Let’s just get this out of the way now: “Weird Al” Yankovic will be performing at Riot Fest 2025. “Weird Al” records were the first I ever bought (…in 3D, Dare To Be Stupid, Polka Party!), and I’ve seen him live. This will be awesome for thousands of concert-goers.
Meanwhile headliners for the three nights, in order, are Blink-182, Weezer, with Green Day closing out the festivities on Sunday. Other notable acts include Alkaline Trio, Idles, Jawbreaker and more.
For my money, I think it is great that Texas Is The Reason, Dance Hall Crashers, Agent Orange, and The Didjits will also be on stage.
Tickers are on sale RIGHT NOW. Riot Fest, will be celebrating their 20th anniversary on 19-21 September 2025 at Douglass Park in Chicago.
the white drew carey (aka – Jeff Sorley) is the founder and head editor of TGEFM. He’s lived (outside of) Chicago, Madison WI, (ugh) Penn State, Lyon FR, Oxford UK, central New Jersey, and now within earshot of SFO in the Bay Area. When not scouring the web for more great bands and labels to post about, he also spends time drawing (mostly) silly sci-fi and anime stuff under the name Asplenia Studios.