Riot Fest is turning 20 with a bang—announcing a dedicated stage curated by none other than "Weird Al" Yankovic himself. Dubbed "Weird Al’s Weird World", this stage promises a wild mix of quirky and beloved acts, all personally selected by the parody legend.
Set your watches for Friday, September 19, 2025, at Chicago’s Douglass Park, where the lineup flows as follows:
- 12:00 – 12:30 PM: Shonen Knife
- 1:05 – 1:35 PM: Mac Sabbath
- 2:15 – 2:45 PM: Puddles Pity Party
- 3:25 – 3:55 PM: Camper Van Beethoven
- 5:05 – 5:50 PM: Sparks
- 7:00 – 8:30 PM: Weird Al Yankovic (headliner)
Hosting the fun will be none other than comedian Emo Philips, who fits perfectly with the eccentric and offbeat vibe of the day.
Fans are already buzzing about the lineup—this stage captures the spirit of Weird Al with a mix that only he could craft, from cult favorites to theatrical shows. Expect the weird, the wild, and the wonderfully unexpected.
For full festival details and tickets, visit riotfest.org. Get ready to enter Weird Al’s world this September!
Source: r/riotfest