From a Winning Round to Riot Fest

If Riot Fest is on your calendar every year, or you’ve always wanted to experience one of Chicago’s biggest music festivals, this summer is your chance to score a pair of tickets without buying them.

Throughout July and August, Whaddayaknow? is teaming up with Riot Fest 2026 to give away a pair of 3-day General Admission passes at participating Video Music Bingo locations across the Chicago area.

All you have to do is play, win, and collect raffle entries while enjoying one of our most interactive games.

Why Riot Fest?

For nearly two decades, Riot Fest has been one of Chicago’s signature music festivals, bringing together legendary artists, unforgettable reunions, and one of the city’s most unique festival experiences.

This year’s lineup features headliners including Twenty One Pilots, TOOL, Pierce the Veil, Morrissey, and Alanis Morissette, alongside dozens of artists spanning punk, alternative, metal, indie rock, hip hop, and more.

Beyond the music, Riot Fest is known for its carnival rides, arcade games, wrestling, incredible food, and unmistakably Chicago atmosphere.

More than a concert, this full weekend experience is one that you don’t want to miss.

Whether you’re planning to see your favorite band or discover a new one, every winning round of Video Music Bingo gets you one step closer to spending the weekend at Riot Fest.

Find a Participating Location

Ready to start earning entries?

Grab some friends, head to a participating Video Music Bingo night, and see if you can play your way to Riot Fest 2026.

With every winning round, you’ll earn another chance to experience one of Chicago’s biggest weekends of live music.

We’ll see you at bingo… and hopefully at Riot Fest, too!

FAQ

When are winners announced?

Drawings will take place early September.

Can I earn more than one raffle entry?

Yes, you can earn a raffle entry each time you win a round of our Music Video Bingo.

Do I need to register?

After winning, the host sends an entry to your phone where you submit your name and email so we can contact you if you win.

Can I play at multiple locations?

Yes, players are eligible for as many raffles and locations as they want to participate at!

Anna Shoultz serves as the Content and Editorial Coordinator for Whaddayaknow? Free Pub Trivia. Her first experience with Whaddayaknow? preceded her move to Chicago by nearly a year, when friends she was visiting took her to trivia at The Green Lady. After officially moving from San Diego, that one-off trivia night became a Chicago staple. Throughout the years, she’s joined friends that are Wednesday regulars at Friar Tuck, popped into seasonal music bingo at Hubbard Inn, and attended various other trivia nights across the city. After all, anyone who knows Chicago in the winter knows that this is one of the best (sometimes only) activities to keep warm, see friends, and get out of the house on gloomy weeknights.

In her role, Anna develops editorial content, visual storytelling, and social media features that introduce new audiences to Whaddayaknow? while celebrating the regulars who make each venue unique. Whether she's highlighting a championship team, spotlighting a neighborhood host, writing about a recent volunteer event, or capturing the energy of a packed trivia night, she enjoys documenting the moments that keep players coming back week after week.

When she's not behind the camera or planning content, you’ll find Anna trying new restaurants across the city, reading at the Lakefront, browsing pop-ups and farmers markets, or, of course, finding her new favorite spot to play trivia!