Riot Fest 2026 will take place September 18-20 at Chicago's Douglass Park, with headliners including Tool, Twenty One Pilots, Pierce the Veil, and Alanis Morissette. The lineup also features Nas, The Format, Morrissey, Iggy Pop, Pixies, Patti Smith & Her Band, Pup, Elvis Costello & the Imposters, and more. The festival was announced on May 28-29, 2026, with coverage from Billboard and Pitchfork.
riot fest 2026 is sept 18-20 at douglass park in chicago. headliners: tool, twenty one pilots, pierce the veil, alanis morissette. also nas, the format, morrissey, iggy pop, pixies, patti smith, pup, elvis costello. pretty stacked.
Riot Fest continues to be a major destination for alternative and punk fans, drawing a diverse mix of legacy acts and newer artists. The inclusion of Alanis Morissette and Morrissey alongside heavy hitters like Tool and Iggy Pop shows the festival's broad appeal. This lineup could signal a strong year for live music in Chicago.
riot fest keeps pulling big names across genres. alanis and morrissey alongside tool and iggy pop is a wild mix. chicago's live music scene is looking good for 2026.
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