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…
Not Ready For New Year’s Eve Parties? This Year, Try ‘Get Crazy’ Instead
A semi-forgotten rock ‘n’ roll comedy from the director of Rock ‘n’ Roll High School, now freshly available on Blu-ray/DVD for the first timeStaying in this year for New Year’s? The guy who directed Rock ‘n’ Roll High School made a pretty great NYE film called Get Crazy—and it even has Lee Ving in it.
Green Day’s ‘Kerplunk’ Celebrates 30 Years (And Laurie L. Is Out of Prison)
Lookout! Records co-founder Larry Livermore recalls the release of Green Day’s 2nd studio albumIn 1991, international pop punk superstars Green Day hadn’t yet achieved international fame. And, while they may have been rising local stars in the East Bay punk scene, they were still a far cry from any major commercial success. All of that would begin to change, though, when the band released Kerplunk—often stylized as Kerplunk!—their…
Riot Fest Would Like to Mail You a Holiday Card… Again
In the spirit of Riot Festmas and all holidays that surround this festive time of the year, we’d like to send you a holiday card because we love like you. The first 250 people who fill out the form below (sorry, U.S. residents only) will receive a 2021 Riot Fest holiday card in the mail…
Finally: Chicago is Getting a Golden Girls Convention in 2022
Golden Con—a first-of-its-kind event—will stretch an entire weekend next springMark your calendars, set your alarms, and start assembling your Dorothy cosplay: The Golden Girls is getting its very own fan convention, and it’s taking place right here in Chicago.
25% Off All RiotBrand.org Merch This Weekend
Use code HOLIDAY25 at checkoutSince it’s been extra cold lately (and because the lack of sunlight past 4 o’clock is utterly dreadful), this should cheer you up: All Riot Fest merch is 25% off this weekend! Starting now until this Sunday (Dec. 5 @ 11:59pm), use code HOLIDAY25 to stock up on stocking stuffers and warm winter wear—including a new Skanta Claus…
Share Some Love and Donate to Our Holiday Clothing Drive
Drop off items from now until January 6, benefiting the students and families of Lawndale Community AcademyThe Riot Fest Foundation is joining forces with Lawndale Community Academy for a clothing drive this winter! Starting today (until January 6), you can drop off clothing, hygiene supplies, and coats needed for children ages K-8 to help out the students and families of Lawndale Community Academy. Here is what you can donate: Hygiene Items…
Snowstorm Traps Oasis Cover Band, Entire Audience Inside Pub for 3 Days
“Anyway, here’s Wonderwall”Sounds like the set-up to a great joke, right? Guess again.
Dropkick Murphys Return to Chicago for St. Patrick’s Day Tour on February 26
Pre-sale tickets go on sale this Thursday, November 11 (use password RIOT)THE BOYS ARE BACK! Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day early with Dropkick Murphys at Radius Chicago on February 26, with special guests The Bombpops and The Rumjacks.