
Riot Fest 2026 Single Day Tickets On Sale Now
1-Day, 2-Day, & 3-Day Tickets On Sale Now!

From GA to Deluxe VIP — the Quick Guide for Choosing the Right Ticket
GeneralAdmission VIP Deluxe Deluxe+ BACKSTAGE Experience the festival like never before with our exclusive Backstage Pass, designed to give you top-level access and insider perks. A Backstage Pass includes all the amenity benefits of Deluxe+, Deluxe, VIP, and GA ★★★ PLUS! ★★★ Interested? Email us at [email protected] with the subject line “Backstage Pass 2026” to inquire about availability and purchase details.…

Payment Plans still Available… For a limited time
So you want Riot Fest tickets AND the ability to make a few smaller payments with no interest instead of up front all at once. Done.

First Time Coming to Riot? Here’s Your Guide
All your burning questions (mostly) answered.Here’s an all-inclusive First Timer’s Guide in hopes you’ll feel a little less hopeless.

Our Official Riot Fest 2026 Playlist
Listen on SpotifyYou’ve snagged your 3-Day Tickets to Riot Fest 2026, you’ve seen the lineup, now it’s time to get familiar with our 2026 artists. Listen to the playlist on Spotify and keep an eye on the Riot Fest app for more updates and announces coming soon.

Riot by Request: Vote Now For Anthrax’s Ultimate Fan Setlist
Choose your favorite tracks and hear them at Riot Fest 2019Vote now for Anthrax’s setlist at Riot Fest 2019! Voting ends 9/5 at 11:59 PM CDT.

The Riot Fest 2019 Schedule Is Here (And It’s Beer)
#TheScheduleIsBeerIt’s here. It’s beer. The Riot Fest 2019 schedule is upon us, and we’ve partnered with Goose Island Beer Co. to create the world’s first schedule-wrapped alcoholic beverage: Riot Fest Sucks Pale Ale.

White Reaper Announce New Album ‘You Deserve Love’
The band’s new album is out October 18; Listen to new single “1F”White Reaper’s new record is out October 18. Listen to new single ”1F” now, and don’t miss their performance at this year’s Riot Fest.

Masked Int(rud)erview: A Chat with Intruder Blue
Masked Intruder’s lead vocalist talks about what’s changed since 2013Masked Intruder lead vocalist Intruder Blue talks to us about what’s changed since the band last played Riot Fest in 2013.

Exclusive: Riot Fest Paid Me, The Eradicator, $3 and a Koozie to Reveal My Identity
The D Squash Man comes clean and announces his Midwest record release shows for his second album, Peak EradicatorWe paid The Eradicator $3 and a koozie to reveal his identity. Also, he‘s got an album release show or something like that on October 25 at Cobra Lounge.

A Deep Dive into Lando Chill’s ‘Black Ego’
The Chicago born and raised rapper talks to Riot Fest about his process & passionsAn interview with Chicago born and raised rapper Lando Chill.

Riot Fest Adoptable Puppy of the Week: Huggie
Huggie is a perfect little peanut girl! When we first met her, she was in a portable kennel sitting quietly and waiting for her turn to go out. We zipped outside and Huggie showed off her nice leash manners! She takes treats quite gently and knows ‘sit’ – she’ll even twirl for a treat (see…

Wu-Tang Clan Added to Riot Fest 2019 Lineup
Catch their performance on Saturday, September 14It’s time to bring da ruckus: Wu-Tang Clan will be performing at Riot Fest 2019. The prolific hip-hop group will perform Saturday, September 14 in Douglas Park.














