Every year, music fans from around the world anticipate who’ll be playing at Riot Fest, the Chicago festival made famous for diverse, innovative lineups, set amongst a fan-friendly three-day celebration of punk, rock ‘n’ roll, hip-hop, metal, indie rock, roots music, and just about everything in between.
Now in its 14th year, Riot Fest has continued its tradition of being left of the dial, defying the homogeneity seen in many festivals. 2018 brings a cavalcade of incredible artists across five stages in historic Douglas Park. Announced headliners include Blink-182 and Beck (with a third to be revealed during Riot Fest’s second wave lineup announcement, coming in a few weeks). From legends such as Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis Costello, to from the socially-conscious rhymes of Atmosphere, to the mainstream rock sounds of Young the Giant, there is truly something for every music lover.
RIOT FEST 2018 FIRST WAVE LINEUP:
Blink-182, Beck, Elvis Costello & the Imposters, Incubus, Young the Giant, Interpol, Blondie, Alkaline Trio, Father John Misty, Jerry Lee Lewis, Dropkick Murphys, Bleachers, Atmosphere, Flogging Molly, Cypress Hill, Bad Religion, Underoath, Matt and Kim, the Jesus Lizard, Sum 41, the Voidz, the Front Bottoms, Twin Peaks, K.Flay, Suicidal Tendencies, Bullet For My Valentine, Clutch, the Wonder Years, Digable Planets, Liz Phair, Cat Power, Gary Numan, Killing Joke, Hot Snakes, Wolfmother, Moose Blood, SWMRS, Johnny Marr, Superchunk, JD McPherson, Reignwolf, Lagwagon, Pussy Riot, FEAR, Andrew W.K., GWAR, the Aquabats, Hobo Johnson & the Lovemakers, Face to Face, the Exploited, the Bouncing Souls, Dillinger Four, Conflict, Piebald, Adolescents, the Avengers, Cobra Skulls, HEALTH, Calpurnia, Kevin Devine, the Frights, the Districts, Arkells, the Audition, Spitalfield, Flor, Speedy Ortiz, Bully, Lower Class Brats, Total Chaos, the Fever 333, Direct Hit!, Mom Jeans., Mannequin Pussy, Pronoun, Beach Goons, the Bombpops, Badflower, Save Face, Super Whatevr, Beach Bunny, No Small Children, and featuring Hellzapoppin’ Circus Sideshow Revue
Riot Fest takes place September 14, 15, and 16 in Chicago’s historic Douglas Park, a large and beautiful oasis set against the backdrop of the Windy City’s glorious skyline.
Riot Fest 2018 3-day passes are on sale now, available in General Admission and three tiers of upgraded VIP options. All passes can be purchased via the following links:
Bit.ly/RF18-Tickets
RiotFest.org/Tickets
Riot Fest also offers a layaway program for fans to pay off their tickets incrementally during the months leading up to the festival.
LAYAWAY TICKETING LINK:
TicketF.ly/2kyGlYB
