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
Rock, Alternative
Sublime
Rock, Alternative
Bad Religion
Rock, Hard Rock
3OH!3
Alternative, EDM
Taking Back Sunday
Emo/Screamo, Pop
Joey Valence & Brae
Hip-Hop, Alternative
Circle Jerks
Punk, Hardcore
Brutalismus 3000
Techno, EDM
HEALTH
Rock, Alternative
Destroy Boys
Rock, Alternative
Chat Pile
Metal, Rock
Bob Vylan
Hip-Hop, Trap
Arm's Length
Pop Punk, Emo/Screamo
Glixen
Alternative, Indie Rock
This Is Lorelei
Pop, Alternative
BRIAN FALLON & THE PAINKILLERS
Patti Smith and Her Band
SPERMMS
Genres
AlternativeRockPunkIndie RockPopPop Punk
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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