
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.

Premiere: It’s Brendan Kelly, Performing Live and Outside
A socially-distanced outdoor gig mixed with crowd interviews—including a first-ever performance of “Belly of the Whale”Just ahead of The Lawrence Arms’ sixth-annual War On X-Mas livestream, we’ve got a brand new live video of Brendan Kelly playing outside on the South Side (mixed with a few good-hearted crowd interviews) for your viewing pleasure.

Snag Our Deal of the Day… Every Day!
A new killer deal goes live each day this week, starting todayStarting today (and running throughout this whole week), we’ll launch one unbelievable deal in our store that runs until midnight—starting with 50% off all accessories.

The Riot Fest Black Friday Mystery Box is Back
BACK IN STOCK! Four shirts, plus two accessories, for $25 total—what a steal!UPDATE 12/8/20: Due to the immense popularity of these, we’re putting a limited supply of Mystery Boxes up for grabs today! These are available today only and will go fast, so go get yours now.

How to Disguise Fast Food as Your Own Thanksgiving Cooking
A delightfully devilish guide to making a gourmet four-course feastNo clue what you’re gonna cook tomorrow? Here’s how to make a Thanksgiving feast using only fast food.

All Riot Fest Merch is 30% Off, Go Crazy
Use code BF30 at checkout to save big timeHappy Tuesday! Everything at RiotBrand.org is 30% off. It’s not Black Friday, it’s not Cyber Monday, we’re just nice people.

The Gearhead’s Guide to Digital Black Friday Deals
A routinely updated list of our favorite deals for musiciansThis year’s online Black Friday deals offer plenty of opportunities for music-makers. Here’s a few that have caught our eye—we’ll keep adding more deals as they come throughout the week.

This Goose Island Beer Can Benefits Restaurant Workers
Our friends over at Goose Island Beer Co. have started offering a special 312 can that benefits Chicago restaurant workers. For every can sold, $1 will go to the Southern Smoke Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to helping those facing financial dire in the food and beverage industry.

Premiere: Two Serene Singles Off Sonny Falls’ Double LP
“Winking Buick” and “Which Side You’re On” showcase a calmer side of the group’s third LPWe’re premiering two new tracks from Chicago’s Sonny Falls today: “Winking Buick” and “Which Side You’re On.” Give them a listen.














