Ruido Fest Organizer on Returning After a Year Away: ‘I Never Had Any Doubt That We’d Come Back’

In late August, Chicago will once again host the Ruido Fest at Union Park after a one-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic that canceled its 2020 edition.
With coronavirus cases on the decline across the country and with more than 40% of the total U.S. population fully vaccinated, according to the CDC, Ruido Fest has unveiled its star-studded lineup. This summer’s edition, taking place Aug. 20-22, will feature a mix of both international and U.S.-based artists, including headliners Caf