Riot Fest Unveils Star-Studded 2025 Lineup in Chicago

CHICAGO, IL — Riot Fest has announced its 2025 lineup, featuring big names like Blink-182, Weezer, Jack White, and Green Day as headliners. The festival is set to take place from September 19 through 21 at Douglass Park in Chicago‘s North Lawndale neighborhood, marking its 20th anniversary.

Blink-182 will kick off the festival with a headlining performance on Friday, followed by Weezer and Jack White on Saturday. Green Day will close the festivities as the Sunday night headliner. Other notable performers include ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic, Idles, All Time Low, Rilo Kiley, and members of the Sex Pistols.

Additional acts lined up for the event are Alkaline Trio, Jawbreaker, Bad Religion, Sparks, Gym Class Heroes, The Hold Steady, Dropkick Murphys, The Pogues, and the Beach Boys. Fans can expect an exciting mix of punk and alternative music over the three-day festival.

Riot Fest recently signed an agreement with the city, easing concerns over permit issues that briefly forced the festival to relocate to SeatGeek Stadium in suburban Bridgeview last year. Fortunately, the event returned to Douglass Park for the 2024 festival.

Tickets for Riot Fest are now available, with three-day general admission passes starting at $299.98. Fans are encouraged to secure their tickets early, as this year’s festival promises to be a memorable celebration of two decades of music and community.