2026 Early Turkey Ticket + Merch Presale On Sale Now!
Riot Fest 2026 Early Bird Presale is on sale NOW! Get your tickets, gobble gobble.
Yes, There’s an Alligator Swimming in the Humboldt Park Lagoon Right Now
Put that thing back where it came from, or so help meThere’s a man called Alligator Bob in a canoe right now, paddling through a lagoon to catch an alligator. He’s in Chicago.
On Frank Iero, Hot Topic, and Feeling Like a Poser: An Education in Pop Punk
Our newest RiotFest.org contributor takes a look back at Frank Iero, Hot Topic, and the ups and downs of being a suburban pop-punk fan.
For Your BBQ: The Riot Fest All-American Playlist
Celebrate the 4th of July with a group of punk licks fit for the perfect BBQ.
Control, Chaos, and the Fury of Bloc Party’s ‘Silent Alarm’
A post-punk masterpiece worth dancing to turns 15 this yearBloc Party‘s ‘Silent Alarm’ was a dance punk revival record that kept you off balance and on your toes. You‘ll hear the record performed front-to-back at this year‘s Riot Fest.
How to Make the Perfect Chicago-Style Hot Dog
An extremely strict guide to hot dog perfectionIn preparation for the largest hot dog grilling event of the year, we’ve prepared a flawless guide to crafting the perfect Chicago-style hot dog.
Dave Brockie is Getting an Oderus Urungus Monument from GWAR
The legendary GWAR frontman passed away in 2014“We hope the marker will provide a long-needed place for Brockie’s friends, family, and fans to pay their respects,” GWAR shared. The band is unveiling a memorial marker for Oderus Urungus at Brockie’s grave.
21 Years Later, ‘Enema of the State’ Stands the Test of Time
A time capsule of adolescence that’s still aliveEnema came from a purely different time in American history, but still manages to still sound fresh, timely, and alive.
Keep Telling Yourself It’s Summer With 20% Off All Riot Fest Merch
Use code “RIOTSUMMER” for 20% off your orderEven though it literally hailed yesterday in Chicago, we’re celebrating summer with 20% off all Riot Brand merch. Use code “RIOTSUMMER” at checkout.