Lollapalooza
- Venmo × Lollapalooza2024–25
- Bud Light × Lollapalooza2023–26
- Welch's × Lollapalooza2026
Event Staffing in Chicago
Our Chicago brand ambassadors, promo models and event staff have worked Lollapalooza in Grant Park for Bud Light and Venmo, along with store openings, product tour kickoffs and brand campaigns for American Express, IKEA and Frigidaire.
You may have seen us at
- Lollapalooza
- American Express Shop Small
- National Restaurant Association Show
Recent work in Chicago
From Grant Park to the Store Floor
A slice of what our Chicago team has staffed since 2020: Lollapalooza every summer from 2023 to 2026, retail openings, and brand campaigns and tours that ran through Chicago.
Launches, Campaigns & Tours
- Mango × Chicago store opening2025
- Frigidaire × Stone-baked pizza oven tour kickoff2025
- United Masters × Atlanta and Chicago program2024
- IKEA × The Giving Bag2023
- American Express × Shop Small, NYC, Chicago and LA2023
The Chicago event year
Book Around the Big Weeks
Chicago's biggest events pull from the same pool of experienced staff. These are the dates to lock your team in early.
- MayNational Restaurant Association ShowMcCormick Place
- Late July to early AugLollapaloozaGrant Park
Planning in Chicago
What to Know Before You Staff Chicago
The rules and realities that shape a Chicago quote, so there are no surprises on the invoice.
Weekly Overtime, City Wage Rules
Illinois pays overtime after 40 hours in a week, with no daily overtime, so long single days don't trigger it. Chicago sets its own city minimum wage and has a Paid Leave ordinance that took effect in July 2024. Chicago quotes are built on the city rules.
Festival-Scale and Convention-Scale
Lollapalooza fills Grant Park, and McCormick Place is what Choose Chicago bills as the largest convention center in North America. At either one, plan for credential or badge pickup, long walks between gates or halls and load-in before doors open, and tell us where your activation sits so call times match.
Book Early for Lolla
Lollapalooza is the week when the most brands want the same experienced Chicago staff, and we've worked it every year from 2023 to 2026. If your program lands in late July or early August, send the request as soon as your dates are set.
FAQ
Chicago Staffing Questions
Do you use local staff in Chicago?
We staff Chicago programs with local talent wherever we can. For tours that include Chicago, like a multi-city launch, we staff the other stops from our teams in those cities.
How far ahead should we book for Lollapalooza?
As early as you can. Lolla is the week when the most brands want the same experienced staff, and the best people get booked first. Even on a short timeline, send the request. We respond to every quote within 48 hours.
Does Chicago's minimum wage change the quote?
It can. Illinois overtime is weekly, after 40 hours, with no daily overtime, but Chicago has its own city minimum wage and a Paid Leave ordinance. We quote Chicago events on the city rules and flag anything that affects your total.
Can you staff trade shows at McCormick Place?
Yes. Our team has worked the National Restaurant Association Show at McCormick Place, and we staff trade show booths with brand ambassadors and trade show models. Send your booth number and show hours with the brief.
What roles can you staff in Chicago?
Brand ambassadors, promotional and trade show models, spokesmodels, emcees, street teams, production assistants and guest services teams for festivals, conventions, store openings and brand tours.
Request a Chicago quote
Staffing an Event in Chicago?
Tell us what you're planning, from a store opening to a full Lollapalooza weekend. We'll come back with a Chicago quote within 48 hours.
Work in Chicago
Work Events in Chicago
Brand ambassadors, promo models and event staff: these Chicago jobs are open now.
No open Chicago events right now, but we're hiring event staff in other cities.
