RiotLand. Only at Riot Fest. Starting this Friday in Chicago.
Explore RiotLand for yourself at Riot Fest kicking off in Douglass Park this Friday at 11AMRiot Fest is this weekend and you know what that means… It’s time to reveal RiotLand for the very first time. We’ve been teasing pictures all week long on Instagram, and if you want to get a first look at the “choose your own adventure world”, click the button below. Or, better yet download the…
The Riot Fest 2024 Map Is Here
Never get lost again.Never get lost again with this trusty map for Riot Fest 2024 in Douglass Park. Riot Fest is back in Douglass Park with five large stages, exclusive VIP and Deluxe lounges, Deluxe viewing areas near the stages, and RiotLand, a top-secret world featuring Logan Arcade, the Riot Pop!! skate ramp, and some surprise attractions you’ll…
The Riot Fest 2024 Schedule is Here.
See what time your favorite bands are playing, at the same time, on opposite sides of the parkWith just 36 days until Riot Fest, it’s time to know who’s playing when and what bands you have to painstakingly decide between. Take a look below to see who’s playing when on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and we’ll see you in Douglass Park! Schedule is subject to change.
Ani DiFranco: Riot Fest’s DIY Queen
Riot Fest may not conjure up the sound of acoustic guitars and jazz-inspired instrumentals for most, but real ones know the true spirit of Riot season is rebellion. Ani DiFranco’s steadfast desire to create a sound that honors her voice over the mainstream has made her a rebel who refuses to sell out. Maybe you…
What Bands Are The Riot Fest Artists Most Excited to See
Some of the answers, will shock you.Our daily schedules are out, which means now is the time you decide which bands you’re actually going to see on each day. To help you out, we thought we’d turn to the musicians themselves. We asked artists on the lineup one simple question: Which bands are you most excited to see this year? From…
Oso Oso’s Spur of the Moment Album + An Interview with Jade Lilitri
The band is playing Riot Fest on Friday, September 15th before they kick off their US tour.Oso Oso frontman Jade Lilitri always wanted to play Riot Fest, and now, it’s his first stop before embarking on a US tour. The Long Beach-originating band recently announced their tour, starting in Washington, D.C., with Carly Cosgrove and Kicksie. Oso Oso will be playing their latest album sore thumb, which they dropped in 2022.…
The Riot Fest Lineup’s Favorite Foo Fighters Songs
Your favorite Riot Fest artists tell us their favorite Foo Fighters songsFrom the classic 1997 The Colour And The Shape to their latest release, But Here We Are, Foo Fighters have a slew of hits to choose from. To narrow down the legendary band’s top songs, ahead of their headlining set on Friday of Riot Fest, we turned to our lineup. We asked some of the…
The Riot Fest 2023 Lineup’s Favorite Songs By The Cure
Your favorite Riot Fest artists tell us their favorite The Cure songsTo cap off Sunday at Riot Fest, The Cure will play their headlining set! You can look forward to tracks off of Wish, Disintegration and more from the quintessential rock band. Narrowing down their range of songs, we spoke to other Riot Fest artists. Check out what the band’s told us when we asked: What…
Riot App Just Got Updated with the Riot Fest 2023 Map!
(And this one only kinda sucks!)We’re almost a week away from Riot Fest, and you know what that means… It’s time to download the Riot Fest app. And, we’re making it worth your while with updates for 2023. We’ve got a brand new GPS-enabled festival map for you to check out with even more restaurants and nearby food to explore.…
Braid’s Bob Nanna Talks Favorite Memories from Riot Fest & His Favorite Venues in Chicago
If you’ve been coming to Riot Fest for a while, there’s a decent chance you’ve encountered Bob Nanna at some point. Best known as the guitarist/vocalist in bands like Braid, Hey Mercedes and Lifted Bells, he’s played a pivotal role in the local scene and the evolution of emo over the years. He’s also something…