Riot Fest 2025 is marking its 20th anniversary with a bang at Chicago’s Douglass Park from September 19-21, headlined by Blink-182, Weezer, and Green Day. In addition to the main festival, fans are buzzing about the confirmed late night show on September 21st with The Bouncing Souls, a first for Riot Fest’s expanded programming.
What We Know About the Late Night Show
- Date: September 21st, 2025
- Featured Band: The Bouncing Souls
- Other Tour Bands: H2O, Adolescents, Dave Hause & The Mermaid among others
- Venue: Unconfirmed but fan speculation points to Bottom Lounge for its intimate, no-barricade vibe reminiscent of past Riot Fest late nights (like Tegan and Sara in 2023).
Fan Reactions From Reddit’s r/riotfest
- Anticipation is high, especially for the rumored no-barricade setting, which many see as the best way to enjoy punk shows.
- The tour’s cheeky title, “East Coast! F#ck You!”, has divided fans since the dates aren’t exclusively East Coast — a point of playful ribbing in the community.
- Fans are eager to catch bands like H2O, which some have only glimpsed through Riot Fest’s main stages before.
- Some admit concern over stamina for a late night show after a full weekend of festival sets, but most are committed to making it happen.
Why This Matters
This late night show expands Riot Fest’s footprint beyond daytime performances, giving fans an extended Riot experience with cult punk acts in a closer, more energetic setting. It’s also a big step in Riot Fest’s evolution, balancing major headliners with underground and punk legends in exclusive shows.
Stay tuned for venue confirmation and set times as the festival nears — but for now, mark your calendars for September 21st and prepare for an epic Riot Fest night with The Bouncing Souls and more.
For ongoing updates and inside scoop on Riot Fest 2025 late night shows, keep following Extra Chill Festival Wire.
Source: r/riotfest