# Riot Fest Day 2 cut short due to weather

> Riot Fest Day 2 ends early as torrential rain threatens Chicago.
- Title: Riot Fest Day 2 cut short due to weather · Chicago Sun-Times
- Summary: Riot Fest Day 2 ends early as torrential rain threatens Chicago. Riot Fest Day 2 was shortened due to heavy rain forecasts, with Tool and Nas performances…
- Keywords: riot fest, tool, nas, morrissey, chicago, douglass park, national weather service, torrential rain, festival, weather forecast, news, local
- Source: Chicago Sun-Times — https://chicago.suntimes.com/music/2026/09/19/riot-fest-day-2-chicago-douglass-park
- Published: 2026-09-19T22:28:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: riot fest, tool, nas, morrissey, chicago, douglass park, national weather service, torrential rain, festival, weather forecast, news, local
## Weather forecast
Heavy rain threatens Chicago through Saturday night and Sunday morning.

> The greatest heavy rain and flooding threat in the Chicago area will be between 7 p.m. Saturday and 6 a.m. Sunday
## Organizers respond
Riot Fest Day 2 ends early to avoid torrential downpours.

> Organizers moved up Tool and Nas performances to accommodate the weather
## Weather expert
Retired meteorologist Tom Skilling warns of severe storms.

> We’re anticipating new rain with lightning starting after 7:30
## Morrissey set
Morrissey performs early due to weather changes.

> I’m pleased to be here. I’m pleased to be alive. It’s a miracle
## Fencing messages
Park fencing shows 'Racist Morrissey not welcome!' signs.

> Racist Morrissey not welcome
## Tool performance
Tool plays 'Stinkfist' amid storm warnings.

> Flight delayed. Set moved up. Storms are rolling in
## Morrissey controversy
Morrissey faces backlash over past statements.

> Morrissey has a record of making statements about immigration
## Angine de Poitrine
Angine de Poitrine draws crowds with quirky performances.

> We are extremely blessed to have the opportunity to play Riot Fest
## Aim High
Aim High celebrates Chicago community ties.

> You’ll come to find this is more than just a dream, this is everything to me
## Weather impact
Rain delays festival activities through Sunday.

> Heavy rainfall possible Sunday with temperatures 66-78 degrees
## Festival schedule
Sunday’s schedule remains unchanged.

> Sunday’s schedule remains the same as of now
## Community bands
Riot Fest highlights local bands from North Lawndale.

> We are extremely blessed to have the opportunity to play Riot Fest
## Weather warnings
National Weather Service warns of torrential downpours.

> The greatest heavy rain and flooding threat in the Chicago area will be between 7 p.m. Saturday and 6 a.m. Sunday
## Morrissey's set
Morrissey’s set reduced to 50 minutes due to weather.

> Due to the weather cutting the festival short on Saturday, Morrissey’s set was pushed up to 5:10 p.m. and reduced to 50 minutes
## Festival changes
Several artists moved up in schedule due to weather.

> Other acts, including Afroman, were cut
## Weather impact
Rain threatens Chicago through Saturday night and Sunday morning.

> The greatest heavy rain and flooding threat in the Chicago area will be between 7 p.m. Saturday and 6 a.m. Sunday
## Key takeaway

Riot Fest Day 2 was shortened due to heavy rain forecasts, with Tool and Nas performances moved up to avoid the storm.