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…
(CHICAGO) Transportation Guidelines and Site Map
Chicago’s Riot Fest & Carnival 2014 is just a few days away! To make sure you get to the festival safely and efficiently, we have some detailed transportation guidelines below. Please take the time to read through to choose the best option for you. Onsite parking will not be available, and street parking in the…
Taste the flavors of Puerto Rico along Division Street!
Looking for some food while you’re in Humboldt Park before or after the festival this weekend? Division Street Business Development Association has some great local options for you! Division Street Business Development Association (DSBDA) Invites you to taste the flavors of Puerto Rico along Division Street: Ay Mami Restaurant 2723 W. Division (773) 384-4811 Vainilla…
Update: 10 Years, 10 Essential Albums Adds Cheap Trick’s Heaven Tonight; Tony Lombardo to Join Descendents for Milo Goes To College
To round out our 10 Years, 10 Essential Albums list for Chicago’s festival, we are very excited to announce Cheap Trick will be performing Heaven Tonight in its entirety at Riot Fest this Sunday (9/14). That’s not all though! To make Descendents’ performance of Milo Goes To College even more special, founding bassist Tony Lombardo…
Now Featuring Joe Principe (Rise Against) Top 10 Playlist
Everyone has their list of songs that have been particularly influentially in their lives. We are very honored to feature Rise Against bassist Joe Principe’s top 10 list of influential songs in the media player at the top right corner of our website. Listen through and we hope these songs grab you the way they…
(CHICAGO) 3-Day Passes Now Sold Out! Limited Number of Single-Day Tickets Remain!
**UPDATE: Sunday (9/14) single day GA and VIP tickets are now sold out! The remaining single-day Friday and Saturday passes and limited 2-day passes are going quickly. Don’t miss your chance to get in on the action! If you’re planning on going to Chicago’s Riot Fest & Carnival for a full weekend of 10th anniversary…
(CHICAGO & DENVER) Schedules w/ Set Times Now Available!
Thank you for your patience, the daily schedules with set times and stage assignments for Chicago and Denver’s festivals are now available! Click on the links below to view the schedules for each and start planning your festival experience. We’ll see you soon! CHICAGO SET TIMES Friday 9/12 Saturday 9/13 Sunday 9/14 BUY TICKETS TO CHICAGO HERE SEE…
Riot Fest Speaks – Pussy Riot Panel Announced
To add to the Riot Fest 10-year anniversary festivities, we are very excited to detail the much-anticipated Pussy Riot Panel as the inaugural installment of the Riot Fest Speaks series. This unique panel will take place at Chicago’s Riot Fest on Friday, Sept. 12 on the Riot Fest Speaks stage and will bring together a…
(TORONTO) Schedule w/ Set Times Now Available!
The daily schedule with set times and stage assignments is now available for Toronto’s Riot Fest & Expo! Click on the links below to check out the schedules and plan out your festival weekend. Unfortunately due to circumstances beyond control, Thurston Moore will no longer be able to play Toronto’s festival. Below is the new,…