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Riot Fest Oral History: The unlikely story of punk rock’s most beloved festival
Over the past decade, Riot Fest has become one of the most beloved festivals in the world. They have reunited some of punk’s most iconic bands, and, in many ways, set the bar for how genuinely great a music festival can be. But when founder Mike Petryshyn started out in 2005, literally none of this […]
37 must-see photos from Riot Fest Chicago 2016
Photographer: Ryan Bakerink Riot Fest Chicago took place Sept. 16, 17 and 18 at Douglas Park.
The Misfits talk future plans at Riot Fest; North America, Europe and... the #APMAs?
APTV caught up with the Misfits' Jerry Only at Riot Fest in Chicago, and he talked about the possibility of a new Misfits record and wanting to perform at the 2017 APMAs. “I need an album if we continue and an album if we don't,” Only says. “I would like to hit the West Coast and […]
The 13 Best Things About Riot Fest Chicago 2015
Settling into its new home of Douglas Park (after a falling out with prior space Humboldt Park), the Chicago installment of Riot Fest returned this weekend for another triumphant, muddy, eclectic year. As it was my first time attending, I went in without expectations, and with only a plan to soak up everything I possibly […]
Riot Fest Chicago (Day 3) gallery: Knuckle Puck, Andrew McMahon, New Politics, more
Photographer: Ryan Bakerink, Ashley Osborn AP photographers Ryan Bakerink and Ashley Osborn bring you exclusive shots from day 3 of Riot Fest Chicago. If you missed them, check out our galleries from Day 1 and Day 2.
Riot Fest Chicago gallery: No Doubt, Every Time I Die, Real Friends, more
Photographer: Ryan Bakerink, Ashley Osborn AP photographers Ryan Bakerink and Ashley Osborn bring you exclusive shots from day 1 of Riot Fest Chicago.
9 bands you must see at Riot Fest Chicago this weekend
It’s Riot Fest! One of the largest and greatest music festivals of the year is going down right now in Chicago. It’s the perfect mix of new bands and nostalgia acts to make for one hell of a musical weekend. In this list, AP picks nine bands you must see this weekend at Riot Fest. […]
Riot Fest, Chicago hospital reach agreement following lawsuit
Riot Fest Chicago is set to take place this weekend from September 11-13 in Douglas Park, but a lawsuit filed earlier this week from St. Anthony Hospital, in an attempt to stop the festival altogether, has put the event in a tough spot (following the previous move from Humboldt Park due to community opposition). The hospital […]
System Of A Down, 88 Fingers Louie, more announced for Riot Fest Chicago
System Of A Down, the Prodigy, 88 Fingers Louie and Chef’Special have all been added to this year's Riot Fest Chicago. They will be performing alongside names such as the Academy Is… (playing Almost Here in full), Alexisonfire, Thrice, Alkaline Trio, Taking Back Sunday, the Devil Wears Prada and many others. A fully updated lineup can be found […]
Riot Fest Chicago 2015: The Academy Is..., Alexisonfire, Thrice, Atreyu, many more announced
The first wave of bands has been revealed for the Chicago dates of Riot Fest. The Academy Is… (performing Almost Here in full), Alexisonfire, Thrice, Alkaline Trio, Taking Back Sunday, the Devil Wears Prada and many others will be playing this year's festival. See the artists announced thus far below. Despite receiving a great amount of support to […]
Riot Fest Chicago Day 3: Weezer, Pussy Riot, Tegan And Sara, Motion City Soundtrack, more
Photographer: Ryan Bakerink AP photographer Ryan Bakerink brings you exclusive Riot Fest Chicago live shots and portraits from Weezer, Andrew W.K., New Found Glory, Social Distortion, the Front Bottoms, Motion City Soundtrack, Tegan And Sara, Pussy Riot, the Menzingers and the Hold Steady.
Riot Fest Chicago Day 2: Saosin, Taking Back Sunday, Anti Flag, Descendents, Metric, Restorations
Photographer: Rebecca Reed AP photographer Rebecca Reed brings you exclusive Riot Fest Chicago live shots and portraits from Saosin, Taking Back Sunday, Anti Flag, Descendents, Restorations, Metric, Me First And The Gimme Gimmes, the Pizza Underground (ft. Macaulay Culkin), Tokyo Police Club and Streetlight Manifesto. Also check out our other Riot Chicago galleries: City And Colour, Dashboard Confessional, […]
15 bands you absolutely must watch at Riot Fest Chicago this weekend
September is finally here, and you know what that means: It’s Riot Fest season! Riot Fest has quickly become the AP staff’s favorite festival of the year, with its insane lineups full of unexpected reunions and legends rubbing shoulders with up-and-comers. All three Riot Fests—Toronto, Chicago and Denver—share some lineup overlap. No matter which one […]
New site, attractions revealed for Riot Fest Chicago
In celebration of its 10th anniversary, organizers have revealed that Riot Fest Chicago will be moved to the northern sector of its location in Chicago’s historic Humboldt Park. The relocation comes in response to the festival's increased amount of attractions for this year, which include: over a dozen carnival rides (including two Ferris wheels), numerous games, […]
Riot Fest Chicago after shows; Rise Against, Bad Religion, Television, Mineral, Get Up Kids, more
Riot Fest & Carnival Chicago have just announced their club-sized after shows set to take place each night while the festival at Humboldt Park takes its nightly rest. Festival headliners and their openers will continue rocking into the night at Aragon Ballroom, Double Door, Concord Music Hall, Cobra Lounge, City Winery, Empty Bottle, Bottom Lounge and […]
Modern Baseball, I Am The Avalanche announce pre-Riot Fest Chicago tour dates with Beach Slang
I Am The Avalanche and Modern Baseball have announced a handful of pre-Riot Fest Chicago tour dates with Philadelphia, PA's Beach Slang. The run includes stops in New York, Michigan and three Canadian dates, before ending up in Chicago from September 12 through the 14. Tickets are set to go on sale this Friday. You can check out […]
Say Anything, Primus, The Hold Steady, more added to Riot Fest Chicago
Despite its already immaculate lineup of 110 bands, 14 more outfits have officially been added to the Chicago dates of this year's Riot Fest. Groups just announced include Primus, The Hold Steady, Say Anything and more. Check out the full lineup, along with those just announced, below. Riot Fest & Carnival Chicago will be held September […]
Rise Against, Weezer, Of Mice & Men, Slayer, more announced for Riot Fest Chicago
The full lineup has been announced for the Chicago dates of Riot Fest. The lineup includes such acts as the Cure, Jane’s Addiction, Rise Against, Weezer, Social Distortion, Of Mice & Men, the Offspring, Descendents, Taking Back Sunday, NOFX, Mineral, Senses Fail and many more. You can check out the full list of bands below. […]
Reporting from Riot Fest 2013 - APTV Interview with Yellowcard
APTV correspondent TJ Horansky checks in from the first day of Chicago Riot Fest with an interview with Yellowcard. MORE RIOT FEST INTERVIEWS: All Time Low | The Flatliners | Pierce The Veil | The Lawrence Arms | The Devil Wears Prada
Riot Fest Chicago set times announced
Riot Fest Chicago is right around the corner, Sept. 13-15 at Humboldt Park. Although three-day passes are now sold out, you can still grab single day and VIP tickets here, while they last. We've told you about the crazy lineup– perhaps the fest's best ever, we recommended three must-see new artists, we gave you 10 reasons why […]
