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Evanston Folk Festival 2026

Sarah Pagel · Updated 14 September 2026

Last edition: 12 Sept 2026 – 13 Sept 2026 · next TBA Evanston, United States

The Evanston Folk Festival is an annual music event held at Dawes Park along the scenic Lake Michigan shoreline in Evanston, Illinois. Produced by the local venue SPACE, the festival showcases a diverse lineup of folk and Americana artists alongside educational panels, local food, and artisan markets.

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What Evanston Folk Festival offers

FolkAmericana No camping

The sound system will be unforgiving. Loop lets you hear every detail at a safe volume – no ringing on the train home. We love recommending a product we've been using ourselves for years.

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Where you'll be

Dawes Park

1700 Sheridan Rd, Evanston, IL 60201, United States

Local Currency: USD

Consider paying in USD locally. Bring cash or use a payment card that supports this currency to avoid extra fees.

An independent music & festival researcher with 10+ years in the global dance scene.

14 September 2026