Patti Smith & Her Band, Iggy Pop, Nas, Pup, Elvis Costello & the Imposters, and more are also performing

Riot Fest 2025 (Getty Images)

Riot Fest , the longtime Chicago music event centered around punk and rock, has unveiled its 2026 lineup. Alanis Morrisette , Morrissey , and Tool will headline, with Patti Smith & Her Band, Santigold , and Elvis Costello & the Imposters also topping the bill. The festival returns to its longtime home of Douglass Park from September 18-20.

Additional artists at this year’s event include Algernon Cadwallader, Angine de Poitrine, Chat Pile, This Is Lorelei, the Pixies, and Jejune—plus the Sex Pistols and Public Image Ltd ( hopefully on different days) . In total, the 2026 edition features over 100 artists; even Insane Clown Posse will be there.

Last year marked the 20th anniversary of Riot Fest.…