Best of Riot Fest 2024 Photo Gallery + 3-Day Recap Video
So many great pictures, it’ll probably crash your tabsRiot Fest is over, and yeah, we’re bummed too. But don’t worry, the memories live on (and so do the porta-potty lines). There were crowdsurfing newlyweds, reunions, anniversaries, and of course, you beautiful maniacs. We’ll have a few more galleries, videos, and cool shit to share in the coming weeks, and we can’t wait until…
Couldn’t Get That Black Hoodie? Preorder Riot Fest 2024 Merch Now
Did you not go to Riot Fest but want to pretend you did?Are you already regretting not picking up some of our 2024 merch? Was your favorite design sold out by the end of the weekend? Did you not go to Riot Fest but want to pretend you did? We got you covered. Riot Fest 2024 merch is now live. Merch items typically ship in 2-3 weeks…
Riot Fest 2024: Sunday Photo Gallery
Riot Fest 2024 is over, but the memories will live on forever if you want them to. See the pics from day three, and don’t delete the app! We’ll have our Best Of Riot Fest Gallery, People Of Riot Fest Gallery, and a few more videos and photos coming your way soon. Plus, if you…
Riot Fest 2024: Saturday Photo Gallery
Gates open 12 PMIt’s the beginning of the end – Sunday of Riot Fest 2024 is here. Take a look at our Saturday photo gallery, and get ready to end this festival weekend with a bang. Today’s schedule and map are below; stay up-to-date throughout the day via the Riot App. Take a look at the final Late Night…
Riot Fest 2024: Friday Photo Gallery
Gates open at 11amRiot Fest 2024 Day One. If you can’t remember what happened, watch the video recap and see how good you look in all the photos. Today’s schedule and map are below; stay up-to-date throughout the day via the Riot App. We’ve also got daily schedules, Late Night Aftershows, transportation and neighborhood guides so you know where to get late night…
Riot Fest Artist Spotlight: Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness
Since crashing onto the music scene with an upright piano covered in Drive Thru Records and “don’t judge a movie by its book” stickers, you may have come to know him as the iconic frontman of Something Corporate and Jack’s Mannequin. But in less than two weeks, Andrew McMahon will perform at Chicago’s Riot Fest…
Chicago – Onsite Bike service from Working Bikes
Chicago – Local nonprofit, Working Bikes, will be providing valet/parking services at this year’s festival including all of the services listed below. Ride your bike to the fest and feel safe with their secure free bike parking or $5 suggested donation for valet bike parking, and get a tuneup while you’re enjoying the festival! Flat fix including…
Jonny Two Bags & Scott H. Biram – Thursday, November 5, Double Door
Just announced – we are happy to welcome Jonny Two Bags and Scott H. Biram to Double Door this November! Jonny Two Bags & Scott H. Biram w/ Jesse Dayton Thursday, November 5th Double Door 1551 N Damen Ave Doors: 7 PM // 17+ CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS
Attention, Attention, The Academy Is… to Reunite at Chicago Riot Fest
“You’ve won the role, you’ve played your part, you’ve been cordially invited.” You’ll be impressed. And you’ll definitely be excited. On Saturday, September 12th, 2015, frontman, William Beckett, who Alex Davies of BBC accurately called “Part Adam Lazarra, part Prince”, will join his bandmates in The Academy Is… for a one-off Riot Fest performance in…
Denver – Festival Map Now Available
Denver’s Riot Fest & Rodeo 2015 starts in one week! We are happy to share a detailed map of the festival grounds, including parking amenities, stage placements, vendors, rides, and more. Take a look below, or download our app to see a layout of the fest! Tickets are still available, but going fast. Get yours…
Riot Fest Speaks 2015
To continue the tradition that began last year with our inaugural Riot Fest Speaks panel we are very excited to announce the details for this year’s Riot Fest Speaks stage in Chicago! Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015 West Memphis Three Panel: 6:15 PM – 7:30 PM Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015 Dr. John Cooper Clarke: 3:45 PM –…
2015 Daily Schedules Now Available
The daily schedules for Denver, Chicago, and Toronto are available now! Take a look at the links below or download our app HERE (or in the Apple and Android app stores) to plan out your festival weekend: DENVER SCHEDULE // PURCHASE TICKETS HERE CHICAGO SCHEDULE // PURCHASE TICKETS HERE TORONTO SCHEDULE // PURCHASE TICKETS HERE
Riot Fest Artist Spotlight: Frank Turner and The Sleeping Souls
Riot Fest Artist Spotlight: Frank Turner and The Sleeping Souls By Lia Gurin Folk, punk, and politics have been synonymous since The Pogues blasted off the British seams in the early eighties. The concept of mixing traditional mainstream acoustic music with radical leftist lyrics has inspired a musical subgenre sustained by The Violent Femmes, Against…