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Riot Fest 2023 Full Album Performances Announced
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Riot Fest 2023 Full Album Performances Announced

There are a couple things that set Riot Fest apart: in addition to the festival's detailed antiharassment policy, one of the things that stands out the most about Riot Fest is the fact that some artists will put on full album performances in lieu of a typical festival set. So, if you love punk rock and live in Chicago--or want an excuse to travel to the Windy City--make sure to put Riot Fest on your calendar for September. Want the details? Read on to find out which artists are doing these full album performances this year, what the various ticket packages that Riot Fest offers are, and so much more. Riot Fest 2023: Full Album Performances This year, the list of full album performances includes two of the festival's headliners. Check it out: THE POSTAL SERVICE – Give Up ...
Does Riot Fest Have The Best Lineup Of 2022?
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Does Riot Fest Have The Best Lineup Of 2022?

The Riot Fest lineup is here and it's a doozy. They are heading into the 17th year of the annual event with an undeniably strong collection of artists. Punk, hip hop, indie rock, industrial and other genres are all well represented on the bill. My Chemical Romance will headline Friday. The Original Misfits are on top of the bill Saturday and Nine Inch Nails will close out Sunday. Yeah Yeah Yeahs will perform for the first time at Riot Fest. As far as reunions go, Yellowcard will be getting back together as is The Academy Is... and Midtown. Riot Fest maintains its independent spirit to this day. The three-day event will return to Douglass Park in Chicago this September. Tickets are officially on sale and are available in a variety of packages. Spread out over five stages, expect mor...