
The Riot Fest 2022 lineup has arrived
My Chemical Romance, The Original Misfits and Nine Inch Nails will headline.
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Put on your favorite punk rock T-shirt and join the end-of-the-summer celebration at Riot Fest
Summer music festival season goes out with a bang every September when Riot Fest takes over a section of Douglass Park for a rollicking weekend of rock, metal, hip-hop and punk. This year, My Chemical Romance, The Original Misfits and Nine Inch Nails headline the event, with appearances from Alkaline Trio, Bauhaus, Ice Cube and tons of other nostalgia-inducing acts. Keep an eye out for even more information about Riot Fest 2022.
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Riot Fest occurs from September 16–8, 2022.
Riot Fest will take place in the southern half of Douglass Park (1401 S Sacramento Dr) on Chicago's West Side.
The easiest way to get to Riot Fest is to take the Pink Line train to California, which is just a short walk away from the festival's entrance. By bus, the fest is accessible via the 12, 18, 49 and 94 routes. By Metra, the BNSF Western Avenue station is also an option.
Go to Time Out's ticket page or the festival’s official website to buy tickets for single days and the whole weekend.
My Chemical Romance, The Original Misfits and Nine Inch Nails will headline.
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Jawbreaker, M.I.A., a punk rock pig and more great stuff from the fest's final day
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Riot Grrrls, cover bands and some delicious steak tacos
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Modest Mouse and the Prodigy closed out the most beautiful day of the fest
Beautiful weather and a gorgeous set from Modest Mouse closed out day three
Punks and rockers turned out to see System of a Down and Iggy Pop
Discover Time Out original video
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