2026 Early Turkey Ticket + Merch Presale On Sale Now!
Riot Fest 2026 Early Bird Presale is on sale NOW! Get your tickets, gobble gobble.
Riot Fest Community Spotlight: Mariscos La Playa
Our Community Spotlights feature the wonderful food, nightlife, and local businesses found within Douglass Park, home to Riot Fest.
Queer (As In Fuck You!): A Pride Playlist
Two hours of revolutionary songs from LGBTQ+ artists of past & presentThroughout the history of popular music, queer and trans artists have been at the forefront of radical change. LGBTQ+ musicians have especially pushed the envelope within the circles of punk and DIY culture—usually against a heteronormative grain that often fails to properly credit queer artists for their trendsetting, genre-wide work across songwriting, music videos, fashion,…
It Came From The Garage: Celebrating 25 Years of Asian Man Records
A comic on discovering Mike Park’s DIY label as a Korean-American high schooler in the 2000s‘It Came From The Garage’ is a comic on the lasting impression Mike Park made on one Korean-American high school student in central Florida during the early 2000s.
The First Batch of Riot Fest 2021 Late Night Shows Are Here
Our first eight aftershows are ON SALE NOW!Mr. Bungle, Taking Back Sunday, Dinosaur Jr., New Found Glory and Simple Plan, plus more go on sale tomorrow (6/25) at 12pm CST. More shows to be announced soon!
Revisiting Alkaline Trio’s Blood Pact, a Fan Club That’s Lasted a Lifetime
Though the group’s $20 “lifetime membership” ended by 2010, the long-lasting relationships among Blood Pact members have enduredWho remembers Alkaline Trio’s original fan club? Take a walk down memory lane with our deep dive into the Blood Pact’s history—featuring photos, videos and quotes from lifetime members of the group.
Last Chance: Our Final Batch of 2021 Tickets Are ON SALE NOW!
Starting 6/17, a small amount of single-tickets are up for grabs—but they won’t last longA small amount of tickets (our last remaining tickets for 2021) just went on sale! This is the final we’re releasing for this year’s festival—so don’t wait on these.
We’re Hiring! Sign Up at Riot Fest’s 2021 Community Job Fairs
Douglass Park and North Lawndale residents can apply now to work temporary positions at Riot Fest 2021We’re seeking residents from North Lawndale and Douglas Park-adjacent communities to work in temporary positions during this year’s festival. Applications are now live!
Do Your Part and Help Keep Douglass Park Beautiful
Community Ticket Registration and job fairs return this year; Get Riot tickets for volunteeringWe’re looking for volunteers to help keep Douglass Park beautiful, in exchange for Riot Fest tickets! Information on Community Tickets and our annual Job Fairs are also now available.
