2026 Early Turkey Ticket + Merch Presale On Sale Now!
Riot Fest 2026 Early Bird Presale is on sale NOW! Get your tickets, gobble gobble.
Riot Fest Adoptable Puppy of the Week: John Stamos
John Stamos A171543 • 1.3 year old Male • Available for Adoption at Chicago ACC John Stamos is one of those dogs who has the face of a puppy but is actually a 1.3 years old. The perfect kind of pup – old enough to have a more medium energy, but still as adorable as…
Daily Riot Fest Roundup
Monday, September 11th, 2017Today is the 29th anniversary of the release of Hell-O, GWAR‘s debut album. Listen to it today, or GWAR will come find you and kill you mercilessly. Tonight is Goldfinger, Much the Same and High Wire at Concord Music Hall! Tickets are still available here. We asked Andrew W.K. to wax philosophical on the many…
Andrew W.K.’s Philosophy of American Pizza
It should go without saying to most Riot Fest readers that Andrew W.K. is passionate about a lot of things: the party, music, kindness, the Party Party. However, few things stir his considerable well of passion more than pizza, and on that subject as much as any, Andrew’s approach is radically inclusive and judgment-free. As…
How The Heck Do I Find Anything At Riot Fest?
Riot Fest Map*** Update 8/29/2023 Hey what are you doing here? This is old! Check out the most updated version of the Neighborhood Guide and Transportation Guides, and for an updated map, get the Riot Fest App! How the heck am I supposed to find anything at Riot Fest? You can use this trusty map. Are you…
Riot Fest Adoptable Puppy of the Week: Uncle Jesse
Uncle Jesse A171647 • Adult Male • Looking for a Foster or Adoptive Home Have Mercy!! Have you met this handsome guy? Uncle Jesse is a really sweet boy. He seems to have an issue with breathing that may sound like a low growl or a cough – but don’t let it fool you, it’s…
Where The Heck Do I Park At Riot Fest?
Riot Fest ParkingAre you planning on driving to Riot Fest and wondering where the heck you’re supposed to park? We recommend taking public transportation or using lyft, but if you are driving, we have you covered. Limited and secure parking will be available. Lots will be open each day of the festival from 10 am to 11…
Song Premiere: Radar State is Peddling “Drugs in the U.S.A.”
Radar State features key members of The Get Up Kids, The Anniversary and Architects (and, of course, The Gadjits), which makes them the most super group in all of Kansas. “Drugs in the U.S.A” is driven by The Anniversary’s Josh Berwanger, and Josh is driving that band up to Chicago tomorrow to headline Würst Music…
Stream ‘Outrage! Is Now’, The New Death From Above Album
Outrage! Is Now, the new album from Death From Above, is out today. Stream the album below, order it here, and see Death From Above at Riot Fest on September 15th. “We are committed to evolution. This record is the sound of the two us pushing at the walls. We want there to be space,…