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 Riot Fest 2022 lineup additions

Posted by Loren on August 1, 2022

Riot Fest 2022 lineup additions
Riot Fest 2022 lineup additions

We're a bit late to post this late July announcement so maybe you already heard but, hey, we all miss items sometimes.

Taking place Sept. 16-19 in Chicago, IL Riot Fest 2022's lineup continues to grow, as the festival recently announced the addition of Taking Back Sunday, Coolio, Marky Ramone’s Blitzkrieg, Zola Jesus, Reece Young, Poliça, and cumgirl8 joining the 3-day event.

Other notable acts, of the many to play the 17th Riot Fest, include The Original Misfits, Sunny Day Real Estate, Jeff Rosenstock, The Menzingers, Rocket Form The Crypt, and more.

Pictured: Taking Back Sunday

Riot Fest 2022 lineup additions
Riot Fest 2022 lineup additions

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