What’s my age again? Riot Fest is turning the big 2-0, and to celebrate it’s throwing the biggest party yet, headlined by GREEN DAY, BLINK-182, WEEZER, JACK WHITE, and a total of over 90 bands performing throughout the festival weekend.
I just wanted to put a show together with all of my favorite bands Throughout the next 20 years, the festival has grown to become one of the biggest independent festivals in the country, known for eclectic lineups, high-profile band reunions, full album plays, and even a butter sculpture tribute to John Stamos – “Riot Mike” Petryshyn, festival founder
Along with headliners GREEN DAY, BLINK-182, WEEZER and JACK WHITE, the festival will also include performances by the SEX PISTOLS (Frank Carter and Steve Jones, Paul Cook, Glen Matlock), IDLES, ALKALINE TRIO, ALL TIME LOW, KNOCKED LOOSE, RILO KILEY, THE BEACH BOYS, JAWBREAKER, DROPKICK MURPHYS, BAD RELIGION, THE POGUES, THE HOLD STEADY, THE ACADEMY IS…, COBRA STARSHIP, GYM CLASS HEROES, TEXAS IS THE REASON, DANCE HALL CRASHERS, THE FRONT BOTTOMS, KNUCKLE PUCK, THE WONDER YEARS, JAMES and many many more.
Born and raised in Chicago, Riot Fest began as a punk rock festival spread across the city’s favorite local venues. Over the years, it’s earned a reputation for reuniting bands that fans had lost hope of ever seeing again, including The Replacements, The Original Misfits, Slayer, Jawbreaker and many more. While the festival remains the centerpiece, the music isn’t limited to one weekend a year. For over two decades, Riot Fest has hosted thousands of shows in independent venues throughout the city, supporting Chicago’s thriving music scene.
We didn’t plan on making it for twenty years. We planned on making it through one weekend. But here we are – still loud, still weird, still building something bigger than we ever meant to.” “Riot Mike” Petryshyn, festival founder
Riot Fest returns to Chicago’s Douglass Park from September 19th – 21st, its home since 2015. A newly announced long-term agreement with the Chicago Parks District ensures the festival will remain a Chicago staple for years to come.
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