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Want to experience Riot Fest without the upfront cost? Take advantage of our flexible payment plan options! Split your ticket into easy installments and secure your spot at the festival today. Don’t wait—this is your chance to lock in a great deal and pay at your own pace. Payment plans are an available option during the checkout process in Tixr. For payment plan information, click here.

If you change your mind about your purchase and decide to upgrade to a different ticket type, all you have to do is pay the difference in cost between your original purchase and the new, higher-value purchase.

Please note that tickets with outstanding payment plan balances are not upgrade-eligible.

How To Upgrade: When logged into your Tixr account, go to ‘My Events’ or ‘My Orders’ and then click ‘Upgrade Available.’ Complete the purchase. Ta-da!

Please contact Tixr Fan Support to get help regarding your festival ticket(s).

A General Admission ticket (no wristband) will grant entry once per day to the festival grounds Sept 19–21, 2025 where you can watch performances across any stage throughout the venue.

Hold on to your GA ticket! You’ll use the same ticket to scan in each day. You are not required to print your ticket, however, it might come in handy if you do. All GA tickets are set for delayed delivery and will be issued before the event.

Re-entry will not be permitted for GA ticket holders— this means that once you’re in for the day, you can’t leave and come back during the same day.

Want somethin’ a little fancier or need re-entry privileges? Visit the Riot Fest Ticket Page for all the ticket options! VIP, Deluxe, and Deluxe+ pass.

Please note: VIP, Deluxe, and Deluxe+ tickets must be swapped for a cloth wristband at the box office before you can enter the festival. Each 3-day wristband will be placed on the attendee’s wrist and must worn all weekend by the same person.

Wristband replacement is subject to verification of the order. If you need a replacement, please bring your wristband, order confirmation and government-issued ID to Wristband Assistance near the entrances of the festival. Please note there is a $25 wristband replacement fee.

*We are only able to provide a replacement for wristbands purchased through the Riot Fest website/Tixr. We cannot assist with orders purchased through third parties.

Riot Fest is a rain-or-shine event. Festival tickets are non-refundable/non-transferable. All event information, including the lineup, is subject to change.

Designated viewing areas will be conveniently located at all main stages. Additionally, guests can enjoy the exclusive Deluxe and Deluxe+ Lounge situated at the heart of the main stage area.

Riot Fest will take place in Douglass Park in 2025.

Main Entrance & Box Office are located near the intersection of S. Sacramento Blvd & W. Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL 60623

Find it on GOOGLE MAPS HERE

FRI, Sept 19 ~ 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM CT
SAT, Sept 20 ~ 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM CT
SUN, Sept 21 ~ 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM CT

Main Gates are typically scheduled to open at 11:00 AM, and to honor the curfew in the City of Chicago, set times will end at 10:00 PM.

(this page will be updated closer to the event)

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Check back later for more information about how to get to Riot Fest in Douglass Park.

Bike parking, traditionally provided by local organization Working Bikes, will likely be available just north of Ogden, between Albany and Sacramento. Working Bikes will keep an eye on bicycles parked in this sea of metal barriers (but it’s still a good idea to bring your lock!). Something up with your ride? Feel free to ask the WB crew for air, a quick safety check, or talking through the solution to n+1.

This service is at no cost. Donations are strongly encouraged. Working Bikes provides a repair and retail storefront and operates a donation center to recycle and reuse old bike parts. Hell yeah for sustainability!

Stay tuned! The lineup will be available at a later date.

The daily schedule of bands will be available at a later date. If you haven’t already, sign up for our newsletter so you never miss a beat.

Re-entry is not permitted for GA ticket holders. VIP, Deluxe, and Deluxe+ wristbands permit re-entry; a GA ticket will allow you to enter the grounds once each day listed on the ticket.

Yes, Riot Fest is an all-ages event! Exposing kids to awesome music is important. Children 5 years old and under will be admitted (with a ticket-holding adult) for free.

Typically, cash and cards will be accepted onsite (but payment may vary by vendor). ATMs will be available across the festival grounds.

We accept all government-issued photo IDs which have not expired. This includes state IDs, driver’s licenses, passports, temporary paper IDs as long as they include a photo, and foreign government photo IDs.

Heading to Riot Fest and need a safe, convenient place to store your essentials? Our lockers are the perfect solution! Keep your valuables, extra clothes, merch, and other must-haves secure while you enjoy the music, the crowd, and the unforgettable experience.

Why Reserve a Locker?

