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.
The Cheapskate Technophobe’s Guide to Digital Home Recording
How to transform your computer, tablet, or phone into a powerful home studioIt’s bad enough that the coronavirus nuked an entire touring season, messing up the income of professional musicians who rely on touring to make money in a streaming world. But it also severely fucks things up for who knows how many non-pros that just want to get together with their friends at the practice space…
Riot Fest + DoStuff’s Sanitize A Punk Album Contest
Use your wit and and win VIP Riot Fest tickets (plus airfare!)It’s time to sanitize your favorite punk album and win Riot Fest tickets—plus a round-trip flight to Chicago.
Riot Fest at Home: A Look at Our Next Two Weeks of Livestreams
Sets from John Nolan (Taking Back Sunday), Dan Andriano (Alkaline Trio), and moreWe’re keeping our promise and making sure you stay entertained these next few weekends. Here’s a look at our next two weeks of livestreams.
This Broken Promises x The Used Collab is Pretty Cool
Have years of intense emoting finally worn all your old Used shirts down to dishrags? Looking for a re-up to keep you outfitted for all the brooding/pining/raging you’ve got planned for the near future? Streetwear brand Broken Promises (whose sticker pack we just featured in our 4/20 guide) is coming to the rescue with a…
Premiere: Cafe Racer Finds Stillness in New Single “Russian Blue”
The group’s third LP Shadow Talk is out May 8 via Born Yesterday RecordsStart your weekend off with a brand new single from Chicago’s own Cafe Racer.
Riot Fest at Home: Stay Indoors with Livestreams From Brendan Kelly and Josh Caterer
Get a taste of The Lawrence Arms on Thursday and Smoking Popes on FridayWe’re not going to lie: it sucks not having any shows to go to right now. So we here at Riot Fest are bringing you the good times… at home and online. Introducing: Riot Fest at Home!
Surprise, the First New X Album in 35 Years is Out Now
Alphabetland is the first record from X’s original lineup since 1985X has surprise-dropped ‘Alphabetland,’ the band’s first new release under their original lineup since 1985’s ‘Ain’t Love Grand.’ Listen now.
The Best Ways to Stay Okay During Quarantine
A short list of resources for anyone strugglingIf you’re struggling, there’s no reason not to ask for help. Here’s a short list of resources available to those who need it, from helplines to wellness apps. Let’s get through this together.
