Eaux Claires Festival

Save the Date: July 24-25, 2026

You’re not imagining it... The Eaux Claires Festival (pronounced Oh-Klairs), founded by Eau Claire's own Justin Vernon of Bon Iver, is making its long-awaited return to Eau Claire, Wisconsin, July 24–25, 2026! Set in the iconic Carson Park, this festival brings together live music, indie spirit, and Midwest creativity in a way that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly new. With easy access to hotels near Eaux Claires Festival, local restaurants, and some of the best things to do in Eau Claire during summer, we’re here to help you plan an unforgettable weekend in music-loving Eau Claire.

Tickets go on sale to the public on Friday, February 13, 2026.

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2026 Lineup

July 24, 2026

Aimee Mann (playing BACHELOR No. 2), Bizhiki, Black Sabbath Cover Band Rehearsal, Bon Dylan, Hotline TNT, Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen, Kevin Morby, Monica Martin, The Union feat. Phil Cook

July 25, 2026

Daniel Caesar, Dijon, Gash, Gully Boys, Julianna Barwick & Marty Lattimore, Larry Goldings Trio feat. David Piltch & Beth Goodfellow, Lil Yachty, Nathan & The Zydeco Cha Chas, Urban Classic Presents Revelation (a retrospective of The Minneapolis Sound)

And more to come!

WRITERS IN RESIDENCE

Hala Alyan, Gabrielle Calvocoressi, Sean Thor Conroe, Brenda Cárdenas, Safia Elhillo, Avery Gregurich, Nicholas Gulig, Sheila Heti, Patrycja Humienik, Nishant Jain, Donika Kelly, Jon Mueller, Mustafa, Mike Nagel, Benjamin Percy, Michael Perry, Amanda Pertrusich, Harold Rogers, Brent Schoonover, Kyle Seibel, Katie Ka Vang, Adam Voith

Plan Your Stay at Eaux Claires Festival

Explore Justin Vernon’s Favorite Spots in Eau Claire

A Look Back at Early Eaux Claires in the Media

Explore early interviews, recaps, and press coverage to get a feel for the atmosphere, sound, and creative energy that defined the first Eaux Claires festivals.