
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 2023 Official Playlist
Listen to the Riot Fest 2023 Official Playlist on Apple Music + SpotifyYou’ve got your tickets. You’ve seen the 2023 lineup. There’s really nothing left to do (besides recruiting friends to go with you) except listen to the music! Listen to the playlists on Spotify, Apple Music, and keep an eye on the Riot Fest app for an update coming soon.

Riot Fest 2023 Presale Kicks Off Tonight at 7PM CDT *Update
Riot Fest 2023 lineup tomorrow (5/16) at 10AM CDTThis is the announcement to announce that Riot Fest 2023 pre-sale tickets will be on sale tonight at 7PM CDT, with prices starting at $179.98! We would also like to announce that we will be announcing the Riot Fest 2023 lineup tomorrow (5/16) at 10AM CDT. In addition to the announcement of the announcement of…

Bike Out Negativity: A Celebration of Chicago’s Youth
On May 20th, Boxing Out Negativity, a local nonprofit organization, will host an exciting event called “Bike Out Negativity: A Celebration of Chicago’s Youth!” The event will take place at 3147 W Douglas Blvd (St. Agatha Church) and includes an Expo & Giveaway for West Side kids from 12 PM – 3 PM, followed by…

Riot Fest Community Spotlight: Aloha Wagon
Our Community Spotlights feature the wonderful food, nightlife, and local businesses found within Douglass Park, home to Riot Fest.

AAPI History Month Spotlight: Chicago For Keeps
Chicago For Keeps is a Filipina-American clothing brand that donates a portion of its sales to local non-profits. For AAPI History Month, we got to speak to its founder Megan Banias. Read more below.

Under The Radar: Episode 4 – Those Who Dream, Ginger Rodriguez, Cherie Amour
The April episode of Under The Radar featuring bands you missed while you mindlessly scroll TikTokValerie is back with another episode of Under The Radar, the monthly video series where we introduce you to three new bands to listen to. We even have a show booked with one of her picks from May’s episode. WHAT A COINCIDENCE. This month, Valerie’s got three new bands teed up on our playlist below, starting…

Exclusive: Stream the First New Bollweevils Album in 14 Years A Whole Day Early
And hear about the album that changed frontman Daryl Wilson’s lifeThe Bollweevils are back (although they never really left if you knew where to look), and they’re ready to remind you why they’re one of your favorite band’s favorite bands, with their first full-length album in nearly three decades. Essential, set to drop on May 5th via Red Scare Industries, marks the triumphant return of…