• Peace of Mind: Lock up your phones, wallets, and other personal items with confidence.
• Easy Access: Conveniently located near all the action, so you can grab what you need, when you need it.
• Stay Hands-Free: Free up your hands and enjoy the festival without worrying about your stuff.

Spots are limited, so don’t wait! Reserve your locker today and make sure you have everything you need—without the hassle.

Your safety at Riot Fest is our utmost priority, and all guests and their belongings are subject to search. Any prohibited item that is surrendered to security at search points will not be returned.

Our Allowed/Prohibited Items lists are subject to change, and security reserves the right to make the final determination on allowed and not allowed items.

See below in the Health, Safety, & Accessibility section for full lists of Allowed and Prohibited items.

Yes, there is, and it’s not just for Riot weekend! Learn more and download the app here.

YES! Wear sunscreen, you fool. You don’t want to be sunburned and miserable all weekend.

Yes! Free water stations will be available at the fest so you can fill up your plastic water bottles. Remember, for safety reasons, no metal or glass is allowed

Those interested in volunteering their time in exchange for tickets can fill out the Street Team Application <— Sign up to earn free tickets!

Riot Fest is committed to making the festival accessible for all festival attendees.

ADA PARKING

Our ADA parking spaces operate on a first-come, first-served basis, and are at no cost to you. ADA parking will be along S Sacramento Dr. across the street from the main entrance. Please refer to the official festival map. You will need a verified handicapped placard or license plate.

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY

The venue is navigable for people with mobility disabilities. There are accessible pathways connected throughout the venue including parking, entrances, stages, ADA viewing areas, vendors, and all other activity areas. We encourage all guests with mobility disabilities to utilize personal forms of transportation, including wheelchairs and scooters. If you need to recharge your motorized wheelchair, you may do so at the Accessibility Services Center. Patrons should bring all cords and accessories needed to charge their devices. Chargers must use a 110-volt, 20-amp circuit.

We will not be providing wheelchair or scooter rentals.

ACCESSIBLE VIEWING PLATFORMS

There will be accessible viewing areas made available to ADA patrons at designated stages. To access these areas, please visit us at the Accessibility Services Center. Since space on these platforms is limited, only one companion at a time may accompany an attendee with an accessibility wristband. Companion passes may be swapped out at any time at the Accessibility Booth. Bring the old wristband to complete the swap.

SERVICE ANIMALS

Pets are not allowed inside the festival grounds, but we do allow trained service animals to accompany those with disabilities to Riot Fest. Emotional support animals are not allowed. You must register your service animal at the Accessibility Booth upon arrival.

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL) INTERPRETER REQUESTS

Requests for American Sign Language (ASL) interpreted performances can be submitted to Info@RiotFest.org with the subject line “ASL Interpreter Request”. While we are unable to offer ASL interpreters for every performance, we will carefully review each request and assign interpreters based on demand. The deadline to submit requests is Aug 20, 2025.

Questions or concerns about accessibility accommodations? Email [email protected] with the subject line “Accessibility” so we can assist you.

Prescription medications are allowed under the following conditions:

• Must be in the original bottle.
• Quantity cannot exceed the prescribed amount needed while at the fest.
• Must have gov’t-issued photo ID that matches the Rx bottle.
• Don’t mix different pills in one bottle.

If you have pre-existing medical conditions that need medication, special diets, or extra awareness, please talk to the security personnel at the entrance. They’ll direct you to the first aid tent and make sure your medications are stored should they need refrigeration and that any other needs are taken care of.

If you have any other medical equipment, such as an oxygen tank, please be sure to present it at security when entering the festival.

Over-the-counter medications are allowed, provided that they are new and in the original, factory-sealed container. Travel size or individual packets recommended.

Your safety at Riot Fest is our utmost priority, and all guests and their belongings are subject to search. Any prohibited item that is surrendered to security at search points will not be returned.

Our Allowed / Not Allowed list is subject to change, and security reserves the right to make the final determination on allowed and not allowed items.

