The Riot Fest 2025 Single Day Lineup is Here
Finally! The thing you’ve been waiting for!
The 2025 Riot Fest Lineup is Here
Finally! The thing you’ve been waiting for! Not much else to say other than make sure to grab your tickets soon and we’ll see you in September. Don’t forget to bring deodorant, smelly. 2025 Merch Available Now We get it, you hate waiting. Well now you can avoid those merch lines at the fest by…
2025 Early Bird Presale Tickets: Friday 10AM CST
OMG IT’S HAPPENINGHo ho hold onto your Santa hats, because the Riot Fest Holiday Presale is back!
Staff Picks: Our Favorite Riot Fest Sets From The Last 20 Years
The Riot Fest Staff’s Favorite Sets From The Last 20 YearsTo help celebrate our upcoming 20th, here are some of our favorite Riot Fest sets from the last 20 years. HANNAH THE CURE – 2023 My first time seeing one of the most legendary bands ever, I had waited so long for it! I’ve listened to The Cure since I was a child with my dad,…
Staff Picks: Favorite Albums of 2024 + Spotify Wrapped
Our favorites from the last 19 years.See what we couldn’t stop listening to this year. NICK CAVE & THE BAD SEEDS – WILD GOD An optimistic offering to the Wild Gods that sing in unison like some gospel album for by the souls of the damned. In my opinion his best album to date. THE CURE – SONGS OF A LOST…
Photos: The Story So Far, Superheaven, and Koyo at Aragon Ballroom, 11.22.24
Check out photos from this past Friday’s show at Aragon Ballroom with The Story So Far, Superheaven, and Koyo. You might even spot yourself in the crowd! Photos by Mo Doron
When We (the Riot Fest Staff) Were Young
Photos of us when we were only 20 years oldWhat’s one thing that YouTube, the iPod Shuffle, Guitar Hero, the small planet Eris, and Riot Fest all have in common? They’re all turning 20 in 2025. To help celebrate this big milestone, we at Riot Fest HQ have pulled together some of the best photos of us when we were 20 years old. Please…
Under The Radar: Episode 17 – Final Gasp, Muted Color, Velocity
The days might be shorter, but there’s still plenty of time to get to know some new artists. Taylor is back to bring you three more bands to listen to to help soften the blow of the sun setting at 4 PM. This month, Taylor is highlighting Final Gasp, Muted Color, and Velocity. Listen to…
Book Drive: Riot Fest x A Safe Haven Foundation Chicago
Join us in making a difference!Halloween has passed, so it’s officially giving season. We’re hosting a Book Drive to help restock the Little Library at A Safe Haven Foundation in Chicago. Your donations will provide joy, knowledge, and a sense of community to those in need. You can help us by donating new or gently used books suitable for all ages. The book…
Photo Gallery: People of Riot Fest 2024
We saved the best gallery for last – the one with photos of Y-O-U. This year, we had hot dog outfits, skeleton onesies, and plenty of face paint. Riot Fest wouldn’t be the same without all of you and your beautifully wonderful style, so it’s only right that we recognize this year’s crowd. Re-Live Riot…
