Every year that goes by I’m reminded why this festival has earned its #RiotFestSucks slogan. Today we’re getting the 2023 lineup for Riot Fest and it is incredibly dope! Foo Fighters, The Cure, The Postal Service, Death Cab for Cutie, Turnstile, and The Mars Volta have been tapped […]
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Just a day after playing Riot Fest 2022, Yeah Yeah Yeahs have announced today that they are staying in Chicago for at least one more night for a concert at Metro on September 19th. The surprise show is part of the iconic venue’s 40th Anniversary Celebration. Tickets on
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Another day, another music festival lineup revealed… The 2022 Riot Fest lineup has been released, with Nine Inch Nails joining My Chemical Romance and The Original Misfits as a headliner. Also performing at Douglass Park on the weekend of September 16-18 are artists like Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Ice
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After attending my first Riot Fest ever, I can confidently say that… Riot Fest Sucks. Sunday of Riot Fest 2021 wrapped up an amazing weekend full of energy, community, and art. The final day offered a bittersweet finale that featured a bunch of heavy-hitters to enjoy.
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Saturday of Riot Fest ’21 continued full-steam ahead with a packed lineup for attendees to enjoy. After Friday’s inconsistent weather, Saturday’s perfect conditions were much needed and appreciated. Prior to the festival’s start, Taking Back Sunday was unfortunately unable to perform but Chicago’s-own Rise Against happily took over
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Friday officially started the weekend and Riot Fest was immediately jumping with absurd amounts of energy. For enthusiasts who’ve been patiently waiting for the return of this infamous festival, Friday’s hot weather proved to be no obstacle in the way of a great time. Friday’s lineup presented a
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Riot Fest ’21 kicked off on Thursday with a fantastic treat that took the form of a preview party featuring Joyce Manor, WDRL, Kristeen Young, Alkaline Trio, Patti Smith and Her Band, and Morrissey. This Preview Party provided first-time Riot Fest attendees a look into the die-hard Riot
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Riot Fest has officially announced that the 2020 edition is a no-go due to the coronavirus pandemic. Now that that’s out of the way, today we’re getting the new 2021 dates as well as the first wave lineup. Along with the previously-announced My Chemical Romance reunion, next year’s
After years upon years of pestering the Riot Fest crew to make this happen, 2020 is now officially the year that My Chemical Romance will be playing the beloved Punk-centric Chicago festival. The band has announced an official tour today, so that explains the timing for why this
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Day 3 of Riot Fest marked the end of what this year’s summer has to offer, and what a way to say goodbye to the season. The absolute highlight of the night had to be the reunited Bikini Kill, who gave fans a set that was equal parts
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Day 2 of Riot Fest 2019 was designed to kick your ass and have you say “thank you, may I have another?” I arrived in the afternoon, with just enough time to see people get doused with GWAR blood, which has become an annual ritual at this point
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Riot Fest 2019 sucked, just the way we like it. The opening day of one of the nation’s most beloved festivals came out punching with a number of heavy-hitters that fans congregating at Douglas Park over the weekend could enjoy. The main attraction of the night was blink-182,
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