Riot Fest 2026 - 3-Day Music Festival in Chicago

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Cook County Commissioner Michael Scott, Jr. Presents the 2nd District Senior Casino Royale
Riot Fest // November 5, 2026November 5, 2026 // Community, Community Event, Riot Fest 2026
Riot Fest is excited to partner with Cook County Commissioner Michael Scott, Jr. for the 2nd District Senior Casino Royale!
Riot & Grind: A Perfectly Brewed Scavenger Hunt
Get your Riot Fest 2027 tickets and a cup of coffee!
Riot Fest // October 29, 2026October 30, 2026 // Archive, Chicago, Contests, Staff Picks, Stuff To Do
Smell that? It’s the smell of fresh tickets in the morning. Go find some.
Staff Picks: Spooky Soundtracks
Riot Fest // October 22, 2026 // Archive, Staff Picks, Stuff To Do
A wicked soundtrack makes a movie memorable, wouldn’t you agree?
Staff Picks: Spooky Season Favs
Riot Fest // October 21, 2026October 21, 2026 // Archive, Staff Picks, Stuff To Do
Here are our favorite things about this time of year. What are yours?