The r/lollapalooza subreddit revived its yearly call for festivalgoers to bring Narcan (naloxone) as a proactive safety measure against overdoses at this year’s festival. The community reaffirmed that Lollapalooza has consistently provided free naloxone kits through multiple booths—most notably near Buckingham Fountain and inside the venue—reflecting the event’s partnership with the nonprofit This Must Be The Place.
While attendees are encouraged to carry personal Narcan kits for immediate response, the festival itself supplies ample resources, making personal possession optional but welcomed. The primary focus remains on harm reduction and readiness.
However, a segment of fans challenged the expectation for bystander administration, arguing overdose responsibility lies solely with the user and pushing back against normalizing peer intervention at festivals.
This exchange highlights the ongoing, nuanced conversation in festival communities around personal responsibility versus collective safety—underscoring the growing prominence of harm reduction practices in contemporary music events.
For more on Lollapalooza’s safety and naloxone info, visit their official safety page.
Source: r/lollapalooza