Something everyone always takes note of at music festivals is obviously none other than the people who attend the fest. Riot Fest is no different, and this year, we went out of our way to do a little people-watching. These are the People of Riot Fest, 2021.
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Riot Fest 2021 – Saturday in Photos
This year’s Riot Fest was the perfect way to end the summer, and we were lucky enough to attend the entire weekend. On Saturday, we got the pleasure of checking out sets from Citizen, State Champs, Bayside, Vic Mensa and Rise Against. See full galleries of each set below! Citizen Continue Reading
Riot Fest 2021 – Friday in Photos
At this year’s Riot Fest, we got to check out a plethora of artists and bands, both old and new! Friday we got the chance to catch Meet Me at the Altar, Meg Myers, Circa Survive, Thrice, and The Smashing Pumpkins. Check out the full galleries of each set below! Continue Reading
Riot Fest Rewind: Day by Day Recap + Photo Highlights
Thursday Night Preview Party As Riot Fest’s Twitter-er said yesterday… Remember when I used to joke about “Day 4” of Riot Fest hahaha so funny like some kind of fucking idiot and then Riot Mike decides Riot Fest should be 4 days this year? LOL can’t wait for Day 5 Continue Reading
Riot Fest Celebrates 15 Years of Rebellion
Riot Fest has been a Chicago Music staple for the last 15 years. It’s a festival (and carnival- lest you forget the Hellzapoppin circus’ support and the beautiful Ferris wheel) that attracts all kinds of attendees of all different age groups. There’s an amazing longevity to the punk scene, among Continue Reading
Riot Fest at a Glance: Sunday
Just like that, the weekend was on its final day, Riot Fest on its finale for this year’s festival. The day’s lineup kicked off fun with the likes of Frank Iero and the Future Violents and Village People, and stayed strong throughout the remainder of the afternoon with the likes Continue Reading
Riot Fest at a Glance: Saturday
Saturday, oh, Saturday! The fest was in full swing, everyone knew the drill – sort out set times, coordinate when to buy food, talk themselves into and then out of and then into waiting for an hour to buy a Cheesie’s grilled cheese, the whole shtick. Saturday’s lineup was surreal, Continue Reading
Riot Fest at a Glance: Friday
Riot Fest’s Friday lineup was a smash from beginning to end. With a wildly large crowd, an expansive lineup, and perfect weather, the day could not have gone better. Relive it with our Riot Fest Friday playlist on Spotify, and check out photos below of everyone from Anti-Flag to Dashboard Continue Reading
Riot Fest // Chicago, IL 9.14-9.17
Riot Fest Douglas Park Chicago, IL September 14-17, 2018 Words and Photos by Micki Harris Consistently each year, Riot Fest is the last hurrah of the Chicago punk’s summer. From all ends of the city, state, country, and even the world, folks convene in Douglas Park, a small neighborhood Continue Reading
All Time Low announce Canadian tour dates
All Time Low has announced new Canadian Tour dates in September. Check them out below. Their full touring schedule can be seen here. 9/17 Portland, ME State Theatre 9/18 Montreal, QC Metropolis 9/19 Toronto, ON Riot Fest 9/22 Winnipeg, MB Garrick Centre 9/23 Saskatoon, SK O’Brian’s Event Centre 9/24 Edmonton, Continue Reading
Riot Fest 2013 Lineup Announced
This lineup for this year’s Riot Fest can be seen below.
Riot Fest 2010
The Riot Fest in Chicago, IL’s full schedule have been released. Get your tickets and passes here.