Riot Fest’s 20th anniversary lineup has unofficially leaked ahead of the official announcement, revealing a powerful three-day roster for September 19-21, 2025 at Chicago’s Douglass Park. A partially blurred poster circulated on Reddit’s r/riotfest paired with an alleged full rundown from fans.
Confirmed headliners per day:
- Friday, Sept. 19: Blink-182 leads a lineup also including “Weird Al” Yankovic, Alkaline Trio, Rilo Kiley, Knocked Loose, The Pogues, The Hold Steady, Rico Nasty, and more.
- Saturday, Sept. 20: Weezer and Jack White headline alongside Sex Pistols, All Time Low, The Beach Boys, Dropkick Murphys, The Front Bottoms, and others.
- Sunday, Sept. 21: Green Day closes out with IDLES, Jawbreaker, Bad Religion, The Academy Is…, Cobra Starship, Gym Class Heroes, and additional acts.
Fans following the leak noted subtle lineup hints visible on the blurred poster—for example, Knocked Loose on Friday and IDLES on Sunday. Discussions around potential aftershows and band placements have been lively, though some community members expressed frustration at spoilers ahead of Riot Fest’s official lineup drop.
Official details confirmed:
- Riot Fest 2025 commemorates two decades of its punk, rock, and alternative heritage with a nostalgic yet diverse bill.
- Single-day tickets go on sale May 15 at 10 AM CDT.
- Visit riotfest.org for the full confirmed lineup and ticket purchase info.
This leak signals a celebration of Riot Fest’s legacy with iconic headliners and a slate of rising and veteran artists reflecting the festival’s genre-spanning roots. Keep your eyes peeled for final announcements and set times as the festival approaches.
Source: r/riotfest