Riot Fest is coming up fast, and with it comes the announcement of the festival’s official aftershows. Featuring sets from Sum 41, Hot Mulligan, Anthony Green, and so many more, fans will want to finish their festival day long after the final headliner.
Before the festival starts on September 20, festival-goers can enjoy music two days prior. The late-night shows kick off on Wednesday, September 18, with two concerts featuring appearances from Sum 41 with Drug Church and Many Eyes, and St. Vincent. Thursday night includes headliners from New Found Glory and The Chisel with support from Sincere Engineer and The Crosses, respectively.
September 20 will see sets from The Lemonheads, Basement, Electric Feels, and more. With a total of 8 different shows on Saturday, September 21, the most late-night concerts on the schedule, Riot Fest will have fans running around Chicago to catch their favorite artists. Acts include the likes of Hot Mulligan, Emo Night Brooklyn, Something Corporate, and more. Oliver Tree will also have his own DJ set as Dr. Oliver Tree. The festival closes out entertainment on Sunday, September 22, with three aftershow headliners from Cobra Skulls, 2ManyDJs, and Manchester Orchestra.
Check out the full list of artists, venues, and dates below. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, August 21 at 11 AM CT and will be available to purchase here.
Dates and Venues:
- Sept. 18—Sum 41 with Drug Church and Many Eyes @ Concord Music Hall
- Sept. 18—St. Vincent @ Metro
- Sept. 19—New Found Glory with Sincere Engineer @ The Salt Shed
- Sept. 19—The Chisel with The Crosses @ Reggies
- Sept. 20—Spoon @ Metro
- Sept. 20—The Lemonheads with John David Kent @ House of Blues
- Sept. 20—Spiritual Cramp with Home Front @ Cobra Lounge
- Sept. 20—Basement with Graham Hunt @ Bottom Lounge
- Sept. 20—Bizzrocks with Lovecrimes @ Reggies
- Sept. 20—Electric Feels @ Concord Music Hall
- Sept. 21—Hot Mulligan @ Metro
- Sept. 21—Emo Night Brooklyn @ House of Blues
- Sept. 21—Dr. Oliver Tree (DJ set) @ Outset
- Sept. 21—Cursive with Anthony Green @ Reggies
- Sept. 21—Something Corporate with Allister @ Concord Music Hall
- Sept. 21—Laura Jane Grace with Catbite @ Empty Bottle
- Sept. 21—GEL with MSPAINT, Destiny Bond @ Cobra Lounge
- Sept. 21—State Champs @ Bottom Lounge
- Sept. 22—Cobra Skulls with Direct Hit! @ Cobra Lounge
- Sept. 22—2ManyDjs @ Concord Music Hall
- Sept. 22—Manchester Orchestra with Militarie Gun @ House of Blues
