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Douglas Park

Riot Fest

PUNK ROCK (& MORE) MUSIC FEST
Friday September 16, 2022 11am - 10pm
Saturday September 17, 2022 11am - 10pm
Sunday September 18, 2022 11am - 10pm
 
Punk Rock (& more) Music Fest
Location
Douglas Park 1401 S Sacramento Dr, Chicago, IL 60623
Chicago, IL
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Founded in 2005 in Chicago, Riot Fest is a multi-day music festival specializing in punk, rock, alternative, metal, and hip-hop. Carnival rides, amazing food vendors, sideshow performers, and more add to the atmosphere of this truly independent music fest.

Now in its 17th year, Riot Fest (September 16-18 at Douglas Park) strives to be the definitive touchstone for independent music and taste today in North America. Lineup coming soon!

Riot Fest endeavors to create a safe, positive, inclusive environment in Douglas Park, where fans of all ages can affordably rock out, check out a freakshow, ride a ferris wheel, eat a corn dog and most importantly, have fun.

One of the best music festivals I have ever attended. Fantastic lineup, well organized schedule with multiple stages, and truly incredible staff. Everyone I encountered working here was lovely and professional, from the bartenders to the security. I have never seen such efficient crowd control in my life-I was standing front row for upwards of 9 hours and never once was injured by the dozens of crowd surfers flying over my head. Easily accessible toilets, water re-full stations, and food/alcohol tents. Great selection of vegan food. $8 beer sold on the barrier every half hour if you don’t feel like walking to a tent and losing your spot. Surprisingly clean toilets with plenty of hand sanitizer. Non-stop entertainment.”

–  Alyssa F., FESTIVAL ATTENDEE

A festival in September in Chicago? When it’s not 100 degrees out? Who thought of that great idea? They deserve a million in prizes (because they’re worth it). Or at least a million thanks.”

–  Michael G., 2021 FESTIVAL ATTENDEE

WAY better line-up than Lollapalooza plus for way less than Lollapalooza!”

–  Brooke B., 2019 FESTIVAL ATTENDEE

This was my first time going to Riot Fest and I definitely wasn’t unimpressed. Stellar line-up. Mature crowd. Personal box wine. What more could I ask for?”

–  Candice G., 2018 FESTIVAL ATTENDEE

LAST YEARS LINEUP

MORRISSEY
curating Very Special Guests

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17

THE SMASHING PUMPKINS, COHEED AND CAMBRIA, LUPE FIASCO (performing The Cool), NOFX, DIRTY HEADS, SUBLIME WITH ROME, CIRCLE JERKS, DINOSAUR JR., MOTION CITY SOUNDTRACK, THRICE, CIRCA SURVIVE, MEG MYERS, THE LAWRENCE ARMS, BEACH BUNNY, ANTI-FLAG, LIVING COLOUR, FISHBONE, ENVY ON THE COAST, THE SOUNDS, AMIGO THE DEVIL, EYEDRESS, BEACH GOONS, MEET ME @ THE ALTAR, SERATONES, RADKEY, KISSISSIPPI, JACKIE HAYES, OXYMORRONS, GIRLPUPPY, SEŃOR KINO

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

RUN THE JEWELS, FAITH NO MORE, DROPKICK MURPHYS, RANCID, TAKING BACK SUNDAY, VIC MENSA, GOGOL BORDELLO, MAYDAY PARADE, BAYSIDE, STATE CHAMPS, THE MIGHTY MIGHTY BOSSTONES, ANDREW W.K., BEST COAST, BIG FREEDIA, GWAR, HEPCAT, LES SAVY FAV, THE BRONX, FOUR YEAR STRONG, CITIZEN, FUCKED UP, JOYWAVE, NIGHT MOVES, MAN ON MAN, HOLY FAWN, THE BOLLWEEVILS, GANSER, JUST FRIENDS, THE ORPHAN THE POET, BEARINGS, SPIDER, DEVON KAY & THE SOLUTIONS

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

NINE INCH NAILS, PIXIES, MACHINE GUN KELLY, DEVO, MR. BUNGLE, NEW FOUND GLORY, SIMPLE PLAN, THE GHOST INSIDE, BODY COUNT, THURSDAY, K.FLAY, KNUCKLE PUCK, HEALTH, THE BLED, MOTHER MOTHER, 3OH!3, FEVER 333, ALEX G, KENNYHOOPLA, BLEACHED, THE GORIES, FACS, RATBOYS, BLACKSTARKIDS, SKATING POLLY, PET SYMMETRY, MELKBELLY, GYMSHORTS, THE WEAK DAYS, AIRSTREAM FUTURES

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APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 29, 2022($50 Late Fee for late application)

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LOAD IN DETAILS: September 6, 2022

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Getting to Riot Fest

LOCATION

GETTING TO DOUGLAS PARK

ADDRESS

Douglas Park
W. Ogden Ave. & S. Sacramento Dr.
Chicago, IL 60623

GETTING THERE

Riot Fest urges fans to either take public transportation, or ride a bicycle to Riot Fest. These are the most effective, environmentally sound, and neighborly methods to get to Douglas Park. The CTA Pink Line’s California Ave. stop is just blocks away from the festival entrance – the most convenient route to the fest.

If you must drive, please respect Douglas Park residents and do NOT park on residential streets surrounding the park.


Note: StarEvents manages all the food vendors for the event.

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