YES Air loungers
YES Blankets (But please, be courteous of other fest attendees and keep blankets out of pathways.)
YES Breastfeeding pumps
YES Bug spray in NON-AEROSOL containers
YES CamelBak-style water bladder systems (bladder must be transparent, empty, and removable)
YES Camping/stadium seats (like this)
YES Cell phones & portable chargers/batteries
YES Earplugs
YES Empty PLASTIC water bottle, ie. a Nalgene or similar reusable bottle. No metal, no glass.
YES Factory-sealed E-cigs (i.e., Blu, Juul, etc.) ONLY
YES Fans – small (approx 10″ or less) motorized handheld fans, neck fans, & paper fans.
YES Hats
YES John Stamos
YES Medical mobility devices, both powered and manual. ie. Canes, crutches, knee scooters, walking sticks, walkers, & wheelchairs.
YES Non-professional cameras and digital cameras, ie. Point-and-shoot. (No cameras with removable lenses.)
YES Phone Chargers / Portable Phone Chargers/batteries
YES Prescription and OTC medications (subject to specific conditions – refer to Health and Safety section)
YES Raincoats & ponchos
YES Standard sized backpacks (like a school backpack), bags, and purses. They don’t have to be clear.
YES Strollers & soft-sided wagons
YES Sunscreen in NON-AEROSOL containers

Your safety is our priority. All guests and their belongings are subject to search. Any prohibited item that is surrendered to security at search points will not be returned.

Our Allowed/Prohibited Items lists are subject to change, and security reserves the right to make the final determination on allowed and not allowed items.

NO Air horns
NO Audio/Video equipment of any kind (including personal camcorders and GoPro cameras)
NO Bicycles, rollerblades, skateboards, scooters (inside festival grounds)
NO Chairs with metal frames (except medical devices)
NO Coolers of any kind, including hard-sided and soft-sided coolers
NO Drones
NO Fireworks or incendiary devices
NO Focused-light devices, including laser pointers
NO Glass and metal containers of any kind
NO Glow sticks
NO Hula Hoops
NO Illegal and Illicit substances of any kind (Chicago Cannabis Consumption & Possession Laws)
NO Item(s) that can be used as a means to disturb the peace, endanger the safety of the crowd, and/or inflict damage to people and goods.
NO Items intended for sale/promotion
NO Laptops
NO Littering
NO Mace
NO Megaphones
NO Metal containers of any kind, including metal cans and reusable metal water bottles
NO Native American headdresses
NO Outside food and beverages of any kind (*unless medically necessary)
NO Pets (except service animals – you must visit ADA upon arrival)
NO Professional radios or walkie-talkies
NO Professional cameras with removable lens
NO Selfie Sticks
NO Sharp objects, long chains, or anything that an unreasonable person could use to harm others
NO Soccer balls, footballs, frisbees, or other projectiles (ie. glow sticks)
NO Totems/signs on poles
NO Water guns, water balloons, and/or any other kind of water projectile
NO Weapons, knives, or firearms of any kind
NO Umbrellas
NO Crying
NO Cantaloupe
NO CM Punk

Breast pumps are allowed. We will have areas at the festival with electrical outlets which will provide a comfortable and secure place to pump. Visit the Information Booth, near the main entrance, or the Medical Tent for more information. For breastmilk storage, a standard hard-sided cooler will not be permitted, however, a soft-sided insulated lunch box cooler bag is allowed.  If you have any trouble at the main entrance, please request a Supervisor and/or medical representative.

We host a wide variety of food vendors each year, with multiple vegetarian and vegan options. However, if you have severe food allergies, such as celiac disease, please email [email protected] and we will advise you on how to proceed.

Riot Fest believes everyone should feel safe during the music festival. We will help maintain this by not tolerating harmful behaviors, which may include non-consensual touching or verbal harassment. If a participant chooses to break these policies, they may be removed from the festival grounds and/or be banned from attending in the future. 

Riot Fest has a ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY for harassment of any kind, including but not limited to: race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender presentation, sexual orientation, age, body size, disability, appearance, religion, citizenship, pregnancy.

Harassment includes but is not limited to: stalking, verbal or physical intimidation, offensive verbal comments, physical assault and/or battery, harassing or non-consensual photography or recording, bathroom policing, inappropriate physical contact, unwelcome physical attention.

If someone or something makes you feel uncomfortable or unsafe, no matter how minor it may seem, please do not stay silent. You can report it to any Riot Fest staff member, including those stationed at our Info Booth or at the Our Music My Body tent. We’ll follow your lead, work with you, and do our best to prevent it from happening again—so that you can continue to feel safe at our festival.

Read our full Anti-Harassment Policy here, which includes written examples and scenarios of what isn’t acceptable behavior.

At this time, Riot Fest does not have any Covid-related requirements for entry. All restrictions are currently lifted in the City of Chicago. However, this is subject to change. The safety of all patrons is our top priority, and we will continue to work in conjunction with city health officials to ensure we follow all appropriate guidelines. If any policies change, we will make announcements accordingly. For further information regarding Covid-19, please visit www.Chicago.gov.