The lineup for the 2026 edition of Riot Fest has arrived, featuring headliners Tool, Twenty One Pilots, Pierce the Veil, and Alanis Morissette.
Where and When Is Riot Fest Taking Place This Year?
Riot Fest returns to Chicago’s Douglass Park the weekend of Sept. 18-20 this year. The festival was primarily spread out among several Chicago music venues in its early years but eventually moved to Humboldt Park in 2012 before shifting to Douglass Park in 2015.
Who Is Playing Riot Fest 2026?
The lineup features headliners Tool, Twenty One Pilots, Pierce the Veil, and Alanis Morissette.
Other notable bands playing the festival include Rise Against, Social Distortion, Bad Religion, Nash, The All-American Rejects, The Format, Taking Back Sunday, Descendents, Pennywise, Bright Eyes, Mom Jeans, Morrissey, Iggy Pop, Elvis Costello, Pixies, Patti Smith, Sugar, and Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter, among others.
The full lineup can be seen below.
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How Do I Get Tickets?
Presale ticketing has been ongoing through the Riot Fest website. There are options for 3-day general admission, 3-day VIP, and 3-day deluxe tickets available. Payment plan options are also available if you are not ready to pay all at once.
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The Riot Fest website also offers hotel recommendations for those traveling to the area and needing lodging for the weekend.
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