Karol G’s Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour hits Soldier Field for two consecutive nights — Friday July 24 and Saturday July 25, 2026. Both shows start at 7:00 PM. This is one of the biggest concert events at Soldier Field this summer, and parking will be competitive, especially Saturday night.
Soldier Field — 1410 Museum Campus Dr, Chicago IL 60605
CTA: Red/Green/Orange Line to Roosevelt, then 0.8 mile walk south along the lakefront
Rideshare drop-off: 18th Street turnaround west of Lake Shore Drive
Express bus: 128 Soldier Field Express — $5, nonstop from Union/Ogilvie Station
Show Schedule
| Date | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, July 24 | 7:00 PM | Doors open earlier |
| Saturday, July 25 | 7:00 PM | Higher demand night |
Your Parking Options
Official Soldier Field Lots
| Lot | Access | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Adler Planetarium Lot | Walk-up, ~$165 | Closest on-site option, tailgating allowed, first-come first-served |
| Burnham Harbor Lot | Cash accepted | Good option if you arrive early |
| North Garage / Waldron Deck | Coupon only | Requires pre-purchased coupon — no walk-up access |
Saturday July 25 will be significantly more competitive than Friday. Book parking as early as possible if you’re driving Saturday — walk-up lots near Soldier Field fill fast for weekend concert nights and prices spike at the gate.
Skip the Parking — Transit Options
| Option | Details | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 128 Soldier Field Express | Nonstop from Ogilvie & Union Station to Soldier Field — concert days | $5 |
| CTA Red/Green/Orange Line | Roosevelt station, then 0.8 mile walk south along lakefront | $2.50 |
| CTA 146 Bus | Museum Campus bus — drops at north side of Soldier Field | $2.50 |
| Rideshare drop-off | 18th St turnaround west of Lake Shore Drive | Varies |
The 128 Soldier Field Express is genuinely the smartest move for both nights — $5 nonstop from downtown, no parking, no post-show Lake Shore Drive crawl. Grab dinner downtown before the show and let someone else deal with the traffic.
Night-by-Night Strategy
Friday, July 24
Friday night concert — strong demand but slightly easier than Saturday. Book parking ahead or take the 128 Express. Arrive at Soldier Field 60–75 minutes before the 7pm show time to avoid the worst of the pre-show traffic on Museum Campus Drive.
Saturday, July 25
Saturday night — highest demand of the two shows. Book parking now if you’re driving. Post-show Lake Shore Drive north will be packed — plan to wait 30–45 minutes or take the 128 Express back downtown.
Two nights at Soldier Field means a lot of fans staying over between shows. The South Loop and Museum Campus area put you closest, while downtown and River North give you more food and nightlife options between the Friday and Saturday sets.
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- Walk-up on-site option Adler Planetarium Lot — ~$165, arrive early
- Coupon-only lots North Garage, Waldron Deck — no cash entry
- Easiest transit option 128 Express — $5, nonstop from Union/Ogilvie Station
- CTA option Roosevelt station, 0.8 mile lakefront walk south
- Rideshare drop-off 18th St turnaround west of Lake Shore Drive
- Saturday July 25 Book parking immediately — higher demand than Friday
- Post-show exit Wait 30–45 min or take 128 Express back — LSD north is slow
Two nights of Karol G at Soldier Field means the smartest move is the same both nights: take the 128 Express if you can, or book parking as early as possible — Saturday especially. Don’t wing it on the peninsula.