Overview
- Riot Fest announced the full 2026 lineup on May 28, 2026 and put three‑day passes on sale with tiered pricing that starts at about $339.98 for GA and includes VIP, Deluxe and Deluxe Plus levels.
- The bill lists more than 100 artists across multiple stages and names Tool, Twenty One Pilots, Pierce The Veil, Alanis Morissette, Morrissey and Iggy Pop among the headliners.
- Tool, Twenty One Pilots and Alanis Morissette are making their first Riot Fest appearances while several legacy acts such as Patti Smith, Elvis Costello and Pixies return to the park.
- Both the Sex Pistols (with Frank Carter listed as vocalist) and John Lydon’s Public Image Ltd. are scheduled to play, a pairing that has prompted public speculation about a possible onstage crossover that organizers have not confirmed.
- Organizers confirmed local touches and fan services including an on‑site forecast appearance by WGN meteorologist Tom Skilling and a $310 cash GA option at Reckless Records and Bucket O’ Blood, underscoring Riot Fest’s mix of city ties, nostalgia programming and commercial ticket tiers.