Riot Fest 2021 is finally seeing its return to Chicago this weekend and with it comes another dope collection of artists that will fill the air of Douglass Park with great music. While Riot Fest is best known for its celebration of Punk music and culture, the festival […]
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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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One of the acts I was most excited about seeing live once I learned of their existence is Toronto, Canada’s The Beaches, which was made possible thanks to their Sunday afternoon spot on the Riot Fest 2019 schedule. Not only did I get a chance over the weekend
The unofficial farewell to summer, and music festivals, in Chicago to us is marked by the annual Riot Fest. This year it’s celebrating its 15th anniversary, and once again it has assembled one mighty fine spectacle over the weekend. To help you get ready for what’s to come,
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You know what? Riot Fest Sucks! This is now a for real-for real thing, as that’s the name of the festival’s new beer that was crafted in partnership with Goose Island Beer Co. The dope news doesn’t stop there, as the new pale ale’s can packaging also includes
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Riot Fest 2019 just got a whole lot sweeter. Today we’ve been gifted the Riot Fest Late Night lineup, which will kick on the eve of Douglas Park hosting the 15th anniversary edition celebration, with a Thursday night headline performance from The Aquabats. The Late Shows will be
