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.
The De-Evolution Will Be Televised: A Devo Comic, Part 1
See how the band got involved with David Bowie—and witness Mick Jagger’s reaction to their version of “Satisfaction” when Part 2 arrivesWhat led up to Devo’s sudden explosion of interest around “Whip It”—and how did they meet David Bowie? Find out in this two-part comic on the band’s history.
Pixies Set to Reissue ‘Trompe le Monde’ on Vinyl for 30th Anniversary
The final Pixies record with Kim Deal gets a new vinyl pressing this SeptemberPixies’ fourth LP ‘Trompe le Monde’ is getting a new vinyl reissue to celebrate its 30th anniversary this year. The record will be re-released on marble green vinyl September 24 via 4AD.
The Histories of The Gories, As Told by Mick Collins
“We rejected musicianship in favor of being the most butt-ugly sounding band you could be”Learn how Detroit garage-punk trio the Gories came together back in 1986—and don’t miss them Sunday, September 19 at Riot Fest 2021.
Riot Fest’s Virtual Museum of Bathroom Venues is Now Open
A selection of bathrooms from local Chicago venues—all from the comfort of your own home (or toilet)To celebrate Indepedent Venues Week—and the return of live music in Chicago this month—we’ve curated a selection of restrooms from independent venues across the city, fully viewable in 360° and VR.
Riot Fest Community Spotlight: Working Bikes
This week, we’re giving some love to our favorite bike shop in town: Working Bikes. Stop by if you’re looking to donate an old bike, need some used parts, or want to volunteer (and learn how to tune up bikes).
So That’s How a Pinball Machine is Made
Inside Chicago’s Stern Pinball, the world’s largest pinball manufacturer still standingWe toured Stern Pinball—the biggest pinball factory in the world, right in Chicago’s backyard—and took some very nice photos for you.
Riot Fest Community Spotlight: Mariscos La Playa
Our Community Spotlights feature the wonderful food, nightlife, and local businesses found within Douglass Park, home to Riot Fest.