RIOT FEST 2026 TICKETS
SEPTEMBER 18-20, 2026
DOUGLASS PARK, CHICAGO
Early Turkey Presale Tickets are ON SALE NOW!
General
Admission
- Daily festival entry 09/18 – 09/20
- Access to all GA areas, including food, beverage, and retail vendors, carnival rides, and over 90+ Artists on multiple stages
- Locker Rental Stations with charging capabilities (We recommend pre-purchasing lockers)
- Complimentary water stations
- Free arcade games at the on-site arcade + more
VIP
- Includes all benefits of General Admission, plus…
- Unlimited fest re-entry & commemorative wristband
- Dedicated VIP entrance for expedited entry into the festival
- Dedicated Food and Bar options exclusive to the VIP Lounge *NOW EXPANDED FOR 2026*
- Air-conditioned, flushable restrooms + dedicated banks of trusty porta potties
- Private Locker Rentals w/ charging capabilities (Available for purchase inside the VIP Lounge)
- Access to exclusive vendors such as massage therapists and hairstylists!
Deluxe
- Includes all amenity benefits of VIP, plus…
- Access to both VIP and Deluxe Areas
- Dedicated Viewing Areas at main stages
- Fully-stocked Open Bar in Deluxe Lounge
- Air-Conditioned flushable restrooms
- Plush, cozy, shaded lounge now with upgraded lounge furnishings and additional seating for 2026!
- Complimentary snacks
- Free Wifi & Cell phone charging area
- Personal guest services
- Private Lockers (Available for purchase in Deluxe Lounge)
Deluxe+
- Includes all benefits of VIP + Deluxe, plus…
- Access to the Deluxe+ Lounge with elevated viewing platform of the Main stage
- Dedicated Viewing Areas at main stages
- Fully-stocked, Open Bar Exclusive to Deluxe+ Lounge
- Luxury experience with upscale seating and shaded areas
- Dedicated Riot Fest merch concierge service
(Have them do your shopping for you!) - Personal concierge service (Forgot deodorant? Need sunscreen? They’ve got you covered.)
- Daily Catering (vegan options available)
- Private Air-conditioned Flushable restrooms
- Complimentary massage therapist in the Lounge
BACKSTAGE
Experience the festival like never before with our exclusive Backstage Pass, designed to give you top-level access and insider perks. A Backstage Pass includes all the amenity benefits of Deluxe+, Deluxe, VIP and GA, such as…
- Fully-Stocked, All-Inclusive Private Bar- enjoy craft cocktails, beer, and non-alcoholic options
- Viewing Areas at Main Stages
- Daily Catering (vegan options available)
- Elevated platform viewing area of Main Stage
- Air Conditioned Restrooms
PLUS!
- Access to the Backstage Area, Artist Lounge, and Guest Lounge.
Get the exclusive behind-the-scenes experience! - Side-stage access for select sets, pending artist approval.
(Sorry, no headliners – we’re not that powerful.) - Golf cart transportation between stages and lounges.
No more “I hit 20k steps” humblebrags. - Artist lounge access with complimentary drinks and exclusive sneak peek of how the show comes together.
Maybe you’ll spot a guitar tech. Maybe you’ll become one. - Dedicated concierge to help you navigate the fest like a pro.
- Access to exclusive Backstage vendors and sponsorship activations.
- Exclusive gift bag and RF swag.
To inquire or book, please email [email protected]
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2026 Backstage Pass
CONSIGNMENT TICKETS
Get tickets IRL.
Riot Fest knows that online ticket fees are totally not punk rock. So, we’ve got a deal for you: go to Bucket O’ Blood or Reckless Records in person to grab 3-Day GA tickets to Riot Fest 2026 (pay in CASH for NO CC FEES).
