Evanston Folk Festival 2027
- When
- September 11–12, 2027
- Where
- Dawes Park, Evanston
- Price
- from $126.62
Still 335 days until the festival.
Evanston Folk Festival is a folk and Americana festival held at Dawes Park on the Lake Michigan lakefront in Evanston, Illinois, since 2024. Founded by the Evanston venue SPACE, it pairs three music stages with a Conversation Tent of interviews on songwriting. Sierra Ferrell and Patty Griffin headlined the inaugural 2024 edition, which featured over 30 acts. It is usually held over a weekend in September.
About the festival
Get Your 2027 Evanston Folk Festival Tickets Early! Evanston Folk Festival returns to lakefront at Dawes Park: Saturday, September 11th + Sunday, September 12th from 11:00am to 8:30pm. Join us on our spectacular lake front for a celebration of the rich folk music tradition that has guided Space since day one, and has so many roots in our Evanston community. A folky folk festival if ever there was one, and with the most stunning views of Lake Michigan, we're honored to be entrusted with this special location and responsibility.
Getting there
Frequently asked questions
- When is Evanston Folk Festival 2027?
- Evanston Folk Festival 2027 takes place from September 11 to 12, 2027 at Dawes Park in Evanston.
- Where is Evanston Folk Festival held?
- Evanston Folk Festival 2027 is held at Dawes Park in Evanston.
- How much are tickets to Evanston Folk Festival?
- Tickets to Evanston Folk Festival 2027 start at $126.62.
Past editions (1)
2026 · September 12–13, 2026 34 artists
Trampled By TurtlesIndigo GirlsJosh RitterValerie JuneSierra HullMdou MoctarKathleen EdwardsThe Brudi BrothersMargaret GlaspyBebe StockwellMason JenningsAngela AutumnDean JohnsonLucy Wainwright RocheEsther RoseY La BambaAnjimileBill MacKayThe FretlinersJoe DevitoJordan PattersonAbbie McAllisterWild HorsesShe Returns From WarTobacco CityHenhouse ProwlersClayton Nile YoungFolk Bitch TrioTift MerrittJames McMurtryAnna VogelzangJordan SmartTray WellingtonRoses for the Roches featuring Nora O'Connor, Sima Cunningham, and Kelly Hogan
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