Riot Fest

Friday, September 19th - Sunday, 21st, 2025
  • Douglass Park
  • Chicago, Illinois
  • rock-jam-metal
  • All Ages
  • $
  • No Camping
  • No RV Accommodations
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Green Day • Blink-182 • Weezer • Jack White • “Weird Al” Yankovic • Sex Pistols (Frank Carter And Steve Jones • Paul Cook • Glen Matlock) • IDLES • Alkaline Trio • All Time Low • Rilo Kiley • Knocked Loose • The Beach Boys • Jawbreaker • Dropkick Murphys • Bad Religion • The Pogues • The Hold Steady • The Front Bottoms • The Academy Is… • Cobra Starship • Gym Class Heroes • Texas Is The Reason • Knuckle Puck • The Wonder Years • James • Sparks • Dance Hall Crashers • Hanson • The Bouncing Souls • The Damned • Inhaler • Rico Nasty • Screeching Weasel • Citizen • Senses Fail • Microwave • Free Throw • DEHD • The Linda Lindas • Panchiko • Buzzcocks • Stiff Little Fingers • Superchuck • Militarie Gun • The Cribs • Shudder To Think • Helmet • Touché Amoré • Pegboy • Honey Revenge • Marky Ramone • The Ataris • Camper Van Beethoven • Marianas Trench • The Didjits • Agnostic Front • Thrown • Lambrini Girls • Ovlov • Soft Play • Smoking Popes • Puddles Pity Party • H2O • Julia Wolf • Violent Vira • Delta Sleep • Mac Sabbath • Chase Petra • Wishy • The Effigies • Harrison Gordon • Samiam • The Tossers • Shonen Knife • Zero Boys • Speed of Light • The Paradox • The Barbarians of California • Girl In A Coma • Agent Orange • Quannnic • Weakened Friends • Dune Rats • Footballhead • Big Ass Truck IE • Cliffdiver • Loviet • Emo Philips

2025 marks the 20th anniversary of Riot Fest!

Riot Fest Chicago is here to deliver an unforgettable punk rock experience. Established in 2005, this annual three-day music festival has become a staple in the Chicago music scene, attracting thousands of enthusiastic fans from all over the country. From its humble beginnings to its explosive growth, Riot Fest has solidified itself as one of the largest independently owned music festivals in the United States.

Riot Fest is known for its stellar lineups that bring together some of the biggest names in punk rock and alternative music. Over the years, the festival has hosted an impressive roster of artists, spanning multiple genres and generations. From punk legends like The Misfits and Bad Religion to alternative rock icons like The Replacements and Pixies. Whether you’re a die-hard punk rock fan or someone looking to discover new music, this festival promises an unforgettable weekend of music, camaraderie, and pure punk rock energy.

5 Stages

90+ Artists

Official Website