“I just wanted to put a show together with all of my favorite bands”, festival founder “Riot Mike” Petryshyn famously said before the inaugural Riot Fest back in 2005, according to a press release.

CHICAGO - Riot Fest is marking its 20th anniversary this year with a star-studded lineup, a new "Riotland" attraction and finally, the arrival of John Stamos. The backstory Festival founder "Riot Mike ...

In 2005, what began as a modest multi-venue, fan-driven punk event in Chicago has morphed into a large-scale outdoor event that continues to mark its territory as one of the most impressive ...

Riot Fest organizers said that to celebrate the festival's 20th anniversary this year, 20 bands will be playing 20 full-album sets, including headliner Weezer playing the complete "Blue Album." While ...

Riot Fest is one year shy of legal drinking age and celebrating its 20th anniversary this summer with a stacked lineup of classic indie and alternative bands led by East Bay punk legends Green Day, ...