🎤Lineup
Previous edition
2026 edition (finished)
The 2026 edition of Evanston Folk Festival ran from September 12, 2026 to September 13, 2026, with 34 artists on the bill. The 2027 lineup has not been announced yet.
2026 line-up (finished edition)
- Abbie McAllister
- Angela Autumn
- Anjimile
- Anna Vogelzang
- Bebe Stockwell
- Bill Mackay
- Clayton Nile Young
- Dean Johnson
- Esther Rose
- Folk Bitch Trio
- Henhouse Prowlers
- Indigo Girls
- James McMurtry
- Joe DeVito
- Jordan Patterson
- Jordan Smart
- Josh Ritter
- Kathleen Edwards
- Lucy Wainwright Roche
- Margaret Glaspy
- Mason Jennings
- Mdou Moctar
- Roses for the Roches
- She Returns From War
- Sierra Hull
- The Brudi Brothers
- The Fretliners
- Tift Merritt
- Tobacco City
- Trampled by Turtles
- Tray Wellington
- Valerie June
- Wild Horses
- Y La Bamba
2026 tickets: from €81 to €91.
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🛏️Evanston Folk Festival 2027 accommodation: hotels near Evanston
Evanston Folk Festival 2027 takes place in Evanston from September 11 to September 12. Arrival night: September 11. The map below is prefilled for the nights of September 11 to 12 (check-out September 13) and shows how far each hotel, apartment or rental is from the site.
Also consider staying around Chicago, the nearest large city, if the closest options to the site are sold out.
Estimated travel time to the site
| Distance | 🚗 Car / taxi | 🚴 Bike | 🚶 On foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~1 km | ~3 min | ~4 min | ~12 min |
| ~3 km | ~7 min | ~12 min | ~36 min |
| ~5 km | ~11 min | ~20 min | ~1 h |
| ~10 km | ~22 min | ~40 min | ~2 h |
Public transport: depends on the network around Chicago.
Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.
✈️How to get to Evanston Folk Festival 2027
Planning your trip to Evanston Folk Festival 2027? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.
- Nearest airport: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), about 20 km from the venue.
- Allow about 28 min by car from the airport to the site.
- By train, head for Chicago or the nearest major station, then finish by bus, shuttle or taxi to the site.
- By car, plan for on-site parking and expect heavy traffic around the venue on festival days.
🌤️Evanston Folk Festival 2027 weather
Weather in Evanston in September 2027?
Actual weather at the 2026 edition
From September 12 to September 13, 2026: up to 30°, low of 15°, 1.9 mm of rain in total.
- Sat, Sep 12Overcast30° / 18° 0 mmHot
- Sun, Sep 13Light rain22° / 15° 1.9 mm
Day-by-day observed readings at the festival site (Open-Meteo archive).
🗺️Things to do near Evanston Folk Festival 2027
Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around Evanston Folk Festival 2027. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.
Nearby, Chicago and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.
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