The article highlights standout performances at Riot Fest 2026, which remained worthwhile despite severe rain, deep mud, shortened sets and cancellations. It presents the festival’s best moments chronologically, while acknowledging some disappointing performances and disrupted plans.

– Soul Glo delivered an intense, genre-blending hardcore set with energetic staging, air horns and moshing.
– Iggy Pop, aged 79, impressed with a commanding performance featuring “TV Eye”, “I Wanna Be Your Dog”, “Lust for Life” and “Raw Power”.
– The Chats drew a lively crowd with their direct, good-humoured punk rock, even as the festival grounds became increasingly muddy.
– Angine de Poitrine exceeded expectations with an ambitious microtonal math-rock set that attracted a large, devoted audience.