VANS SHOP RIOT

A NEW APPROACH TO THE FORMAT

Vans Shop Riot – a staple of the European skate calendar – is now in its 14th year and back with a brand-new updated contest format.
The original concept by Vans celebrates Europe’s finest skate shops whilst offering the core skateboard scene and the best skate shop riders from all over Europe an authentic platform for recognition and community.
One of the big updates to the 2024 edition of Vans Shop Riot is the calendar cadence. Regional qualifiers will take place across Europe over the course of 7 months, culminating in the Vans Shop Riot Grand Finals in February 2025 – coinciding with Skate Shop Day.
And speaking of Skate Shop Day – Vans will be working alongside the organization this year to further celebrate and support local skate shops. Skate Shop Day (February 17th), which is now in its 5th year of operation, is the day that the skateboard community celebrates our cultural hubs, the foundations of every skate scene, the places that bring skaters together and act as the glue for skateboarding as a whole.

This year’s Vans Shop Riot brings an exciting new format with individual and team skate competitions, creative challenges, and a celebration of skateboarding’s diversity and inclusivity. The focus is on team spirit, fun, and progression – leaving standard judging criteria behind.
This year also brings a new content series highlighting qualifying shops, starting with reigning champions Venero (Barcelona). Each finalist shop will have a profile video shot by Paul Labadie. Joining the 2024 series is creative partner Jay Howell, while the Ben Raemers Foundation will bring vital mental health support to every event.
With the competition already underway across all participating countries, the Vans Shop Riot Finals are set for February 15–16 in Athens, Greece, where the winning shops will battle it out for the grand prize.

The activities will take place between Kotzia Square and Galatsi DIY Skate Park. This is a free attendance event, and no sign-up or tickets are required.
Find below the detailed event programme.