See you back in Douglass Park this September.
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The History of Riot Fest: Part One
Before now, there were rats.On November 4, 2005, Riot Fest opened its doors for the first time at Chicago’s Congress Theater. The inaugural weekend was headlined by iconic punk bands like The Dead Kennedys, The Misfits, and a reunited Germs, along with other beloved acts in the genre. No one could anticipate that this weekend of music would evolve…
Staff Picks: Our Favorite Riot Fest Sets From The Last 20 Years
The Riot Fest Staff’s Favorite Sets From The Last 20 YearsTo help celebrate our upcoming 20th, here are some of our favorite Riot Fest sets from the last 20 years. HANNAH THE CURE – 2023 My first time seeing one of the most legendary bands ever, I had waited so long for it! I’ve listened to The Cure since I was a child with my dad,…
Riot Fest 20th Anniversary Lineup Clue #2
Riot Fest 20th Anniversary Lineup Clue #1
2025 Early Bird Presale Tickets: ON SALE NOW
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Riot Fest 20th Anniversary Lineup Clue #1
Riot Fest 20th Anniversary Lineup Clue #1
Share The Warmth, Donate A Coat: 6th Annual Douglass Park Coat Drive
The Riot Fest Foundation is joining forces with the Douglas Park Advisory Council once again for the 3rd annual Let’s Share The Warmth Coat Drive starting December 6.
2025 Early Bird Presale Tickets: Friday 10AM CST
OMG IT’S HAPPENINGHo ho hold onto your Santa hats, because the Riot Fest Holiday Presale is back!
