Riot Fest is marking its 20th anniversary with a killer lineup of 20 full-album performances spanning punk, alternative, and indie rock giants. Set for September 19-21, 2025, at Douglass Park in Chicago, this year’s fest digs deep into nostalgia with iconic records played front to back.
Notable Full-Albums Include:
- Weezer – The Blue Album
- Sex Pistols – Never Mind the Bollocks (their only studio album)
- Alkaline Trio – Maybe I’ll Catch Fire
- Bad Religion – Suffer
- The Hold Steady – Separation Sunday
- The Ataris – So Long, Astoria
The Riot Fest subreddit has been buzzing, especially over rarer live album choices like Alkaline Trio’s Maybe I’ll Catch Fire and The Hold Steady’s Separation Sunday. Fans appreciated the boldness of the Sex Pistols committing exclusively to their classic album but opinions are split on how big this announcement feels overall.
This lineup strategically taps into millennial and Gen X punk-rock devotion, making Riot Fest 2025 a standout experience for longtime fans and vinyl purists eager to hear these beloved albums played live in full for a true celebration of the scene’s rich history. Don’t miss this deep-dive homage to the records that shaped a generation.
Source: r/riotfest