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.
Riot Fest 2024: Sunday Photo Gallery
Riot Fest 2024 is over, but the memories will live on forever if you want them to. See the pics from day three, and don’t delete the app! We’ll have our Best Of Riot Fest Gallery, People Of Riot Fest Gallery, and a few more videos and photos coming your way soon. Plus, if you…
Riot Fest 2024: Saturday Photo Gallery
Gates open 12 PMIt’s the beginning of the end – Sunday of Riot Fest 2024 is here. Take a look at our Saturday photo gallery, and get ready to end this festival weekend with a bang. Today’s schedule and map are below; stay up-to-date throughout the day via the Riot App. Take a look at the final Late Night…
Riot Fest 2024: Friday Photo Gallery
Gates open at 11amRiot Fest 2024 Day One. If you can’t remember what happened, watch the video recap and see how good you look in all the photos. Today’s schedule and map are below; stay up-to-date throughout the day via the Riot App. We’ve also got daily schedules, Late Night Aftershows, transportation and neighborhood guides so you know where to get late night…
Riot Fest Lost & Found
Lost something at Riot Fest 2025? We’re here to help you find it. Please contact us no later than October 31st, 2025 with your lost & found claims; all unclaimed items past this date will either be donated or destroyed. Email [email protected], with the following information:
Riot Fest 2024 Starts Today
Gates open at 11amToday’s the day! Riot Fest 2024 officially starts at 11 AM when gates open at Douglass Park. Check out today’s schedule and prepare for a great festival weekend by revisiting our map and downloading the (updated) Riot App. First-time at Riot Fest? Or just anxious at festivals? We’ve got you covered with our 2024 First-Timer’s…
Riot Fest 2024 Merch Preview
Pick up your merch early. Many items will sell out on the first day of Riot FestDesigns so good, your credit card is already out of your wallet. Did we mention that Riot Fest in Douglass Park starts tomorrow? In case you need help deciding ahead of time, you can look at the preview images below, and wear them all weekend long starting Friday at 11AM! More merch will be available…
Your Ultimate Guide to Chicago(land) Artists at Riot Fest
Riot Fest is this weekend, and if you’re anything like me, all you can think about is making festival preparations: planning the perfect outfit, coordinating with friends, and perfecting your personal schedule down to the minute so you won’t miss a single artist on your bucket list. Add some local talent to your lineup this…
Riot Fest Joins National Independent Venue Association (NIVA)
PRESS RELEASE FROM NIVA (September 18, 2024) – Today, the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) announces its newest member, Riot Fest, the iconic annual punk rock and alternative music festival on the eve of their festival this weekend. This partnership solidifies Riot Fest’s ongoing commitment to doing the hard work of keeping their festival independent…
