Riot Fest 2026 faces weather disruptions in Chicago

Riot Fest 2026, held at Douglass Park in Chicago, experienced schedule disruptions due to heavy rain and inclement weather. On the second day of the festival, organizers announced a shortened schedule, leading to revised set times for various performers.

The first day of the event featured performances by Twenty One Pilots, Iggy Pop, and the Pixies. Despite the weather on the second day, several acts performed, including the Japanese duo Melt Banana, ska-punk group Less Than Jake, and the Descendents, who played material from their album ‘Everything Sucks’ in full. Other notable performers included Social Distortion, Gurriers, and Angine De Poitrine.