Overview
- Riot Fest 2025 will celebrate its 20th anniversary from September 19–21 at Douglass Park in Chicago, with tickets starting at $299.98.
- Headliners include Green Day, Blink-182, Weezer, and Jack White, complemented by nostalgia acts like the Sex Pistols and the Beach Boys.
- The festival secured a three-year agreement with the Chicago Park District to remain at Douglass Park through at least 2027 after reversing plans to move to SeatGeek Stadium in 2024.
- Organizers have addressed community concerns over noise, traffic, and trash by holding over 60 stakeholder meetings and committing funds for park improvements.
- Riot Fest has evolved from its 2005 origins as a DIY concert series to one of Chicago’s marquee music events, generating millions annually for the city.