The Riot Fest 2026 Late Night Shows Are Here
The Riot Fest 2025 Late Night Shows are HereWho needs sleep… when you have live music?
The Riot Fest 2026 Schedule is Here.
See what time your favorite bands are playing, at the same time, on opposite sides of the parkSee what time your favorite bands are playing, at the same time, on opposite sides of the park.
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
Not trying to steer you one way or another but… VIP does have air-conditioned bathrooms..
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.
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…
Photos: August Burns Red, The Devil Wears Prada, Bleed From Within at Concord Music Hall, 04.29.23
Photos from the soldout show at Concord Music Hall
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…
