Festival babes, sound the alarms! Riot Fest just dropped their 2025 lineup and it’s a full-blown birthday bash, because guess what? Riot is turning TWENTY, and they’re celebrating with a scream-worthy weekend in Chicago’s Douglass Park, September 19–21. Trust us, you’re going to want to start planning your outfits now!

Let’s talk headliners. First up, the boys are back—Blink-182 is officially opening the weekend and yes, we already know it’s going to be emotional. Mark, Tom, and Travis will be giving us the pop-punk anthems that shaped our teen angst and we are so ready to scream “I Miss You” at full volume. Saturday night brings Weezer to the stage and if you’ve never cried to “Only in Dreams” live, now’s your moment. And to close it all out? Green Day is coming in hot with their signature punk chaos; so expect fireworks, sweat, and maybe a little runny mascara.

But babes, that’s just the beginning. Jack White is bringing his genius-level guitar magic. IDLES are going to absolutely destroy the pit with their explosive energy. And in what might be the most unexpected (and iconic) booking of all “Weird Al” Yankovic is on the bill, and we honestly can’t wait for some accordion-fueled madness. Oh, and yes, that is The Beach Boys on the lineup, so get ready to surf the crowd to “Good Vibrations.”

Tickets are live now, and you already know they won’t last. Head to riotfest.org to grab yours! They’ve even got payment plans!

We’ll be in the pit, covered in glitter and eyeliner tears. Come say hi.

Love,
The Festival Babes