Riot Fest 2026 kicks off with rising stars Violet Grohl, the Paradox and return of local punks Rise Against
Riot Fest 2026 kicked off Friday in Chicago's Douglass Park with a big cross-generational mix, featuring flagship bands of elder Gen X and younger groups beloved by Gen Z fighting for prime time spots.Even for the independent festival, this year’s lineup offered an interesting assortment — which is saying something. This year, Riot Fest is the only place you’ll see Patti Smith and Insane Clown Posse in the same weekend. Friday's lineup featured punk legend Iggy Pop up against the night’s…
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