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.
Photos: Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls + Smoking Popes at Pabst Theater, 04.30.2023
There was a show in Milwaukee. You were probably there.Pics from the show at Pabst Theater with Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls and The Smoking Popes on Sunday, April 30th 2023. Did you take pics at the show? Include it in the gallery by uploading it to us here.
Photos: Sunny Day Real Estate + The Appleseed Cast at Pabst Theater, 04.21.2023
Pics from the show at Pabst Theater with Sunny Day Real Estate and The Appleseed Cast on Friday, April 21st 2023. Did you take pics at the show? Include it in the gallery by uploading it to us here.
Photos: Sunny Day Real Estate + The Appleseed Cast at Metro, 04.15.2023
Pics from the sold out show at Metro with Sunny Day Real Estate and The Appleseed Cast on Saturday. Photos by Kennedy Cottrell, Christopher Langguth, and video by Craig Chatham. Did you take pics at the show? Include it in the gallery by uploading it to us here.
Riot Fest Spring Merch Sale – 30% OFF Site-Wide
Is it really spring? Last week, it was 80 degrees for three days and then, because it’s Chicago, it snowed on Sunday, which makes this spring merch sale all the more puzzling. What season will you buy for? We’re stubbornly insisting that it’s springtime in Chicago (even though our staff is still rocking hoodies in…
Photos: Sludgeworth, Tightwire, + Permanent Residue, 04.08.23
Pics of the bands and you at Cobra Lounge on SaturdayPhotos from the soldout show at Bottom Lounge with Microwave, Oso Oso, Delta Sleep, and Mothé.
Photos: High Vis, Dazy, + Conservative Military Image at Cobra Lounge, 04.06.23
Pics of the bands and you at Cobra Lounge on ThursdayPhotos from the soldout show at Bottom Lounge with Microwave, Oso Oso, Delta Sleep, and Mothé.
Under The Radar: Episode 3 – Artio, Hyra, Honey Revenge
The April episode of Under The Radar featuring bands you missed while you mindlessly scroll TikTokThis week’s episode features a band so under the radar that their debut album hasn’t even dropped yet…
Riot Fest Community Spotlight: Mi Corazòn Cafe
Our Community Spotlights feature the wonderful food, nightlife, and local businesses found within Douglass Park, home to Riot Fest.
