Riot Fest 2025
Riot Fest 2025 is set to celebrate its 20th anniversary with an impressive lineup of punk, rock, and alternative acts. The festival will take place from September 19 to 21, 2025, at Douglass Park in Chicago, Illinois .
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🎸 Headliners
Friday, September 19: Blink-182
Saturday, September 20: Weezer and Jack White
Sunday, September 21: Green Day
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🎤 Notable Acts
The diverse lineup also features:
“Weird Al” Yankovic
Sex Pistols (with Frank Carter, Steve Jones, Paul Cook, Glen Matlock)
IDLES
Alkaline Trio
All Time Low
Rilo Kiley
Knocked Loose
The Beach Boys
Jawbreaker
Dropkick Murphys
Bad Religion
The Pogues
The Hold Steady
The Front Bottoms
Texas Is The Reason
Rico Nasty
The Linda Lindas
Buzzcocks
Helmet
Touché Amoré
Marky Ramone
Samiam
Shonen Knife
Dune Rats (representing Australia)
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Over 90 artists are scheduled to perform across five stages, ensuring a packed weekend of music .
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🎟️ Tickets
Three-day General Admission (GA) tickets are currently on sale, starting at $299.98. Payment plans are available to make attending more accessible .
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📍 Location & Experience
Douglass Park has been the home of Riot Fest since 2015, and the festival has secured a multi-year agreement to remain there through at least 2027 . Attendees can look forward to more than just music, with carnival rides, arcade games, skate ramps, and the unique RiotLand chapel, where 44 couples got legally married in 2024 .
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For more details, including the full lineup, tickets, and festival information, visit the official Riot Fest website: riotfest.org.
