Wednesday, April 19, 2017

Riot Fest 2017: NIN, QOTSA, New Order, Dinosaur Jr, Ministry & more


Riot Fest returns to Chicago's Douglas Park September 15 - 17th, and today the headliners and first wave of acts were announced. This year Nine Inch Nails, Queens of the Stone Age, and Jawbreaker headline; other incredible acts also playing include New Order, Dinosaur Jr, Buzzcocks, Ministry, DJ set by Mike D of the Beastie Boys, X, Bad Brains, Built To Spill, TV on the Radio, Fidlar, Death From Above 1979, Liars, Tobacco, and so many more. Keep in mind this is only the "first wave" of acts -- Riot Fest will announce the "second wave" of acts (over 25 more artists TBA) closer to the festival.

Three day passes for Riot Fest go on sale today at 1pm ET (12 PM CT) and cost $149.98. Single day passes have traditionally gone on sale closer to the festival. Head over to the Riot Fest website for more info.

Published April 19th, 2017