2024’s Riot Fest is going to look a bit different from past iterations.
For the first time ever, the long-running punk festival will take place Sept. 19-22 at Bridgeview, IL’s SeatGeek Stadium, which the fest has officially dubbed RiotLand.
From 2015-23 (excluding 2020), Riot Fest took place at Chicago’s Douglas Park; they moved to the new venue this year due to disagreements with the Chicago Park District.
“Though our curtains may have closed in Douglass Park, another one has opened,” Riot Fest co-founder Mike “Riot Mike” Petryshyn said, referring to “RiotLand” statement. “It’s something like you’ve never seen before. And it’s far overdue.”
And while the venue change may be making headlines, headliners at this year’s star-studded extravaganza are nothing to sneeze at.
They include emo hitmakers Fall Out Boy, metal mainstays Slayer, Grammy-winning ’90s icon Beck, Hip-Hop pioneers Public Enemy and punk rock royalty The Offspring.
Bright Eyes, Sublime, St. Vincent, Rob Zombie and Dr. Dog are just a few of the other megastars on the bill.
For those questioning Riot Fest’s punk bona fides, we’re happy to report many anarchic acts will be there as well.
Just a few you should keep an eye out for are NOFX — who are performing Friday through Sunday as part of their farewell tour — along with The Descendents, Circle Jerks, Pennywise, Buzzcocks and The Dillinger Four.
Plus, The Marley Brothers (Ziggy, Stephen, Julian, Ky-Mani and Damian) will be there, too.
As you can see, RiotLand truly has a little something for everyone.
And if you want to be there, single and multi-day passes are available as of today.
Three-day passes start at $244 before fees on Vivid Seats at the time of publication.
If you want to attend just one day, single-day passes can be scooped up for as low as $170 before fees.
For more information, we’ve got everything you need to know and more about the 2024 Riot Fest below.
All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.
Riot Fest 2024 tickets
A complete breakdown of all the best prices on single and multi-day Riot Fest passes at SeatGeek Stadium aka RiotLand can be found here:
| Riot Fest dates | Ticket prices start at |
|---|---|
| Three-day passes Friday, Sept. 20 through Sunday, Sept. 22 |
$244 |
| Single-day passes Friday, Sept. 20 |
$170 |
| Single-day passes Saturday, Sept. 21 |
$185 |
| Single-day passes Sunday, Sept. 22 |
$185 |
(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and include additional fees at checkout.)
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Riot Fest 2024 lineup
In total, over 90 acts are scheduled to perform at this year’s Riot Fest.
For a closer look at the genre-bending bill, take a peek at their carnival-like poster below:
About Riot Fest’s move from Douglas Park
In response to Riot Fest’s move to SeatGeek Stadium, Douglas Park issued a statement of their own. They said:
“The Chicago Park District has learned indirectly that the organizers of Riot Fest have stated they do not intend to go forward with their event in Douglass Park this September. The permit application for the event has not been withdrawn, and in fact it is currently pending provisional approval by the Park District Board of Commissioners. This approval process by the Board is one that was established two years ago for Special Events Permit Review and ensures that organizers engage community to get feedback about impact to community and dialogue about event production adjustments that should be considered to address community concerns.
The Chicago Park District has worked tirelessly to strike a balance between community interests and our Special Events organizers. Community voices are critical to our decision-making process, which is why a comprehensive community engagement process is a necessary component in evaluating a permit application. Last year, Riot Fest organizers completed this process successfully, received a permit and hosted their event in Douglass Park.
For large-scale events our top priorities are to minimize the impact on the community, protect our park assets and ensure the organizers are planning a safe and well-organized event. It is imperative that an event organizer work with and understand the community in which they are hosting an event. Prior to Board approval, we require that they engage local residents, community organizations, elected officials, businesses and the Park Advisory Council to provide detailed information pertaining to the event.
This year, the Chicago Park District reinforced its commitment to community by announcing the creation of a new initiative to reinvest a portion of event revenue fund directly back to the parks that host special events with 3,000 or more attendees. Parks hosting multi-day events with 3,000 or more guests, will receive a direct re-investment of 10 percent of the permit fees collected from event organizers in addition to any park restoration fees. A key part of the initiative are the engagement opportunities that residents will be invited to attend to provide feedback on the potential capital improvement projects.”
Huge 2024 music festivals
Riot Fest isn’t the only major genre-hopping jamboree this year.
If their lineup doesn’t strike your fancy, here are five other options that just might do the trick for you:
| The biggest 2024 festivals |
|---|
| Minnesota Yacht Club July 19-20 at Harriet Island in Saint Paul, MN Red Hot Chili Peppers, Gwen Stefani, Alanis Morissette, Joan Jett, The Offspring |
| Lollapalooza Aug. 1-4 at Grant Park in Chicago, IL SZA, Tyler The Creator, Blink-182, Stray Kids, The Killers |
| Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival Aug. 9-11 at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, CA The Killers, Sturgill Simpson, Tyler The Creator, The Postal Service, Killer Mike |
| Sea.Hear.Now Festival Sept. 14-15 at North Beach in Asbury Park, NJ Bruce Springsteen, Noah Kahan, Trey Anastasio Band, Norah Jones, 311 |
| When We Were Young Festival Oct. 19-20 at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds in Las Vegas, NV My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy, A Day To Remember, Jimmy Eat World, Dashboard Confessional |
What are the other festivals out there? Take a look at our list of the 63 biggest music festivals in 2024 to find out.
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed Bruce Springsteen and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.
