Chicago’s Riot Fest is reversing course, choosing to move back to its long-time home at Douglass Park just months after announcing plans to relocate to SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois, and only weeks before this year’s festivities are set to get underway.
Riot Fest initially announced its move to Bridgeview after festival organizers were unable to reach an agreement with the Chicago Park District. However, the relocation to Bridgeview was met with a mixed reaction from fans due its distance from downtown Chicago and limited access to public transportation.
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In explaining its decision to return to Douglass Park, Riot Fest cited “the overwhelming support” the festival had received from “the City of Chicago and our fans.”
In its own statement, the Chicago Park District said Riot Fest was returning “by community demand” after the two sides were able to “come together with a renewed commitment to collaboration and engagement.”
To coincide with the announcement of the venue change, Riot Fest is offering a 20% off ticket promo for anybody who refers a friend. Additionally, anyone who previously refunded a ticket upon news of Riot Fest’s move to Bridgeview will be able to purchase tickets to Riot Fest at the early bird price, and parking passes are being automatically refunded. More details can be found at the festival’s website.
Riot Fest is scheduled to take place September 20th-22nd, with a lineup featuring Fall Out Boy, Slayer, Pavement, Beck, Rob Zombie, Sublime, Public Enemy, The Offspring (performing Smash), St. Vincent, and Bright Eyes topping the bill.