Riot Fest
September 18–2026 (day: 20) · Chicago, Illinois, United States · Douglass Park
Riot Fest is an independent multi-day music festival specializing in punk, rock, alternative, metal, and hip-hop. Founded in 2005, the festival is held annually in Chicago and features over 90 artists across multiple stages. In addition to its diverse musical lineup, the event is known for its carnival rides, sideshow performers, the Riot Fest Wedding Chapel, and 'RiotLand'—an immersive festival environment featuring attractions like NWA Wrestling and skate ramps.
Lineup
The Offspring
punk, skate punk
Sublime
reggae rock, ska punk
Joey Valence & Brae
3OH!3
Taking Back Sunday
emo, pop punk
Bad Religion
punk, skate punk
HEALTH
noise rock, witch house
Destroy Boys
Brutalismus 3000
techno, hard techno
Arm's Length
midwest emo, emo pop
Bob Vylan
punk rap
Chat Pile
noise rock, sludge metal
Circle Jerks
punk, hardcore punk
This Is Lorelei
Glixen
shoegaze, slowcore
BRIAN FALLON & THE PAINKILLERS
Patti Smith and Her Band
SPERMMS
Genres
Punk RockRockAlternativeMetalHip-HopIndie RockPsychobillySkaEmoPop
Venue
From$299.98
Ages18–34
Family FriendlyYes
Riot Fest is environmentally friendly, with recycling bins and composting stations available throughout the festival grounds. Attendees are encouraged to use public transportation or bicycles as environmentally sound methods of travel.
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