Do I need to activate my Lollapalooza Wristband?

First off, if you’re interested in activating your wristband, here’s the link to do it:

Activate your wristband.

It’s super simple. Just put in the number on the back of your wristband, your contact information, and you’re good to go.

It shouldn’t take more than 3 minutes.

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Now, do you need to?

Do you want to use Lolla Cashless (a service that allows you to buy food, merchandise, etc. using your wristband instead of cash or a credit card)? If yes, then yes, you absolutely need to activate your wristband before going to the festival. It won’t work without it, and it won’t work if you try to activate it after you get there.

Other than that, you technically don’t need to, but Lolla says having an activated wristband will help if there any issues at the gate. Here’s what the Lolla website says on the matter: “In the event you encounter any issues as you enter or exit the festival grounds, activated passholders will receive quicker assistance.”

How true is this and how likely are you to experience any issues at the gate? Impossible to tell.

My advice: Just do it. It will take 3 minutes, and anything you can do avoid a panic attack at the gates when something goes wrong is worth it. Time is money, but peace of mind is priceless.

Activate your wristband here.