See you back in Douglass Park this September.
QUICK, GRAB YOUR TICKETSRiot Fest 20th Anniversary Early Bird Presale Tickets are on sale now! Prices increasing soon.
Riot Fest 20th Anniversary Lineup Clue #4
Riot Fest 20th Anniversary Lineup Clue #4
A Snapcase Playlist by Riot Mike
Riot Mike is a hard man to pin down. Scheduling-wise and also in music taste. However, he found some time in his busy day to share with us 11 songs (we asked for 10 and got a treat!) from one of his favorite bands, Snapcase. Not sure why he’d be occupied, there’s definitely nothing important…
Valentine’s Day Merch Bundle
Remember, it’s trash can not trash cannot. Show the beloved creatures in your life they aren’t garbage by buying them this tote + stickers merch bundle! “GO AWAY” HEART TOTE “BACK ALLEY LOVERS”STICKER SHEET
Riot Fest 20th Anniversary Lineup Clue #3
Riot Fest 20th Anniversary Lineup Clue #3
2.18.2025 Community Engagement Meeting
Tuesday, February 18, 7pm 2025 Join us for the first virtual community engagement meeting of the year as we unveil our exciting plans for 2025. Welcome Community Members! What to Expect See You There! Register at: Riotfest.org/vmeet Martes, 18 de Febrero, 7 pm 2025 Únete a nosotros en la primera reunión virtual de compromiso comunitario del año mientras presentamos…
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