Riot Fest 2025 Announces Nationwide Aftershows Featuring Sex Pistols, The Damned

Riot Fest 2025, celebrating its 20th anniversary, is set to take place from September 19 to 21 at Douglass Park in Chicago, with a robust lineup of late-night aftershows running from September 17 through 21 at various venues across the city including The Vic, Bottom Lounge, Metro, and more. The aftershows feature a mix of punk and alternative acts such as The Damned, Sex Pistols, Alkaline Trio, The Academy Is…, Senses Fail, and The Front Bottoms, alongside other notable bands like The Cribs, Bouncing Souls, and Marky Ramone. Tickets for the aftershows go on presale on August 6 with the password RIOT20, followed by general sales on August 7. The main festival itself will be headlined by Green Day, Blink-182, Weezer, and Jack White, with over 90 bands performing throughout the weekend. Riot Fest is known for its eclectic lineups, band reunions, and unique features, marking this milestone year with special events including a yet-to-be-announced 20th anniversary show at Metro. Fans are encouraged to use the Riot Fest app for schedules, recommendations, and additional content related to the festival experience.