Riot Fest has rolled out the lineup for its 2026 edition. The longtime Chicago punk and rock festival returns to its home base at Douglass Park September 18-20, with tickets on sale now. The headlining slots go to Alanis Morissette, Morrissey and Tool.
The top of the bill runs deep. Patti Smith & Her Band, Santigold, and Elvis Costello & the Imposters all top the lineup alongside the headliners, giving the weekend a span that reaches across punk, rock and beyond.
The undercard delivers a wild mix. This year’s event features Algernon Cadwallader, Angine de Poitrine, Chat Pile, This Is Lorelei, the Pixies and Jejune, plus the Sex Pistols and Public Image Ltd (hopefully booked on different days). Even Insane Clown Posse make the cut, rounding out a roster of more than 100 artists across multiple stages.
Last year marked the festival’s 20th anniversary, celebrated with a stacked run of returning headliners including Blink-182, Green Day and Weezer. The 2026 edition keeps that momentum rolling with another sprawling, genre-hopping bill.
The festival packs more than music into the grounds. General Admission covers all three days with access to 90+ artists, food and retail vendors, carnival rides, a free on-site arcade and complimentary water stations. VIP, Deluxe, Deluxe+ and Backstage tiers layer on perks from air-conditioned restrooms and open bars to side-stage access and golf cart transportation.
For fans who’d rather skip online fees, 3-Day GA tickets are available in person, cash only, at Bucket O’ Blood Records and Reckless Records locations around Chicago. Payment plans and group rates for parties of 10 or more are also available.