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…
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.
Dropkick Murphys’ Ken Casey on New Members, Old Traditions, and Staying Pro-Union
The band is bringing its St. Patrick’s Day Tradition to Chicago’s Radius venue on Saturday, February 26For the past two years, Boston punks Dropkick Murphys have held a virtual St. Patrick’s Day concert in lieu of their annual St. Paddy’s tour. Their livestream shows have amassed millions of views and won several awards, including the #3 spot on Pollstar’s “Top 2020 Livestreams” chart. But—despite the online success—vocalist and former bassist Ken…
Coheed and Cambria are Taking Over SeatGeek Stadium on August 6 (Plus, More Shows)
Get tickets early on 2/24 with these codes: “RIOT” (Coheed); “FTHC (Frank Turner); “HOCKEY” (Simple Plan/Sum 41)Check out our latest Riot Fest Presents shows with Coheed and Cambria, Frank Turner, Simple Plan & Sum 41! Pre-sales start Thursday, February 24 at 10 AM.
Go F❤️ck Yourself For Valentine’s Day!
Tag a lonely friend on our “GO F❤️CK YOURSELF” Valentine’s Day Contest Facebook post and we’ll pick one (lucky?) winner and treat them to dinner for 1, Prince vinyl, Riot Fest underwear, a “personal massager” & more! (plus, you’ll both win Riot Fest 2022 VIP tickets.) Head over to Facebook and enter now. We’ll pick…
Riot Fest 2022 Valentine’s Day Cards
Did you forget about Valentine’s Day? Or are you just too cheap to buy a card for your boo? Either way, we’ve got you covered.
Tales From the Cemetery: An Illustrated Interview with Ganser
Our favorite punk-geek-slash-comics-genius Bianca Xunise is back with more spooky stories from cool bands. After sharing Meet Me @ the Altar’s tale of playing a haunted theater, they’ve returned with a tale from Ganser about something even scarier than ghosts: touring while Black.
Rivers Cuomo Announces Weezify, a Weezer-Only Spotify Alternative
Listen to 3,500+ Weezer demos—and nothing else—on Cuomo’s new streaming service“Tired of Spotify? Come on over to Weezify.”
If You’re Cold, They’re Cold: All Hoodies Are 50% Off Today
Use code HOODY50 at checkoutHead over to RiotBrand.org and use the code HOODY50 at checkout—today only—to get yourself feeling nice and snug for this (and every) bitter Chicago winter.
Lou Reed’s ‘New Sensations’: An Unlikely Christmastime Staple
A look back into the holiday themes in Lou Reed’s 1984 solo record“Two years ago today, I was arrested on Christmas Eve.”