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Riot Fest — one of many largest remaining impartial festivals within the nation — is able to return to Douglass Park in Chicago, Illinois this fall. The competition has simply revealed a jam-packed lineup, unfold throughout three days (September 16–18) and 5 levels, that’s wealthy in punk, indie rock, hip-hop, goth, industrial and extra.
Now in its seventeenth yr, the competition options headlining acts MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE on Friday, MISFITS on Saturday (performing their debut “Stroll Amongst Us”, which turned 40 this yr),and NINE INCH NAILS on Sunday. Notable first-timers for Riot Fest 2022 embody beloved indie rockers YEAH YEAH YEAHS; the pivotal goth rock group BAUHAUS; a reunited SUNNY DAY REAL ESTATE; in addition to first-time units from PORTUGAL. THE MAN, Yungblud, PLACEBO, Jeff Rosenstock, LUNACHICKS, THE LINDA LINDAS and LUCKY BOYS CONFUSION.
Attendees may even get pleasure from reunion units from YELLOWCARD (performing their sole 2022 present at this yr’s Riot Fest),THE ACADEMY IS… and MIDTOWN — in addition to returning punk heroes like ALKALINE TRIO, BAD RELIGION and DESCENDENTS, hip-hop acts like Ice Dice and Motion Bronson, and fest favorites SLEATER-KINNEY, JIMMY EAT WORLD, THE FRONT BOTTOMS and THE WONDER YEARS. Over 85 bands will play throughout three days and 5 levels.
Pageant founder Mike Petryshyn mentioned: “I feel this yr’s lineup actually speaks to who we’re; it has been a minute since we have gotten to curate a lineup like this. I am particularly excited for what that is main into: the stuff that is taking place within the subsequent few weeks, and the years to return.”
Tickets go on sale in the present day (Wednesday, Could 11); one-day, two-day and three-day passes are all obtainable.
Riot Fest 2022 lineup:
Friday, September 16
MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE
ALKALINE TRIO
PORTUGAL. THE MAN
BLEACHERS
DESCENDENTS
ROCKET FROM THE CRYPT
THE WONDER YEARS
PLACEBO
JEFF ROSENSTOCK
ANBERLIN
LESS THAN JAKE
LAGWAGON
LUCKY BOYS CONFUSION
FOXY SHAZAM
BOSTON MANOR
SINCERE ENGINEER
PALE WAVES
CLOUD NOTHINGS
LS DUNES
CAROLESDAUGHTER
DESTROY BOYS
AVIVA
BOB VYLAN
HOLY FAWN
ALGIERS
WARGASM (UK)
CLIFFDIVER
SITTING ON STACY
Saturday, September 17
MISFITS (Performing “Stroll Amongst Us”)
YELLOWCARD
BAUHAUS
SUNNY DAY REAL ESTATE
BAD RELIGION
YUNGBLUD
THE STORY SO FAR
THE FRONT BOTTOMS
THE MENZINGERS
ALEXISONFIRE
MOVEMENTS
JXDN
THE GET UP KIDS
GWAR
7 SECONDS
MADBALL
FEAR
BULLY
THE JOY FORMIDABLE
TOGETHER PANGEA
POORSTACY
MANNEQUIN PUSSY
WAR ON WOMEN
CHARLOTTE SANDS
JAKE HILL
BRIDGE CITY SINNERS
THICK
SKATING POLLY
NO TRIGGER
SURFBORT
Sunday, September 18
NINE INCH NAILS
YEAH YEAH YEAHS
ICE CUBE
SLEATER-KINNEY
JIMMY EAT WORLD
THE ACADEMY IS…
ACTION BRONSON
LUNACHICKS
THE MAINE
MIDTOWN
PVRIS
JAWBOX
ALICE GLASS
THE LINDA LINDAS
MOM JEANS
REAL FRIENDS
THE JULIANA THEORY
JOSH A, RENFORSHORT
JOEY VALENCE & BRAE
WEATHERS
KID SISTR
SAVE FACE
THE BOMBPOPS
TREATY OF PARIS
CONCRETE CASTLES
CHASTITY
MOON KISSED
NIGHT SPICE
Based in 2005, Riot Fest is an impartial music competition that includes the very best of punk, rock ‘n’ roll, hip hop, steel, different, and nearly every part in between. Founder Riot Mike is credited with serving to to reunite iconic bands like NAKED RAYGUN, THE REPLACEMENTS, MISFITS and JAWBREAKER, amongst many different reunions — a staple of Riot Fest, alongside full album performances, carnival rides, and the occasional butter sculpture. Riot Fest is independently owned and curated with quirky, unique points of interest; in 2016, it was named No. 1 Music Pageant by USA At the moment, and in 2021 it was voted Greatest Music Pageant in a ballot for Chicago Reader. Along with the competition, Riot Fest promotes reveals year-round at a myriad of music venues throughout Chicago.
