The wait is over! The Riot Fest lineup is here with headliners including TOOL, Twenty One Pilots, Alanis Morissette, and Pierce the Veil. The iconic Chicago festival is set to take place September 18-20th, 2026, in Douglass Park.
Riot Fest announced the highly anticipated lineup in late May, but pre-sale has been ongoing on their website and includes 3-day general admission, VIP, and deluxe options.
Marking 21 years since its beginnings in 2005, this year’s festival features over 90 bands spanning across alternative music genres. With a daily capacity of 50,000, this year’s lineup includes true powerhouse acts from the aforementioned headliners to other featured artists like Social Distortion, Morrissey, The Sex Pistols, Pixies, Iggy Pop, Elvis Costello, Descendents, Bratmobile, Destroy Boys, Violet Grohl, and more, Riot Fest is shaping up to be an unforgettable weekend.
Tickets are on sale now here, be sure to snag a pass before they’re gone. Riotfest.org also provides guides for first-time festivalgoers, hotel booking information, and transportation recommendations. This year is going to rip — don’t miss it, and be sure to share using #RiotFest!
