Lollapalooza generates substantial revenue, with recent figures showing that the Chicago Park District alone received over $9.6 million in fees from the festival in 2023. The total festival revenues topped out at over $85 million that year. Additionally, the festival is estimated to contribute more than $400 million annually to the local Chicago economy through spending on hotels, restaurants, and other related businesses. Overall, its economic impact is measured in the hundreds of millions each year, supporting thousands of jobs in the region.