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.
Riot Fest Adoptable Puppy of the Week: Mercedes
Mercedes has totally come out of her shell since she first arrived at CACC – and it’s great to see! She is truly wonderful. She is easy on leash, she is very affectionate, she knows some commands and takes directions incredibly well. She is nothing short of wonderful. Mercedes is such a sweetheart. And being…
Caifanes, Panteón Rococo, Plastilina Mosh, Celso Piña and Los Ángeles Azules to Headline 4th Annual RuidoFest
Ruido Fest, a 3-Day celebration of Latin music and culture in downtown Chicago, announced the lineup for this year’s festival. Headlining artists include Caifanes, Panteón Rococo, Plastilina Mosh, Celso Piña and Los Ángeles Azules. The three-day latin music, food, and In addition to the five headliners, the 2018 festival will showcase Los Caligaris, Ana Tijoux,…
10 World-Class Athletes Who Somehow Still Haven’t Been Name-Checked in Rap Songs
As the old saying goes, every athlete wants to be a rapper, and every rapper wants to be an athlete…
Spinal Tap’s Derek Smalls Made A New Music Video With Chad Smith
Derek Smalls — formerly of the band formerly known as Spinal Tap — is back. His debut solo album, Smalls Change (Meditations Upon Ageing), is scheduled for release via Twanky Records/BMG on April 13. In the meantime, you can watch the music video he made with Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer and Will Ferrell…
We Ranked The Seven Movies In The ‘Leprechaun’ Film Series
For those who aren’t familiar with the Leprechaun film series, it began with 1993’s Leprechaun in which a malevolent and murderous leprechaun tries to reclaim his stolen gold by killing a shit ton of people. This was followed by five sequels and a remake. All but the final film stars Warwick Davis as the leprechaun.…
The Wonder Years Announce Details For Their ‘Sister Cities’ Pop-Up Shops in Chicago and Philadelphia
The Wonder Years have released the details about their Sister Cities Pop-Up Shops coming to Chicago (1330 N Milwaukee Avenue on March 30th and 31st) and Philadelphia (1014 N Marshall Street on April 5th and 6th) What happens during shop and gallery hours? The shop and gallery are open to the public. Inside, you’ll find exclusive…
You Ate 53 Million Orders of Taco Bell Nacho Fries In Five Weeks
You disgusting people ate 53 million orders of Taco Bell Nacho Fries in the first 5 weeks since they’ve been on the menu. Yep. That’s 1.5 million orders a day; 214 orders at each of Taco Bell’s 7,000 locations per day. At only $1 an order, Taco Bell has sold $53 million worth of french…
Stream (And Then Buy) The New Album From This Obsession
We were going to make a totally original joke about being obsessed with The Obsession, but we decided it was best not to. Today, Punknews debuted the new album from Chicago trio, The Obsession. Recorded at Bombshelter Studios with Dan Precision (88 Fingers Louie, Rise Against), A Confrontational Effort is scheduled for release on March…
