Where to Find Cheapest, Last-Minute Tickets to Chicago’s Riot Fest 2025
CHICAGO, IL — With Riot Fest 2025 just weeks away, ticket prices are rising fast, but fans still have options for scoring affordable passes to one of Chicago’s most beloved music festivals. The three-day punk and alternative rock celebration returns to Douglass Park from September 19–21, featuring more than 90 artists, including Green Day, Weezer, and Blink-182.
Where to Buy Tickets
Last-minute buyers can find tickets through verified resale platforms such as Tixr, Vivid Seats, SeatGeek, and StubHub.
- Three-day general admission tickets start at $340.
- One-day passes begin at $125.
- Two-day bundles are available from $230.
First-time Vivid Seats customers can also use code SYRACUSE20 for $20 off orders of $200 or more.
For those seeking premium access, deluxe and VIP tiers are available at higher price points, offering lounge access, shaded viewing areas, and private bars.
Riot Fest 2025 Lineup Highlights
The festival runs daily from noon to 10 p.m. across five stages: Riot, Roots, Rebel, Rise (renamed Weird Al’s Weird World on Friday), and Radical.
Friday, Sept. 19
- Blink-182
- Alkaline Trio
- The Pogues
- Weird Al Yankovic
- Rilo Kiley
- Knocked Loose
- The Hold Steady
- Sparks
- Rico Nasty
Saturday, Sept. 20
- Weezer
- Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter
- Jack White
- All Time Low
- The Beach Boys
- Dropkick Murphys
- The Front Bottoms
- Knuckle Puck
- James
Sunday, Sept. 21
- Green Day
- IDLES
- The Academy Is…
- Jawbreaker
- Bad Religion
- Cobra Starship
- Gym Class Heroes
- Texas Is the Reason
- The Wonder Years
- Dance Hall Crashers
Special Full-Album Sets
This year’s edition is particularly historic: 20 bands will perform full albums in their entirety, the most in Riot Fest’s 20-year history. Highlights include:
- Weezer – The Blue Album
- Sex Pistols – Never Mind the Bollocks…
- Alkaline Trio – Maybe I’ll Catch Fire
- Bad Religion – Suffer
- The Hold Steady – Separation Sunday
- Knuckle Puck – Copacetic
- The Academy Is… – Almost Here
These performances are expected to be some of the weekend’s biggest draws, giving fans the rare chance to hear landmark records played front-to-back.
Why Riot Fest Endures
Since its founding, Riot Fest has grown into one of Chicago’s most distinct festivals, combining punk and alternative headliners with nostalgia acts, quirky stage themes, and a DIY spirit. Its commitment to giving both legendary and underground artists a platform has made it a cornerstone of the city’s festival season.
With tickets still available — but climbing in price — now is the time for fans to secure their passes. Whether you’re there for Green Day’s anthems, Weezer’s front-to-back classic album set, or Blink-182’s pop-punk energy, Riot Fest 2025 at Douglass Park promises to be one of the most talked-about weekends of the year. For more festival news and ticket updates, follow ChicagoMusicGuide.com.