Chicago's Riot Fest Unveils 2026 Lineup: Alanis Morissette, Tool, Morrissey and More

Riot Fest has been going strong since 2005, and it’s not stopping anytime soon. The three-day music festival takes place in Douglass Park in Chicago, Illinois, and features musical acts and bands from alternative, rock, punk, metal and hip-hop worlds.

Now, organizers have unveiled the official Riot Fest lineup for 2026, and it packs nostalgia, as well as newer acts.

The roster for the 2026 edition of Riot Fest has been unveiled, and it features headliners Alanis Morissette, Tool, Twenty One Pilots and Pierce the Veil, as well as Morrissey, Iggy Pop, Pixies, Elvis Costello & The Imposters, Rise Against, Alkaline Trio and more.

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The three-day event is scheduled for Sept. 18-20 at Douglass Park, and tickets are available here.

Other bands and artists slated to perform include The All-American Rejects, NAS, Patti Smith & Her Band, Sugar, Social Distortion, Bad Religion, Twin Peaks, Bright Eyes, Taking Back Sunday, Descendents, The Beths, Santigold, Gogol Bordello, Tricky, Angine de Poitrine and Insane Clown Posse, among others.

The Biggest Headline From the Riot Fest Announcement

The Riot Fest lineup comes with a twist. One of the most surprising aspects of the 2026 bill is that both The Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter and John Lydon’s Public Image Limited are slated to perform.

There’s a massive ongoing feud between Carter and Lydon, so seeing them both on this bill is a surprise. If they somehow perform on the same day, expect fireworks.

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Another notable addition to the lineup is Violet Grohl, the daughter of Dave Grohl. Other acts include GWAR, Chat Pile, Show Me the Body, Soul Glo, Melt-Banana and Afroman.

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This story was originally published May 28, 2026 at 12:51 PM.