Riot Fest 2025

Event Details

Riot Fest 2025
Dates: Friday, September 19 – Sunday, September 21, 2025
Location: Douglass Park, Chicago, IL

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What To Expect

Riot Fest 2025 is back for another unforgettable year! From Friday, September 19 to Sunday, September 21, Douglass Park in Chicago will come alive with the sounds of over 90 incredible artists across five stages. Get ready for a weekend packed with music, carnival rides, delicious food, and so much more!

Event Overview

• Dates: September 19-21, 2025
• Location: Douglass Park, Chicago, IL
• Address: W. Ogden Ave. & S. Sacramento Dr., Chicago, IL 60623
• Recommended For: Music lovers, festival goers, families, and friends
• Features: Music performances, food and beverage vendors, carnival rides, retail vendors, complimentary water stations, free arcade games

Lineup

Friday, September 19: Blink-182, “Weird Al” Yankovic, Alkaline Trio, Rilo Kiley, Knocked Loose, The Pogues, The Hold Steady, Sparks, Rico Nasty, Senses Fail, Stiff Little Fingers, Shudder To Think, Harms Way, Touché Amoré, Honey Revenge, Camper Van Beethoven, Mariana’s Trench, The Didjits, Agnostic Front, Puddles Pity Party, Julia Wolf, Harrison Gordon, Mac Sabbath, Samiam, The Tossers, Shonen Knife, The Barbarians of California, Big Ass Truck IE, Loviet, Emo Philips

Saturday, September 20: Weezer, Jack White, Sex Pistols, All Time Low, The Beach Boys, Dropkick Murphys, The Front Bottoms, Knuckle Puck, James, The Bouncing Souls, The Damned, Citizen, Free Throw, Panchiko, Buzzcocks, Superchunk, GWAR, Militarie Gun, The Cribs, Helmet, Marky Ramone Plays The Ramones, Thrown, H2O, Wishy, Violet Vira, Speed of Light, Girl In A Coma, Agent Orange, Cliffdiver, Feral Tact

Sunday, September 21: Green Day, IDLES, Jawbreaker, Bad Religion, The Academy Is…, Cobra Starship, Gym Class Heroes, Texas Is The Reason, The Wonder Years, Dance Hall Crashers, Hanson, Inhaler, Screeching Weasel, Microwave, DEHD, The Linda Lindas, Pegboy, The Ataris, Lambrini Girls, Ovlov, Soft Play, Smoking Popes, Delta Sleep, Chase Petra, The Effigies, Zero Boys, The Paradox, Quannnic, Weakened Friends, Dune Rats, Footballhead

Ticket Options

General Admission

• Summary: Daily festival entry (09/19 – 09/21), access to all GA areas, including food, beverage, and retail vendors, carnival rides, and over 90 artists on 5 stages, locker rental stations with charging capabilities, complimentary water stations, free arcade games.
• Link to Buy Tickets: GA Tickets

VIP

• Summary: Includes all GA benefits plus unlimited fest re-entry, dedicated VIP entrance, access to VIP Lounge with exclusive food and bar options, air-conditioned restrooms, private locker rentals, access to exclusive vendors.
• Link to Buy Tickets: VIP Tickets

Deluxe

• Summary: Includes all VIP benefits plus access to Deluxe Areas, dedicated viewing areas at main stages, fully-stocked open bar in Deluxe Lounge, plush shaded lounge, complimentary snacks, free Wi-Fi, personal guest services.
• Link to Buy Tickets: Deluxe Tickets

Deluxe+

• Summary: Includes all VIP and Deluxe benefits plus access to Deluxe+ Lounge with elevated viewing platform, exclusive open bar, luxury seating, dedicated Riot Fest merch concierge service, personal concierge service, daily catering, complimentary massage therapist.
• Link to Buy Tickets: Deluxe+ Tickets

Additional Information

Getting to Riot Fest via CTA

• CTA Pink Line: California Stop
• Schedules/Service Hours: Available for all trains and buses
• Bus Tracker + Train Tracker
• CTA System Map

Locker Rentals

• GA Lockers, VIP Lockers, Deluxe Lockers: Personal lockers with unlimited cell charging available. Reserve online for secure and easy storage with all-day access.
• Booking: Reserve your locker online to receive locker location, number, and lock combination via email 24 hours before the fest.

Payment Plans

• Summary: Flexible payment plans available during checkout to split ticket cost into installments. Secure your spot at the festival without upfront cost.
• Guide: A handy Payment Plan Guide is available for reference.

Don’t miss out on the fun—get your tickets now!. For updated information on all event details for Riot Fest, please check the event’s official communication channels.