Slayer Reunites for Riot Fest 2024
Hell Awaits this September in Chicago! We are happy to announce that the first headliner for Riot Fest 2024 will be a Midwest-exclusive reunion performance from metal stalwarts SLAYER. This September will mark their first Chicago appearance since Riot Fest 2019 and will be a special treat for both longtime fans who will get the…
Denver – Festival Map Now Available
Denver’s Riot Fest & Rodeo 2015 starts in one week! We are happy to share a detailed map of the festival grounds, including parking amenities, stage placements, vendors, rides, and more. Take a look below, or download our app to see a layout of the fest! Tickets are still available, but going fast. Get yours…
Riot Fest Speaks 2015
To continue the tradition that began last year with our inaugural Riot Fest Speaks panel we are very excited to announce the details for this year’s Riot Fest Speaks stage in Chicago! Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015 West Memphis Three Panel: 6:15 PM – 7:30 PM Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015 Dr. John Cooper Clarke: 3:45 PM –…
2015 Daily Schedules Now Available
The daily schedules for Denver, Chicago, and Toronto are available now! Take a look at the links below or download our app HERE (or in the Apple and Android app stores) to plan out your festival weekend: DENVER SCHEDULE // PURCHASE TICKETS HERE CHICAGO SCHEDULE // PURCHASE TICKETS HERE TORONTO SCHEDULE // PURCHASE TICKETS HERE
Riot Fest Artist Spotlight: Frank Turner and The Sleeping Souls
Riot Fest Artist Spotlight: Frank Turner and The Sleeping Souls By Lia Gurin Folk, punk, and politics have been synonymous since The Pogues blasted off the British seams in the early eighties. The concept of mixing traditional mainstream acoustic music with radical leftist lyrics has inspired a musical subgenre sustained by The Violent Femmes, Against…
The Greatest Band in the World Set to Perform Denver & Chicago Riot Fest
The Greatest Band in the World Set to Perform Denver & Chicago Riot Fest by Lia Gurin Every year we like to shake things up by giving Riot Fest regulars the chance to see something a little different than they might normally expect at a three day music festival. In 2012 we brought you wrestlers.…
Denver – Food Vendors Announced
Getting hungry? Above is a full list of all of the food vendors that will be joining us at Denver’s Riot Fest to keep you well fed throughout the weekend!
Denver – Daily Schedule Now Available!
Denver! We are happy to share with you the daily schedule with set times and stage assignments for this year’s Riot Fest & Rodeo. Plan out your festival weekend by viewing the schedule HERE, or you can download the schedule as a PDF HERE. If you haven’t gotten your tickets yet, don’t wait! Limited quantities remain, but…
Chicago – Douglas Park Neighborhood Guide: Map & Transportation Directions
*** Update 8/29/2023 Hey what are you doing here? This is old! Check out the most updated version of the Neighborhood Guide and Transportation Guides, and for an updated map, get the Riot Fest App! We are happy to share with you a detailed breakdown of how to get to the festival. We strongly encourage…