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Riot Fest Reveals 2026 Lineup Headlined by Tool, Twenty One Pilots and Alanis Morissette

Organizers present a 100-plus act bill as a bridge between generations with tiered three-day tickets now on sale.

Overview

  • Riot Fest published its full lineup on Thursday, May 28, 2026, and confirmed the festival will return to Douglass Park Sept. 18–20.
  • Top billing includes Tool, Twenty One Pilots, Pierce the Veil, Alanis Morissette, Morrissey, Iggy Pop, Elvis Costello, Pixies, Nas, and Patti Smith & Her Band.
  • Organizers say the roster mixes festival debuts and long‑running veterans to 'bridge generations,' with more than 100 artists across multiple stages.
  • Three‑day passes are on sale in tiered levels from General Admission to Deluxe Plus and backstage options, with published prices and in‑person cash sales at local record stores.
  • The bill and poster have prompted fan and press speculation about surprise reunions—notably the presence of both Sex Pistols and Public Image Ltd.—but any onstage cross‑appearances remain unconfirmed.