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.
The Original Misfits Are Returning to Chicago, and All Hell’s Gonna Break Loose
Glenn Danzig and Jerry Only to Reunite in Chicago For One More Night: April 27, 2019The Misfits, once again featuring Glenn Danzig and Jerry Only sharing a stage, are returning to Chicago for one night only on April 27 at Allstate Arena.
A Journey Into Gary Numan’s Science Fiction Influences
Science fiction has been a favorite subject of rock & roll since the form’s inception, whether it came in the form of early novelty hits like Sheb Wooley’s “The Purple People Eater,” or Hawkwind’s psychedelic space travel epic Space Ritual. With the advent of new wave and industrial music, though, musicians started to creep into…
Exile In Criticville: In Defense of Liz Phair’s 2003 Self-Titled Album
The first Liz Phair song I ever loved was “Rock Me” from her 2003 self-titled album. My best friend at the time had included it on a mix CD she made me when we were both ten years old. The song features Phair pleading a guy almost ten years younger than her to rock her…
That One Time Matt and Kim Bested A Tornado
Both Matt and Kim will be performing together at Riot Fest 2018, September 14-16 in Chicago’s Douglas Park. Get your tickets now, before they all get whisked away by the force of nature known as Riot Fest fans.
The Riot Fest Schedule Is Here
Rejoice! The Riot Fest schedule is here! Check out the handy printouts below, pick up a map and schedule at the festival, or download the Riot Fest mobile app on iOS or Android to find out when and where your favorite bands are playing, create a custom schedule, and dive deep into the bands you…
The Riot Fest 2018 Map Is Here
How the heck are you supposed to find anything at Riot Fest? You can use this trusty map, that’s how.
The Riot Fest App Is Here
Download the Riot Fest app on iOS or Android. Or don’t download it. Do whatever you want. This is a free country. Don’t let us bully you into doing something you don’t want to. Seriously though, all the cool kids are downloading the Riot Fest app. We hope this app will help you navigate your…
How The Heck Do I Get To Riot Fest?
You’ve seen the daily schedules. You’ve scanned the FAQ. Now, only one question remains: How the heck do I get to Riot Fest in Douglas Park?
