Riot Fest, the longtime Chicago music festival centered around punk and rock, has unveiled its 2026 lineup. Alanis Morrisette, Morrissey, Tool, and more will headline, with Patti Smith & Her Band, Santigold, and Elvis Costello & the Imposters also topping the bill. The festival returns to its longtime home of Douglass Park from September 18-20.
The 2026 lineup includes dozens of additional artists: Algernon Cadwallader, Angine de Poitrine, Chat Pile, This Is Lorelei, the Pixies, Melt-Banana, Yard Act, Soul Glo, Jejune, and many more. In total, this year’s edition features over 100 artists (even Insane Clown Posse will be there).
Last year marked the 20th anniversary of Riot Fest. They celebrated the milestone by inviting headliners and bands from past lineups to grace their multi-stage setup, including Blink-182, Green Day, and Weezer.
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