Riot Fest 2026 Single Day Tickets On Sale Now
1-Day, 2-Day, & 3-Day Tickets On Sale Now!
Riot Fest 2026 Single Day Lineup
IT’S HERE!!
Sign Up for Early Ticket Access & Tickets On Sale Tomorrow
Single Day Lineups are out now! Sign up for early ticket access.
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.
THIS FRIDAY! CHICAGO ZOMBIE PROM – JUNE 20TH, BOTTOM LOUNGE
It’s no secret that we at Riot Fest love people who do cool stuff. That’s why we love our our good friends at Zombie Army Productions. This year they have given us the honor of partnering with them for the annual CHICAGO ZOMBIE PROM at Bottom Lounge.
7 SECONDS – JULY 27TH, COBRA LOUNGE
In celebration of our 10-year anniversary, we’ll have a number of special shows coming through Chicago over the next few months. We’re very happy to announce the first of these shows featuring legendary hardcore punk band, 7 Seconds!
2012 CHICAGO CARNIVAL PHOTOS
Photos by Jeff Callen
TORONTO // CHICAGO // DENVER – WE’RE COMING BACK!
Riot Fest is back at it again! We’re hard at work putting together three rock & roll carnivals that will hit Toronto, Chicago, and Denver. To kick things off, we’re coming through Toronto September 6 & 7, then on to Chicago to celebrate our 10 year anniversary September 12-14, and wrapping up the party in…
THE LAWRENCE ARMS – JUNE 7TH, METRO
They helped us ring in the New Year, now they’re ready to rock our socks off again! We’re happy to welcome The Lawrence Arms to Metro this June.
VENDORS – APPLY NOW!
We are still accepting food, artisan, and merchant vendors for Riot Fest in Toronto (Sept. 6-7), Chicago (Sept. 12-14), and Denver (Sept. 19-21). If you are interested in applying, please email [email protected] Tag your favorite shops & restaurants that you would like to see at the festival HERE.
YO LA TENGO – MAY 1ST, CONCORD MUSIC HALL
Indie rock mainstays, YO LA TENGO, are coming to Chicago this May!
