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.
Dolly Parton, Who’s Reading Bedtime Stories to Kids Online, is a Saint
The weekly series starts streaming tonightJust a reminder that Dolly Parton is a saint and we will fight anyone who says different.
The Riot Fest Stay-at-Home Activity Book
Endless fun indoors for the entire family!We made you some fun activity sheets to do at home while you’re bored—just don’t have too much fun filling them out!
Wash Your Hands, Punk: Rewrite Some Lyrics and Win Riot Fest Tickets
Help us practice good hygiene and go to Riot Fest 2020 for freeContest time: Pick a song, rewrite the lyrics and win some tickets to Riot Fest 2020.
Staff Picks: Where the Heck Should I Order Delivery?
The Riot Fest staff share their favorite Chicago delivery jointsFor many of us, good food doesn’t come naturally—and quite frankly, a lot of you have no taste when it comes to restaurant picks. (Seriously, stop taking your boo to Olive Garden.) We’re no strangers to relying on Chicago’s food scene for lunch or dinner, and for those of you lacking the skills to grill,…
Buy DIY: 10 Weird Internet Products to Support Creators
Lend a hand to artists in need and shop these online odditiesRecycled band tee skirts? “Brief jerky” underwear? Just a few things you can buy right now to support struggling artists.
Free Stuff: Get Your Hands on Some Free Synthesizer Apps
Excellent free software from Moog, Focusrite, and moreHere’s a bunch of free synthesizer apps to keep you busy.
Apparently, We Helped Form Brian Baker’s New Supergroup
Fake Names found its lead singer while attending Riot Fest 2016Fake Names—a new supergroup featuring the talent of Minor Threat, Bad Religion, Refused, and more—had a little help from Riot Fest getting the band together.
Deeper is Staying Indoors (But Still Made Us This Playlist)
The Chicago group’s sophomore record Auto-Pain is out today; Hear a playlist of their favorite Riot Fest bands belowLocal dream-punks Deeper share a playlist and talk about ‘Auto Pain,’ their sophomore album out today via Fire Talk Records.
