The Riot Fest 2026 Late Night Shows Are Here
The Riot Fest 2025 Late Night Shows are HereWho needs sleep… when you have live music?
The Riot Fest 2026 Schedule is Here.
See what time your favorite bands are playing, at the same time, on opposite sides of the parkSee what time your favorite bands are playing, at the same time, on opposite sides of the park.
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
Not trying to steer you one way or another but… VIP does have air-conditioned bathrooms..
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.
Enjoy Brendan Kelly’s New Song About Drinking Bad Tequila on the Toilet, “Shitty Margarita”
October 11, 2018: A date that will live in infamy. For on this inconspicuous Thursday, Noisey introduced the world to “Shitty Margarita,” a track off of Keep Walkin’ Pal, the upcoming new record-album by the Lawrence Arms’ Brendan Kelly and his Wandering Birds. Keep Walkin’ Pal will be available digitally on October 26, and in…
Riot Fest Adoptable Puppy of the Week: Pendleton
Pendleton has attended a couple adoption events so we’ve gotten to know him outside of the shelter. He’s still strong on leash and can be vocal at all the goings on in the “real” world. But, he also shows his affectionate side after he calms down. He enjoys lying down in the grass and rolling…
There’s Something About Ben Stiller’s Punk Band. The Secret Life of Capital Punishment.
Earlier this year, it was revealed that Capital Punishment, the punk band from Ben Stiller’s teenage years, was releasing a record from back in the day. Now they have an EP of new music to go along with it.
Killing Joke’s Influence on Rock Music Goes Way Deeper than Nirvana
When Killing Joke’s self-titled LP arrived in 1980, it charted in the UK Top 40 and went on to become a worldwide classic. The band was both completely unique and totally distinguishable from the pack, mixing punk, funk and dub reggae, and its influence lives on.
‘Night of the Living Dead’ Turns 50 Today, Pay Your Respects with This Coloring Book
Red Crayons Not IncludedIn honor of Night of the Living Dead’s 50th birthday, a group of talented Living Dead Heads is publishing Night of the Living Dead Coloring Book. The book’s editors have let us share some of the pages of their braaaaains-child with you to color at home with the kids.
Riot From Above 2018
We commissioned some of the tallest photographers in the world to capture beautiful shots of Riot Festers in their natural habitat – Riot Fest – and it looks like it was money well spent.
Checking Out the Freaks: Hellzapoppin’ Circus Sideshow Revue at Riot Fest 2018
This Photo Recap of the Curiosities Under the Big Top is Not For the SqueamishNo matter who plays Riot Fest or what other fun awaits each September, the official Riot Fest photographers’ favorite spectacle to shoot each year is the Hellzapoppin’ Circus Sideshow Revue. Here’s they are, lizard tattoos and all.
Riot Fest Adoptable Puppy of the Week: Declan
This week, we’ve got two Riot Fest adoptable puppy posts for you! Declan is an adorable 7 year old neutered male up for adoption at Chicago Animal Care and Control.
