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.
Staff Picks: Our Favorite Riot Fest Sets From The Last 20 Years
The Riot Fest Staff’s Favorite Sets From The Last 20 YearsTo help celebrate our upcoming 20th, here are some of our favorite Riot Fest sets from the last 20 years. HANNAH THE CURE – 2023 My first time seeing one of the most legendary bands ever, I had waited so long for it! I’ve listened to The Cure since I was a child with my dad,…
Staff Picks: Favorite Albums of 2024 + Spotify Wrapped
Our favorites from the last 19 years.See what we couldn’t stop listening to this year. NICK CAVE & THE BAD SEEDS – WILD GOD An optimistic offering to the Wild Gods that sing in unison like some gospel album for by the souls of the damned. In my opinion his best album to date. THE CURE – SONGS OF A LOST…
Photos: The Story So Far, Superheaven, and Koyo at Aragon Ballroom, 11.22.24
Check out photos from this past Friday’s show at Aragon Ballroom with The Story So Far, Superheaven, and Koyo. You might even spot yourself in the crowd! Photos by Mo Doron
When We (the Riot Fest Staff) Were Young
Photos of us when we were only 20 years oldWhat’s one thing that YouTube, the iPod Shuffle, Guitar Hero, the small planet Eris, and Riot Fest all have in common? They’re all turning 20 in 2025. To help celebrate this big milestone, we at Riot Fest HQ have pulled together some of the best photos of us when we were 20 years old. Please…
Under The Radar: Episode 17 – Final Gasp, Muted Color, Velocity
The days might be shorter, but there’s still plenty of time to get to know some new artists. Taylor is back to bring you three more bands to listen to to help soften the blow of the sun setting at 4 PM. This month, Taylor is highlighting Final Gasp, Muted Color, and Velocity. Listen to…
Book Drive: Riot Fest x A Safe Haven Foundation Chicago
Join us in making a difference!Halloween has passed, so it’s officially giving season. We’re hosting a Book Drive to help restock the Little Library at A Safe Haven Foundation in Chicago. Your donations will provide joy, knowledge, and a sense of community to those in need. You can help us by donating new or gently used books suitable for all ages. The book…
Photo Gallery: People of Riot Fest 2024
We saved the best gallery for last – the one with photos of Y-O-U. This year, we had hot dog outfits, skeleton onesies, and plenty of face paint. Riot Fest wouldn’t be the same without all of you and your beautifully wonderful style, so it’s only right that we recognize this year’s crowd. Re-Live Riot…
Spooky Songs: A Halloween Playlist
Cue the dancing skeletonsWe’re back with one more spooky surprise this Halloween season – a shiny new playlist for you to listen to all Halloween long. Take a second, pause your horror movie, and listen to some of the Riot staff’s favorite Halloween music. Or, if you’re stuck in the office, use this playlist to distract you from…
