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.
How to Make the Perfect Chicago-Style Hot Dog
An extremely strict guide to hot dog perfectionIn preparation for the largest hot dog grilling event of the year, we’ve prepared a flawless guide to crafting the perfect Chicago-style hot dog.
Dave Brockie is Getting an Oderus Urungus Monument from GWAR
The legendary GWAR frontman passed away in 2014“We hope the marker will provide a long-needed place for Brockie’s friends, family, and fans to pay their respects,” GWAR shared. The band is unveiling a memorial marker for Oderus Urungus at Brockie’s grave.
21 Years Later, ‘Enema of the State’ Stands the Test of Time
A time capsule of adolescence that’s still aliveEnema came from a purely different time in American history, but still manages to still sound fresh, timely, and alive.
Keep Telling Yourself It’s Summer With 20% Off All Riot Fest Merch
Use code “RIOTSUMMER” for 20% off your orderEven though it literally hailed yesterday in Chicago, we’re celebrating summer with 20% off all Riot Brand merch. Use code “RIOTSUMMER” at checkout.
Revisiting Village People’s 1980 Camp Classic ‘Can’t Stop The Music’
The Village People’s attempt at A Hard Day’s NightThe Village People are playing Riot Fest. Now’s a good time to rewatch their glitzy film spectacle ‘Can’t Stop The Music.’
Riot Fest Adoptable Puppy of the Week: Purdy
Purdy is sort of shy in her cage, but once she’s out she’s ready to get outta there. Some of the barking dogs scare her in the pavilion and she’d jump back. On leash, she’s pretty good. Purdy can be distracted by all the goings of the shelter, but get her attention and you’ll be…
The Raconteurs’ New Record ‘Help Us Stranger’ is Out Today
Catch The Raconteurs at Riot Fest 2019The 11 year wait is over. Listen to The Raconteurs’ new album ‘Help Us Stranger’ now.
GWAR vs. Ethan Embry: We Finally Settled the Beef from ‘Empire Records’
24 years after being slaughtered by GWAR in the cult film ‘Empire Records,’ we got Ethan Embry on the line with GWAR to settle the beef in an interview.
