Advertising Near Riot Fest

Riot Fest 2026 transforms Chicago into a destination for music lovers, drawing 130,000+ attendees for an unforgettable experience. Festival-goers travel from across the country, spending multiple days immersed in music, art, and culture. This concentrated audience of engaged, experience-seeking consumers represents a premium advertising opportunity.

With 1 years of events and 130,000 total attendance, Riot Fest offers unmatched reach for outdoor advertising campaigns.

Upcoming Event

Upcoming

Riot Fest 2026

Chicago, IL

Sep 18, 2026 - Sep 20, 2026

Douglass Park

130,000 expected attendance

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Advertising Options Near Riot Fest

Airport Media

Reach attendees arriving and departing through nearby airports with high-dwell-time placements.

Billboards

High-visibility placements along major highways and routes leading to the venue.

Transit

Bus wraps, shelters, and transit station ads targeting attendees using public transportation.

Mobile Billboards

Trucks and trailers that bring your message directly to the crowds around the event.

Digital Billboards

Dynamic digital displays with flexible scheduling to align with event dates and peak traffic.

Available Billboards Near Riot Fest

Here's a sample of 12 billboards near Riot Fest — we have many more options available. Request a full list.

NORTH LAWNDALE

0.4 miles away

HotSpot • Chicago

61,004 impressions/week

LITTLE VILLAGE

0.6 miles away

HotSpot • Chicago

138,133 impressions/week

Cermak St W/O Kedzie N/L F/E

0.6 miles away

Wallscape • Chicago

352,800 impressions/week

LAWNDALE

0.7 miles away

HotSpot • Chicago

52,620 impressions/week

2348 S KEDZIE AVE N/O 24TH ST W/S, Top, S/F

0.8 miles away

HotSpot • Chicago

71,913 impressions/week

2457 S KEDZIE Ave E/S, AT 25TH St, S/F

1 miles away

Wild Posting • Chicago

62,234 impressions/week

EISENHOWER (I-290) S/S @ HOMAN F/E

1 miles away

Permanent Bulletin / Regular • Chicago

902,431 impressions/week

2543 S KEDZIE AVE E/S, N/O 26TH ST, S/F

1 miles away

HotSpot • Chicago

54,947 impressions/week

EISENHOWER (I-290) N/S @ CALIFORNIA F/W

1.2 miles away

Permanent Bulletin / Regular • Chicago

561,576 impressions/week

EISENHOWER (I-290) S/S @ INDEPENDENCE F/E

1.2 miles away

Permanent Bulletin / Regular • Chicago

504,483 impressions/week

2050 W 18TH ST W/O DAMEN AVE N/S, Top, E/

1.3 miles away

HotSpot • Chicago

23,932 impressions/week

2100 W CERMAK ROAD N/S, AT HOYNE ST, Top, W/F

1.4 miles away

HotSpot • Chicago

37,776 impressions/week

Airport Advertising Near Riot Fest

Reach fans flying in for Riot Fest events with high-impact airport placements.

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Premier Digital Network - All Concourses - Package of 7

Digital Billboard 1920W x 1080H

Concourse A - Hanging Banner

Static 240" W x 60" H

Concourse B - Hanging Banner

Static 240" W x 60" H

Concourse A - Single Tension Fabric Display

Static 204" W x 57" H

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Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Direct View Network - Terminal 1,2 & 3 - Package of 16

Digital 480 W x 288 H

Package of 18/ALL Concourses_Near Lounges/Gates

Premier Digital 84"

Outside security check-point/ American and United

Tension Fabric Display 301"x116" 354.5"x144"

Premier Digital - All Terminals - Package of 21

Digital 1920W x 1080H

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General Downing-Peoria International Airport (PIA)

Hanging Banner

Hanging Banner 8'H x 16'W

Overhead Non-Lit Tension Fabric Display on soffits

Non-Lit Tension Fabric 47"H x 265"W

Non-Lit Tension Fabric Display

Non-Lit Tension Fabric 60"H x 120"W

Non-Lit Tension Fabric Display

Non-Lit Tension Fabric 60"H x 120"W

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Upcoming Location

Chicago, IL

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about advertising near Riot Fest

Music festival and concert attendees typically skew younger (18-44) with higher-than-average household incomes. They're early adopters, socially active, and have strong brand affinity. This makes them ideal targets for lifestyle brands, beverages, technology, and fashion.

Yes! We target billboards, transit ads, and digital displays along highways, exits, and main roads that attendees use to reach Riot Fest. This ensures your ad is seen multiple times as fans travel to and from the venue, maximizing frequency and recall.

We recommend booking 2-3 months in advance for major events like Riot Fest. Premium ad placements near the venue — billboards, airport media, and transit ads — sell out quickly. For optimal placement, contact us as early as possible.

We offer a variety of outdoor advertising options near Riot Fest including billboards, digital displays, airport advertising, transit ads, mobile billboards, and street-level posters. Our team will recommend the best media mix based on your goals and budget.

Yes! Digital displays can be programmed to run specifically during event dates and peak traffic times. For static billboards, the minimum is typically 4 weeks, but we can time your overall campaign to align with Riot Fest for maximum relevance and impact.

Riot Fest Advertising

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