Shatner Puts the Heat on Riot Fest
Mr. Shatner has responded…
Ticket Prices Increasing Tomorrow (9/11)
Grab yours now!! You’ve been warned!
The Riot Fest 2026 Map Is Here!
Never get lost again.The Map is Here!
Getting to Riot Fest… Now with Parking!
Plenty of ways to get to the gig, but if you’re thinking of driving we have official parking. Limited availability, so get yours today!
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.
2025 Christmas on the Boulevard
Sunday, December 7th, 2025
2025 Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway
This Saturday, November 22nd
Find Me… If You Dare! A Scavenger Hunt for Riot Fest 2026 Tickets
Since you’re already skulking around today for your Halloween festivities, why not try trick-or-treating yourself to some Riot Fest tickets? We’ve hidden Riot Fest 2026 tickets at some haunted spots around Chicago (and Milwaukee) so try to find these black envelopes before nightfall hits—and before anyone else does! As you search, please respect your surroundings,…
Staff Picks: Are You Afraid of the Irrational?
It’s spooky season and what better way to celebrate than to ask everyone what they’re irrationally afraid of? These would never happen, haha. Unless… -`🕯´-DAN Standing behind a tall person at a concert / standing in front of a short person at a concert. I would like to have a good sightline without being in…
2025 Photo Gallery: Killer Halloween Costumes
Need some costume inspo?
Music For Everyone: Vol 2. Benefitting the ACLU
A COMPILATION IN SUPPORT OF THE ACLU FEATURING TAKING BACK SUNDAY, L.S. DUNES, SPARTA, JEFF ROSENSTOCK AND MORE… While this administration continues to attack civil rights, voting rights, the rights of women, immigrants, and the LGBTQ+ community, it gives me hope to know the ACLU is fighting back. It also gives me hope to see so many people putting their…
2025 Photo Gallery: Photos By You!
Riot Fest might be over, but the memories live on… in your camera roll! Thanks to everyone who submitted their photos and we can’t wait to see you again next year.
Premiere: The Brokedowns – “In Praise Of The Pedestal” Single + Video
Chicago’s beloved Brokedowns are releasing a new album. New single and video are out now.
