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Riot Fest 15th Anniversary Lineup

Far Out Midwest StaffMay 30, 2019

The Riot Fest 15th Anniversary lineup is here. September 13-15 at Douglas Park, Chicago. Featuring: Blink-182, Slayer (final Chicago & Milwaukee show), Bikini Kill, The Raconteurs, Rise Against, The Flaming Lips (performing Yoshimi Battles... Read More...

Riot Fest First Wave Lineup

Far Out Midwest StaffMay 31, 2018

Riot Fest returns to Chicago on September 14-16 at Chicago’s Douglas Park and they just announced the first wave of their year’s lineup. Beck, Cat Power, Blink-182, Father John Misty, Blondie, Pussy Riot, Elvis Costello, HEALTH, GWAR, Speedy Ortiz, U... Read More...

Riot Fest 2017 Recap + Photos

Far Out Midwest StaffSeptember 19, 2017

At the risk of being too on the nose, Riot Fest was, well, a riot. The three-day festival, held in Chicago September 15-17, didn’t just have a diverse lineup of dozens of bands across five stages, it had carnival rides and a freak show, along with ... Read More...

Riot Fest Late Night Shows Announced

Far Out Midwest StaffAugust 15, 2017

The party doesn’t end at 10:00pm. Riot Fest Late Night shows are here. The Orwells, The Queers and The Ataris, GBH, Buzzcocks, Hot Water Music, New Found Glory, Bayside, Gogol Bordello, Cap’n Jazz, Dinosaur Jr. and Built to Spill, and Taking Back ... Read More...

Riot Fest Chicago 2017

Far Out Midwest StaffJuly 31, 2017

Seeing a band on tour, only for them to skip your favorite song on the album, can be infuriating. Because the organizers of Chicago’s Riot Fest want crowds to riot, not rage, they’re continuing their tradition of having ten bands perform full albums,... Read More...