RIOT FEST 2026 TICKETS
SEPTEMBER 18-20, 2026
DOUGLASS PARK, CHICAGO
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
General
Admission
- Daily festival entry 09/18 – 09/20
- Access to all GA areas, including food, beverage, and retail vendors, carnival rides, and over 90+ Artists on multiple stages
- Locker Rental Stations with charging capabilities (We recommend pre-purchasing lockers)
- Complimentary water stations
- Free arcade games at the on-site arcade + more
VIP
- Includes all benefits of General Admission, plus…
- Unlimited fest re-entry & commemorative wristband
- Dedicated VIP entrance for expedited entry into the festival
- Dedicated Food and Bar options exclusive to the VIP Lounge *NOW EXPANDED FOR 2026*
- Air-conditioned, flushable restrooms + dedicated banks of trusty porta potties
- Private Locker Rentals w/ charging capabilities (Available for purchase inside the VIP Lounge)
- Access to exclusive vendors such as massage therapists and hairstylists!
Deluxe
- Includes all amenity benefits of VIP, plus…
- Access to both VIP and Deluxe Areas
- Dedicated Viewing Areas at main stages
- Fully-stocked Open Bar in Deluxe Lounge
- Air-Conditioned flushable restrooms
- Plush, cozy, shaded lounge now with upgraded lounge furnishings and additional seating for 2026!
- Complimentary snacks
- Free Wifi & Cell phone charging area
- Personal guest services
- Private Lockers (Available for purchase in Deluxe Lounge)
Deluxe+
- Includes all benefits of VIP + Deluxe, plus…
- Access to the Deluxe+ Lounge with elevated viewing platform of the Main stage
- Dedicated Viewing Areas at main stages
- Fully-stocked, Open Bar Exclusive to Deluxe+ Lounge
- Luxury experience with upscale seating and shaded areas
- Dedicated Riot Fest merch concierge service
(Have them do your shopping for you!) - Personal concierge service (Forgot deodorant? Need sunscreen? They’ve got you covered.)
- Daily Catering (vegan options available)
- Private Air-conditioned Flushable restrooms
- Complimentary massage therapist in the Lounge
BACKSTAGE
Experience the festival like never before with our exclusive Backstage Pass, designed to give you top-level access and insider perks. A Backstage Pass includes all the amenity benefits of Deluxe+, Deluxe, VIP, and GA
★★★ PLUS! ★★★
- Access to the Backstage Area and Artist Lounge – get the exclusive behind-the-scenes experience
- Side-stage access for select sets, pending artist approval. (Sorry, no headliners – we’re not that powerful.)
- Golf cart transportation between stages and lounges. No more “I hit 20k steps” humblebrags.
- Artist lounge access with complimentary drinks and exclusive sneak peek of how the show comes together. Maybe you’ll spot a guitar tech. Maybe you’ll become one.
- Dedicated concierge to help you navigate the fest like a pro.
- Access to exclusive Backstage vendors and sponsorship activations.
- Exclusive gift bag and RF swag.
Interested? Email us at [email protected] with the subject line “Backstage Pass 2026” to inquire about availability and purchase details.
CONSIGNMENT TICKETS
Get tickets IRL.
Riot Fest knows that online ticket fees are totally not punk rock.
So, we’ve got a deal for you: go to Bucket O’ Blood or Reckless Records in person to grab 3-Day GA tickets to Riot Fest 2026.
CASH ONLY | $340 each
| Bucket O’ Blood Records 3182 N. Elston Ave | Reckless Records Lakeview 929 W. Belmont Ave |
| Reckless Records Wicker Park 1379 N. Milwaukee Ave | Reckless Records Loop 33 S. Wabash Ave |
| Kuma’s Corner – OG 2900 W Belmont Ave | Kuma’s Corner – Schaumburg 1570 E Golf Rd., Schaumburg, IL 60173 |
If you purchase a consignment ticket, you can only upgrade to VIP onsite during the festival. Upgrades are available at the box office trailer or at any VIP upgrade entrance inside the festival, subject to availability.
GROUP RATES
Rolling deep? We’ve got you. Groups of 10 or more can score discounted rates for Riot Fest 2026.
Request a quote; click the button below.
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