Riot Fest Takeover at The Field Museum
Get legendary at the Riot Fest x Field Museum takeover on August 11
Chicago White Sox Riot Fest Night
SPORTS!
Your Face on a Billboard With William Shatner — Enter To Win!
Get YOUR face on a billboard with William Shatner, as per his rider requirements. Learn how you could win this honor and VIP Riot Fest tickets FOR LIFE!
Riot Fest 2026… Now with 100% more William Shatner
With his heavy metal band The *uckers. Watch his personal message and view his rider. He asks Chicago for… a ship?
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
Not trying to steer you one way or another but… VIP does have air-conditioned bathrooms..
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.
Riot Fest Community Spotlight: DPAC
Our Community Spotlights feature all the wonderful food, nightlife, and local businesses found within Douglass Park, home to Riot Fest. Join us throughout the year as the Riot Fest staff recommends their favorite spots in the neighborhood on a continuing basis—in hopes that you’ll make a stop in Douglass Park before, during, and well after…
Riot Fest 2025 Printable Valentine’s Day Cards
Valentine’s Day is Friday. If you’re reading this, there’s a 50% chance it’s because you have forgotten this very important holiday, and now need a last-minute-print-at-home card. Well, don’t worry because we’ve got you covered. And if you want to give your sweetie a real sweet treat, get tickets to the Museum of Ice Cream…
Riot Fest Valentine’s Day Contest
Get your love on and tell us what songs describes your love life right now for a chance to win our Valentine’s Day Contest. ONE winner will be chosen on 2/14 just in time to enjoy their prize… PICK YOUR PLATFORM TO ENTER WINNER HAS BEEN CHOSEN. CONTEST HAS ENDED. PRIZES INCLUDE AFRAID OF LOSING?…
A Snapcase Playlist by Riot Mike
Riot Mike is a hard man to pin down. Scheduling-wise and also in music taste. However, he found some time in his busy day to share with us 11 songs (we asked for 10 and got a treat!) from one of his favorite bands, Snapcase. Not sure why he’d be occupied, there’s definitely nothing important…
Valentine’s Day Merch Bundle
Remember, it’s trash can not trash cannot. Show the beloved creatures in your life they aren’t garbage by buying them this tote + stickers merch bundle! “GO AWAY” HEART TOTE “BACK ALLEY LOVERS”STICKER SHEET
Riot Fest 20th Anniversary Lineup Clue #3
Riot Fest 20th Anniversary Lineup Clue #3
2.18.2025 Community Engagement Meeting
Tuesday, February 18, 7pm 2025 Join us for the first virtual community engagement meeting of the year as we unveil our exciting plans for 2025. Welcome Community Members! What to Expect See You There! Register at: Riotfest.org/vmeet Martes, 18 de Febrero, 7 pm 2025 Únete a nosotros en la primera reunión virtual de compromiso comunitario del año mientras presentamos…
The History of Riot Fest: Part One
Before now, there were rats.On November 4, 2005, Riot Fest opened its doors for the first time at Chicago’s Congress Theater. The inaugural weekend was headlined by iconic punk bands like The Dead Kennedys, The Misfits, and a reunited Germs, along with other beloved acts in the genre. No one could anticipate that this weekend of music would evolve…
