Riot Fest

If you're a fan of rock, punk, alternative, metal, or hip-hop music, then Riot Fest is the place for you! Established in 2005 and based in Chicago every year since, this three-day festival has established itself as one of the biggest independently owned music festivals around. It also boasts an impressive lineup each year with reunions, guest performances, and the full album plays throughout its duration.

Riot Fest features a wide array of bands playing all sorts of genres, with punk rock being the most common music style. But that's not all. You'll also find psychobilly, thrash metal, post-hardcore, indie pop, and alternative rock performances alongside hip-hop, new wave hardcore punk, and even ska act! So no matter what type of music you're into, there will be something for everyone at Riot Fest.

Prepare for Riot Fest 2023 to be an unforgettable experience. From September 15th to 17th, the independent music festival will come alive in Chicago's Douglass Park with spectacular music and a captivating stage celebrating world music like never before! Don't forget about all the incredible extras such as carnival rides, indulgent food vendors, sideshow performers, and more that help enhance this already thrilling atmosphere of Riot Fest.