Riot Fest returns to Douglass Park in Chicago, IL, from September 19–21, 2025, celebrating its 20th anniversary with an expansive lineup of punk, rock, alternative, metal, and hip‑hop acts.
Headliners include Blink‑182, Weezer, and Green Day, backed by elite artists such as Jack White, Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter, and Idles. The full three‑day bill includes a diverse roster of bands like Jawbreaker, Alkaline Trio, The Beach Boys, The Pogues, The Linda Lindas, Rico Nasty, Bad Religion, Helmet, Dropkick Murphys, Sparks, Weird Al Yankovic, Citizen, The Damned, Superchunk, Texas Is The Reason, The Front Bottoms, and Rilo Kiley.
Previously facing community concerns and uncertainty about venue continuity, Riot Fest solidified its long‑term future in Douglass Park by securing a three‑year agreement with the Chicago Park District in April 2025, including $1 million in community‑driven park investment and enhanced neighborhood engagement processes.
Event Dates & Location
— September 19–21, 2025
— Douglass Park, Chicago, IL
Ticket Info
— 1‑day, 2‑day, and full 3‑day passes available now
— Payment plans and early bird options are currently open
Riot Fest marks two decades of independent festival heritage in Chicago by bringing together established icons, groundbreaking reunions, and rising voices in one of the city’s most anticipated music events.
Visit https://riotfest.org/ for more information.
