Riot Fest 2025 early bird tickets are live now—lineup teasers released

The Cure performs to a packed crowd in the final set of Riot Fest | Photo courtesy of Riot Fest

Riot Fest 2025 Early Bird Presale is live now! As the festival celebrates its 20th anniversary, fans can lock in their tickets early for the highly anticipated event, taking place from September 19–21 at Douglass Park in Chicago. Don’t wait—this is your chance to secure your spot before the general public.

Riot Fest offers four types of tickets such as general admission, VIP, deluxe and deluxe+. 

Although the official lineup hasn’t been revealed yet, Riot Fest has dropped some intriguing clues to get fans excited. On their website, they’ve shared three cryptic messages that are fueling speculation about what’s in store for this milestone year. 

One clue reads, “You can’t spell word Riot without a trio or two... or three,” hinting at the possibility of trio-based acts or exciting band reunions. The second clue states, “Although we love the Riot bands with almost our will, sometimes a reunion or two is what fits the bill,” teasing that fans could see some long-awaited reunions. 

The third clue, “I wanna Be Cremated Holiday in Mongolia Custards of Young Lust for Lice God Save Caffeine,” offers a series of playful references, possibly hinting at classic songs or bands that might make an appearance.

To learn more about the festival and keep up with the clues visit Riot Fest’s website.

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