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Concert Photography, Riot Fest 2026

Photos: Riot Fest 2026 – Pierce The Veil, Elvis Costello, Insane Clown Posse, Alanis Morissette

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Photos by: Katie Kuropas  & Rachel Zyzda & Anthony Linh Phuong Nguyen & Jason Pendleton –

Day three wrapped up Riot Fest 2026 last night (Sept. 20th) at Douglass Park in Chicago with performances by Post-hardcore band Pierce The Veil, who released their newest album, The Jaws of Life, on February 10th, 2023, rock/pop singer-songwriter Elvis Costello, who released a collaborative album with T Bone Burnett titled The Coward Brothers on November 21st, 2024 via New West, hip-hop duo Insane Clown Posse, who released their newest album, The Naught, on August 12th, 2025 via Psychopathic, pop-rock artist Alanis Morissette, who released her newest album, The Storm Before the Calm, on June 17th, 2022 via Epiphany, and more!

Check out our day 1 coverage with Twenty One Pilots, Iggy Pop, Pixies, and more, here.

Check out our day 2 coverage with Tool, Bad Religion, Nas, and more, here.

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Pierce The Veil
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CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – Pierce The Veil performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Rachel Zyzda)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – Pierce The Veil performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Rachel Zyzda)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – Pierce The Veil performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Rachel Zyzda)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – Pierce The Veil performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Rachel Zyzda)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – Pierce The Veil performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Rachel Zyzda)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – Pierce The Veil performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Rachel Zyzda)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – Pierce The Veil performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Rachel Zyzda)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – Pierce The Veil performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Rachel Zyzda)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – Pierce The Veil performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Rachel Zyzda)

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Elvis Costello & The Imposters
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CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – Elvis Costello & The Imposters performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Jason Pendleton)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – Elvis Costello & The Imposters performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Jason Pendleton)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – Elvis Costello & The Imposters performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Jason Pendleton)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – Elvis Costello & The Imposters performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Jason Pendleton)

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Insane Clown Posse
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CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – Insane Clown Posse performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Anthony Linh Phuong Nguyen)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – Insane Clown Posse performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Anthony Linh Phuong Nguyen)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – Insane Clown Posse performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Anthony Linh Phuong Nguyen)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – Insane Clown Posse performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Anthony Linh Phuong Nguyen)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – Insane Clown Posse performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Anthony Linh Phuong Nguyen)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – Insane Clown Posse performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Anthony Linh Phuong Nguyen)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – Insane Clown Posse performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Anthony Linh Phuong Nguyen)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – Insane Clown Posse performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Anthony Linh Phuong Nguyen)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – Insane Clown Posse performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Anthony Linh Phuong Nguyen)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – Insane Clown Posse performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Anthony Linh Phuong Nguyen)

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Alanis Morissette
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CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – Alanis Morissette performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Rachel Zyzda)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – Alanis Morissette performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Rachel Zyzda)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – Alanis Morissette performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Rachel Zyzda)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – Alanis Morissette performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Rachel Zyzda)

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Twin Peaks
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CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – Twin Peaks performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Rachel Zyzda)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – Twin Peaks performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Rachel Zyzda)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – Twin Peaks performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Rachel Zyzda)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – Twin Peaks performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Rachel Zyzda)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – Twin Peaks performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Rachel Zyzda)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – Twin Peaks performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Rachel Zyzda)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – Twin Peaks performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Rachel Zyzda)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – Twin Peaks performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Rachel Zyzda)

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Bowling For Soup
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CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – Bowling For Soup performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Anthony Linh Phuong Nguyen)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – Bowling For Soup performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Anthony Linh Phuong Nguyen)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – Bowling For Soup performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Anthony Linh Phuong Nguyen)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – Bowling For Soup performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Anthony Linh Phuong Nguyen)

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William Shatner
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CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – William Shatner performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Jason Pendleton)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – William Shatner performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Jason Pendleton)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – William Shatner performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Jason Pendleton)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – William Shatner performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Jason Pendleton)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – William Shatner performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Jason Pendleton)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – William Shatner performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Jason Pendleton)

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Taking Back Sunday
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CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – Taking Back Sunday performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – Taking Back Sunday performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – Taking Back Sunday performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – Taking Back Sunday performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – Taking Back Sunday performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – Taking Back Sunday performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – Taking Back Sunday performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – Taking Back Sunday performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)

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Patti Smith
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CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – Patti Smith performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Anthony Linh Phuong Nguyen)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – Patti Smith performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Anthony Linh Phuong Nguyen)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – Patti Smith performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Anthony Linh Phuong Nguyen)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – Patti Smith performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Anthony Linh Phuong Nguyen)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – Patti Smith performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Anthony Linh Phuong Nguyen)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – Patti Smith performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Anthony Linh Phuong Nguyen)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – Patti Smith performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Anthony Linh Phuong Nguyen)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – Patti Smith performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Anthony Linh Phuong Nguyen)

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The Format
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CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – The Format performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – The Format performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – The Format performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – The Format performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – The Format performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – The Format performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – The Format performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – The Format performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – The Format performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – The Format performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – The Format performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – The Format performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – The Format performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – The Format performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – The Format performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – The Format performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)

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Pennywise
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CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – Pennywise performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – Pennywise performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – Pennywise performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – Pennywise performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – Pennywise performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – Pennywise performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – Pennywise performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – Pennywise performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – Pennywise performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – Pennywise performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – Pennywise performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)

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Pretty Girls Make Graves
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CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – Pretty Girls Make Graves performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Anthony Linh Phuong Nguyen)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – Pretty Girls Make Graves performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Anthony Linh Phuong Nguyen)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – Pretty Girls Make Graves performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Anthony Linh Phuong Nguyen)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – Pretty Girls Make Graves performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Anthony Linh Phuong Nguyen)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – Pretty Girls Make Graves performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Anthony Linh Phuong Nguyen)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – Pretty Girls Make Graves performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Anthony Linh Phuong Nguyen)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – Pretty Girls Make Graves performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Anthony Linh Phuong Nguyen)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – Pretty Girls Make Graves performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Anthony Linh Phuong Nguyen)

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The Beths
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CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – The Beths performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – The Beths performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – The Beths performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – The Beths performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – The Beths performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – The Beths performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – The Beths performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPT 20 – The Beths performs at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2026. (Photo: Katie Kuropas for Aesthetic Magazine)

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