Riot Fest William Shatner Contest Launched

22 July 2026 Andrew Ellis

Riot Fest William Shatner Contest Launched – Win Lifetime VIP Tickets

Riot Fest has launched a special Riot Fest William Shatner contest that gives one lucky fan the chance to appear on a billboard with the legendary actor and score lifetime VIP tickets to the festival.

To honour William Shatner’s rider demands ahead of his metal debut at Riot Fest, organisers are inviting fans to photoshop themselves into a billboard design alongside Shatner. The winner will have their face displayed on the billboard and receive lifetime VIP Riot Fest tickets.

How to Enter the Riot Fest William Shatner Contest

Photoshop yourself and William Shatner into the provided billboard design
Upload your entry on RiotFest.org
Post the image on any social media platform
Tag both Riot Fest and William Shatner for the entry to be valid

The winner will be chosen by Riot Fest and William Shatner at a later date.

William Shatner’s Metal Debut at Riot Fest

William Shatner will make his Riot Fest debut on Sunday 20 September 2026 with his new heavy metal band *The uckers. Backed by an all-star lineup of rock musicians, the performance will reimagine songs from across Shatner’s musical catalogue while previewing material from his forthcoming heavy metal album.

Shatner said: “I’ve always believed that music, like space, is about exploration. Riot Fest is exactly the kind of place where anything can happen. We’re bringing volume, intensity, and a few surprises. I can’t wait to share this experience with the fans.”

Riot Fest 2026

Riot Fest returns to Chicago from 18–20 September 2026 with a massive lineup that includes Twenty One Pilots, Tool, Pierce The Veil, Alanis Morissette, Morrissey, Iggy Pop, Elvis Costello & The Imposters, Pixies, Rise Against, Public Image Ltd., Sex Pistols, Patti Smith & Her Band, Nas, Bad Religion, Taking Back Sunday and many more.

Single-day, two-day and three-day tickets are on sale now, with payment plans available across GA, VIP, Deluxe and Deluxe+ tiers.

Rock News final word: The Riot Fest William Shatner contest is a brilliantly on-brand idea from a festival that loves the unexpected. Combining a once-in-a-lifetime billboard appearance with lifetime VIP tickets makes this one of the more fun festival competitions of the year. With Shatner making his metal debut at the same time, Riot Fest 2026 is already looking like one of the most entertaining weekends on the calendar.

FAQs – Riot Fest William Shatner Contest

What is the Riot Fest William Shatner contest? Fans can photoshop themselves onto a billboard with William Shatner for the chance to win lifetime VIP Riot Fest tickets.

How do I enter? Create the photoshopped image, upload it to RiotFest.org, and post it on social media tagging both Riot Fest and William Shatner.

What does the winner receive? Their face on a billboard with William Shatner plus lifetime VIP Riot Fest tickets.

When is William Shatner performing at Riot Fest? Sunday 20 September 2026 with his heavy metal band The *uckers.

When is Riot Fest 2026? 18–20 September 2026 in Chicago.