Short version: Jimmy Eat World announced a June 11 Northerly Island date in Chicago (playing Bleed American anniversary shows with Sunny Day Real Estate and The Get Up Kids), and Riot Fest fans are split on whether that rules them out of this year’s lineup.
Why people think they’re out
– Headline shows in the same market usually mean promoters won’t announce a festival set that would cannibalize ticket sales. Several Redditors pointed out a June 11 Northerly Island headliner would likely make a Riot appearance unlikely.
– The concern hinges on the usual 90-day window promoters use around festival announcements and market exclusivity. Even if the Chicago date falls outside a strict 90-day rule, having a standalone headline show in town makes a repeat appearance less likely.
Why some still hope
– A few fans noted exceptions: artists sometimes play a venue and still show up at Riot (there are past examples of late announcements and near-90-day overlaps). The band’s tour includes September stops, so a single festival appearance or a second-wave lineup reveal could still happen.
– The venue’s recent social tease — a post that Jimmy Eat World liked — has fueled speculation even more.
Tour context
– The band’s current run is mostly June/July dates with a couple of shows in September (including two Texas stops). The Northerly Island show is a June date, which puts it before Riot’s usual announcement window. Reddit users highlighted the tour pattern as both a reason for doubt (headline show) and a sliver of hope (dates line up in ways that could still allow a festival slot).
The bottom line
It’s not a definitive “no,” but the Northerly Island headline makes a Riot Fest appearance much less likely unless the festival waits until a very late second-wave announcement or the band adds a September festival run. If you were banking on Jimmy Eat World at Riot, best to keep expectations tempered — but keep your eyes on official lineup drops and the band’s tour pages.
Source: discussion on r/riotfest (original Reddit thread by u/MadeMIGMIG) and venue social posts. Follow this feed for updates as promos and lineup announcements roll out.
Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/RiotFest/comments/1r0esxc/looks_like_jimmy_eat_world_is_out/