The 2024 ‘Riot Fest‘ will be moving back to its traditional home of Douglass Park in Chicago, IL next month, after having initially been announced for the Seatgeek Stadium in Bridgeview, IL.
An apparent dispute with local residents and the city over the impact the festival has on residents in the area of Douglass Park in past years looks to have necessitated the now scrapped move to Bridgeview. The primary complaint appears to have been the increase in traffic and strain on resources the festival has put on residents and businesses local to the area of the venue.
However, that situation appears to have been resolved, as Chicago alderwoman Monique Scott commented today, August 14th:
“We are thrilled that Riot Fest is returning to the 24th Ward this year and are working towards a long-term partnership with the City of Chicago. Independent and alternative cultural assets like Riot Fest invigorate our local economy by creating jobs, attracting tourism, supporting our youth, and providing a national stage for small businesses and artists from North Lawndale and Little Village. Riot Fest‘s return is a win for our community, and we look forward to the continued positive impact it will bring.”
A statement issued by the festival’s organizers issued today reads as follows:
“Driven by the overwhelming support of the City of Chicago and our fans, we’re excited to announce that we are coming back home to Chicago and Douglass Park.
If there was no Chicago, there’d be no Riot Fest.
As we continue to build a long-term partnership with the City of Chicago, we remain focused on our shared vision of stability and growth in the neighborhood we call home. We deeply appreciate the support from Mayor Johnson, Alderwoman Scott, the Chicago Park District, and The North Lawndale and Little Village communities.
We’re not just coming home–we’re coming back stronger, with an even greater purpose and doubling down on our commitment to Chicago, our fans, and our community. Riot Fest was born and bred here; it’s where we belong.
Details regarding changes to shuttling, parking, and ticketing are below, with more information to come in the coming weeks as we shore up our plans to make this year’s Riot Fest our best ever.
Thanks for being awesome. We love you.”
A FAQ outlining the various questions that have arisen in regards to this latest venue change has been made available online via riotfest.org. This year’s lineup is expected to feature the following artists:
Friday, September 22nd:
Fall Out Boy
The Offspring (performing “Smash“)
Public Enemy
Sum 41
Cypress Hill
New Found Glory
NOFX (a final farewell)
Hot Mulligan
Circle Jerks
The Lawrence Arms
State Champs
Poison The Well
Face To Face
Polaris
The Warning
The Aces
Tornillo
Souls Of Mischief
All
The Chisel
Home Front
Spiritual Cramp
The Exploited
The Defiant
Winona Fighter
Get Dead
Zheani
Action/Adventure
Saturday, September 21st:
Beck
Pavement
St. Vincent
Spoon
Bright Eyes
Manchester Orchestra (performing “Cope“)
Waxahatchee
NOFX (a final farewell)
Taking Back Sunday
Beach Bunny
Descendents
The Hives
L.S. Dunes
Basement
HEALTH
Clutch
Rival Sons
Buzzcocks
Sincere Engineer
Sir Chloe
Brutus
Jack Kays
Princess Goes
Dillinger Four
Lagwagon
The Dead Milkmen
The Dickies
Codefendants
Drug Church
The Armed
D.O.A.
Pixel Grip
Sweet Pill
Heart Attack Man
Verboten
Lord Of The Lost
Urethane
Liquid Mike
Sunday, September 22nd:
Slayer
Rob Zombie
Sublime
Dr. Dog
Oliver Tree
Something Corporate
Lamb Of God
Mastodon (performing “Leviathan“)
NOFX (a final farewell)
Tierra Whack
Suicidal Tendencies
Pennywise
Laura Jane Grace w/ Catbite (Operation Ivy set)
GWAR
Cursive
The Vandals
Strung Out
Slaughter Beach, Dog
Loveless
Fiddlehead
Sunami
Nekrogoblikon
GEL
Swingin’ Utters
Cobra Skulls
Saxsquatch
Sprints
Jhariah
Games We Play
The Mysterines
Doom Scroll
Huge Euge
The Hellzapoppin’ Circus Sideshow Revue will also be taking part in the fest.
