, using Parque O’Higgins and Rondizzoni stations.
Both named stations sit on Line 2, while Lines 3 and 6 serve as connections. City buses also run nearby, and the FAQ refers riders to the Red Movilidad website for routes and times.
Free bicycle racks are available inside the grounds, according to the organisers. Driving is the hardest option, since parking is limited and sold in advance on Ticketmaster.
Each pass allows only one entry per day, so leaving the park means you cannot return that day. The only exception is for parents who register children at the Kidzapalooza family area.
International flights from the United States land at Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, northwest of central Santiago. Allow extra time for the drive into the city, especially on a Friday afternoon.
What to Bring and What Is Banned
Bags and backpacks may hold up to 16 litres and must have a single pocket or opening, under the festival’s entry rules. Security checks every bag, and No Bag Express lanes speed up entry for those who carry none.
You may bring a reusable 500 ml bottle and one sealed half-litre plastic bottle of water. Sunscreen must be cream, not aerosol, and power banks are capped at 20,000 mAh.
Alcohol, outside food and drinks, glass, e-cigarettes, selfie sticks and laser pointers are banned. Professional cameras, drones and tripods are also barred, and the whole festival is smoke-free under Chilean law.
Mid-March is late summer in Santiago, so plan for strong sun during long afternoons outdoors. Free water stations are part of the general pass, according to the official price page.
In 2026 the festival ran a cashless wristband system loaded with Lolla Pesos. The payment setup for 2027 has not been published yet.
Safety and Entry Rules for US Visitors
The US State Department rates Chile at Level 2, “exercise increased caution,” in an advisory issued on 19 August 2026. It lists crime, civil unrest and health as the risk indicators.
The department calls petty crime common in Chile, and says street crime happens most often in Santiago and five other cities. Its list of pickpocketing hotspots includes Plaza de Armas, Bellavista and Mercado Central, all popular with visitors.
Keep phones and wallets out of sight in festival crowds and on the Metro after the shows. The State Department advises using regulated taxis with orange or yellow plates, or legal ride-share apps.
It also warns that demonstrations can start with little notice and disrupt Santiago’s buses and Metro. Check local news on festival days, and avoid any protest you come across.
US citizens need no visa for tourist stays of 90 days or less, according to the State Department. Your passport must be valid for the whole stay, with one blank page for each entry stamp.
On arrival, visitors receive a Tourist Card valid for up to 90 days, which they must hand back on departure. The department also says tourists must be able to show at least US$46 a day for expenses.
What It Means for You
For US fans, Lollapalooza Chile 2027 brings Travis Scott, The Killers and Queens of the Stone Age to one Santiago weekend. A three-day general pass costs about US$337 in the current phase, before flights and hotels.
Buy only through Ticketmaster Chile, and wait for the day-by-day lineup before planning around one artist. Book flights and rooms early, because about 80,000 people a day attended the 2026 edition.
Check the State Department advisory again before you fly, because ratings can change. Watch the festival’s official channels for set times, gate times and any change to the entry rules.
What Is Not Known
The day-by-day lineup, set times and gate opening times have not been announced. Prices for single-day passes are also unknown, because those passes go on sale only after the daily lineup.
It is not yet clear how long Preventa 3 will last before regular-price sales begin. The cashless payment system and the final entry rules for 2027 may also change before March.
Connected Coverage
The Rio Times Santiago city guide covers neighbourhoods, transport and costs for visitors and new residents. For events before the festival, see What to Do in Santiago in October 2026.
For more live music in the Chilean capital, see the overview of Santiago concerts in 2026. It covers the big arena and stadium shows on the city’s calendar this year.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Lollapalooza Chile 2027 and who is playing?
The festival runs from Friday, 12 March 2027, to Sunday, 14 March 2027, at Parque O’Higgins in Santiago. Travis Scott, Charli XCX, The Killers and David Guetta lead a bill of more than 80 acts.
How much are Lollapalooza Chile 2027 tickets?
A three-day general pass costs CLP 330,400 (about US$337) in the current Preventa 3 phase, including fees. Ticketmaster Chile is the only official seller, and single-day passes are not on sale yet.
What time is Lollapalooza Chile in US Eastern time?
Santiago is two hours ahead of US Eastern time on Friday and Saturday, and one hour ahead on Sunday. The gap narrows on Sunday because US daylight saving time starts that day, and set times have not been published.
Do US citizens need a visa for Lollapalooza Chile?
No visa is needed for tourist stays of 90 days or less, according to the US State Department. Your passport must be valid for the whole stay and have one blank page for each entry stamp.
Sources: Lollapalooza Chile, official site and 2027 lineup poster; Lollapalooza Chile, prices; Lollapalooza Chile, FAQ; Lollapalooza Chile, cashless system (2026); Ticketmaster Chile, Lollapalooza Chile 2027; Lollapalooza Chicago; Marca Chile, 16 March 2026; Pauta, 8 October 2026; Emol, 8 October 2026; The Clinic, 8 October 2026; US State Department, Chile travel advisory; US State Department, Chile country information; open.er-api.com exchange rates (all accessed 15 October 2026).
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