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Riot Fest marks its 20th anniversary this year with a remarkable lineup featuring prominent acts such as Green Day, Blink-182, and Weezer.
Set to unfold over three days from September 19 to 21, the festival will take place at Douglass Park in Chicago. Blink-182 will kick off the festivities on the first night, followed by a special performance by Weezer on the second night that will include a full rendition of their classic Blue Album. Green Day will take the stage as the final headliner, bringing the event to a close on the third night.
In addition to the headliners, the festival has enlisted a diverse array of artists, including Jack White, the Sex Pistols with Frank Carter, Idles, Alkaline Trio, the Beach Boys, Bad Religion, the Pogues, the Hold Steady, Dropkick Murphys, the Front Bottoms, Cobra Starship, Gym Class Heroes, the Wonder Years, Sparks, “Weird Al” Yankovic, and the recently reunited Rilo Kiley.
A broad selection of genres will also be represented, with performances expected from the Bouncing Souls, Hanson, Rico Nasty, Dehd, the Linda Lindas, Buzzcocks, Stiff Little Fingers, Superchunk, Militarie Gun, Camper Van Beethoven, James, Dance Hall Crashers, Ovlov, Marky Ramone, and the Ataris. Additionally, festival organizers are gearing up to unveil an extra surprise artist, which will be announced on April 24 at 10 a.m. CT.
For those interested in the complete lineup for Riot Fest 2025, details can be found on the festival’s official website, where tickets are currently available for purchase.
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Initially launched as a small punk rock festival, Riot Fest has evolved into a prominent event, originally held at various locations in Chicago before finding a permanent residence at Douglass Park since 2015. Recently, the festival secured a long-term partnership with the Chicago Parks District, ensuring its future in the local cultural landscape.
Festival founder “Riot Mike” Petryshyn reflected on the journey, stating, “We didn’t plan on making it for twenty years. We planned on making it through one weekend. But here we are — still loud, still weird, still building something bigger than we ever meant to.”
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