Riot Fest 2025: Blink-182, Green Day, Weezer to Headline

This fall, Chicago’s Douglass Park is once again set to come alive with roaring guitars, punk anthems, and thousands of fans celebrating the 20th anniversary of Riot Fest. And let’s be honest—this year’s lineup might just be one of the most iconic yet.

🌟 A Dream Lineup for Every Rock Lover

Riot Fest has always known how to give fans a show they’ll never forget. But in 2025? They’ve truly outdone themselves. Headlining this year's fest are none other than Green Day, Blink-182, and Weezer—three legends that defined a generation and still have the power to light up a stage like no one else.

And that’s just the beginning.

Joining them are the likes of Jack White, The Sex Pistols (featuring Frank Carter), Idles, Rilo Kiley, The Beach Boys, Bad Religion, Dropkick Murphys, Sparks, Jawbreaker, The Wonder Years, and dozens more. Whether you’re into hardcore punk, pop punk, indie rock, or old-school classics, this year’s Riot Fest has something that’ll get your heart racing.

🎟️ Tickets and the Full Riot Experience

As expected, fans are already scrambling to grab their passes. General admission for the full three days starts at just under $300, with VIP options offering fast-track entries, better stage views, and chill-out zones starting around $400. For those wanting to go all-out, Deluxe and Deluxe+ packages offer the full rockstar treatment.

If you’ve ever wanted to experience Riot Fest in its full glory, 2025 is the year to do it.

🏞️ Douglass Park Deal: A Win for Music and Community

After a few uncertain years, Riot Fest has renewed its promise to the city—and to Douglass Park. Festival organizers have signed a new multi-year deal with the city that will keep the fest in its longtime home through at least 2027.

But this isn’t just about stages and speakers.

The agreement includes a plan to reinvest in the park and the community that calls it home. Over a million dollars will go back into the park itself, and even more could be channeled into neighborhood programs, depending on how the festival performs. The best part? Residents will have a say in how that money gets used.

It’s music with a purpose—and that feels just right.

🎉 Two Decades of Punk, Passion, and People

From its humble beginnings in 2005 to the massive, multi-stage spectacle it is today, Riot Fest has always stayed true to its punk roots. It’s more than just a festival—it’s a community, a movement, a family of fans who show up year after year for music that means something.

In 2025, Riot Fest isn’t just looking back at 20 incredible years. It’s looking forward—to more memories, more mosh pits, and more moments that make your heart race.

So mark your calendar. Riot Fest 2025 is coming. And it’s going to rock.