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Riot Fest 2025 kicked off on Sept. 19th at Douglass Park in Chicago with performances by pop-punk legends Blink-182, who released their newest album, One More Time.., on October 20, 2023 via Columbia, Celtic punk band The Pogues, who released a compilation album titled The Stiff Records B-Sides (1984–1987) on April 22, 2023 via Warner, parody artist ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic, who released his newest album, Mandatory Fun, on July 15, 2014 via RCA, Chicago-based punk rock band Alkaline Trio, who released their newest album, Blood, Hair, and Eyeballs, on January 26th, 2024 via Rise, and more!
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Blink-182
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CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Blink-182 performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Jason Pendleton)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Blink-182 performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Jason Pendleton)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Blink-182 performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Jason Pendleton)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Blink-182 performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Jason Pendleton)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Blink-182 performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Jason Pendleton)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Blink-182 performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Jason Pendleton)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Blink-182 performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Jason Pendleton)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Blink-182 performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Jason Pendleton)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Blink-182 performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Jason Pendleton)
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The Pogues
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CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – The Pogues performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – The Pogues performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – The Pogues performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – The Pogues performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – The Pogues performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – The Pogues performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
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‘Weird Al’ Yankovic
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CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Weird Al Yankovic performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Weird Al Yankovic performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Weird Al Yankovic performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Weird Al Yankovic performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Weird Al Yankovic performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Weird Al Yankovic performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Weird Al Yankovic performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Weird Al Yankovic performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Weird Al Yankovic performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Weird Al Yankovic performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Weird Al Yankovic performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
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Alkaline Trio
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CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Alkaline Trio performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Alkaline Trio performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Alkaline Trio performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Alkaline Trio performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Alkaline Trio performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Alkaline Trio performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
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Sparks
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CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Sparks performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Sparks performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Sparks performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Sparks performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Sparks performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Sparks performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Sparks performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Sparks performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
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Rico Nasty
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CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Rico Nasty performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Rico Nasty performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Rico Nasty performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Rico Nasty performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Rico Nasty performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Rico Nasty performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Rico Nasty performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
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The Hold Steady
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CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – The Hold Steady performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – The Hold Steady performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – The Hold Steady performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – The Hold Steady performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – The Hold Steady performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – The Hold Steady performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – The Hold Steady performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – The Hold Steady performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – The Hold Steady performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – The Hold Steady performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – The Hold Steady performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
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Touche Amore
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CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Touche Amore performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Touche Amore performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Touche Amore performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Touche Amore performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Touche Amore performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Touche Amore performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Touche Amore performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Touche Amore performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
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Puddles Pity Party
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CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Puddles Pity Party performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Puddles Pity Party performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Puddles Pity Party performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Puddles Pity Party performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Puddles Pity Party performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Puddles Pity Party performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Puddles Pity Party performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Puddles Pity Party performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
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Camper Van Beethoven
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CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Camper Van Beethoven performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Camper Van Beethoven performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Camper Van Beethoven performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Camper Van Beethoven performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Camper Van Beethoven performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Camper Van Beethoven performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Camper Van Beethoven performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Camper Van Beethoven performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
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Julia Wolf
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CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Julia Wolf performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Julia Wolf performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Julia Wolf performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Julia Wolf performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
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Mac Sabbath
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CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Mac Sabbath performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Mac Sabbath performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Mac Sabbath performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Mac Sabbath performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Mac Sabbath performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Mac Sabbath performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Mac Sabbath performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Mac Sabbath performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Mac Sabbath performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Mac Sabbath performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Mac Sabbath performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Mac Sabbath performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Mac Sabbath performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 19 – Mac Sabbath performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 19, 2025. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
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