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Riot Fest 2026 Lineup Includes Twenty One Pilots, Alanis Morissette, All-American Rejects

The punk and rock festival will feature more than 100 acts, and three-day tickets are now on sale, organizers said.

  • On Thursday, May 28, 2026, Riot Fest unveiled its 2026 lineup, confirming the festival's return to Douglass Park in Chicago from September 18-20 with headliners Tool, Twenty One Pilots, Alanis Morissette, Morrissey, Iggy Pop, and Pierce the Veil.
  • The independently run festival, now in its 21st year, maintains a daily capacity of 50,000 people and secured a contract with the Chicago Park District to remain in Douglass Park through 2027.
  • This year's edition features over 100 artists, including returning acts like GWAR and Alkaline Trio, while retired WGN meteorologist Tom Skilling will deliver the weather forecast in person.
  • Three-Day tickets are currently on sale at $339.98 for general admission, with attendees able to purchase passes in cash at Reckless Records and Bucket O' Blood Records to avoid online fees.
  • An agreement with the Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners includes a $1 million investment into Douglass Park and up to $4.5 million in potential revenue to support citywide park programs, the district said.
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WFLD broke the news in Chicago, United States on Thursday, May 28, 2026.
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