Riot Fest fans on r/riotfest are hyped for legendary mosh pit moments at this year’s festival, set for September 19-21 at Chicago’s Douglass Park. One user rallied the community for the “biggest fucking circle pit” during the classic "Little Deuce Coupe" by The Beach Boys, prompting excited calls for hardcore dancing during Weezer and even a face-melting “emo Phillips” pit.
While some joked about The Beach Boys vibe clashing with Riot Fest’s punk edge, the overall vibe screams pure energy and mayhem. Riot Fest has a storied history of wild crowd action and intense pits, and 2025’s lineup—which includes My Chemical Romance, Paramore, Rancid, and The Dropkick Murphys—promises no less.
Fans can expect dynamic, genre-spanning pit moments that capture Riot Fest’s spirit of chaos and community. The Reddit conversations underline just how ready the crowd is to crank the energy to the max across every set. Get ready—those mosh pits are gonna be unforgettable.
Source: r/riotfest