Eaux Claires Festival Returns July 24-25, 2026

The Eaux Claires Festival, curated by Bon Iver's Justin Vernon, will return to Eau Claire, Wisconsin, on July 24 and 25, 2026, after an eight-year hiatus, featuring an eclectic lineup of musicians and the debut of a writers-in-residence program.

The two-day event at Carson Park, a local baseball stadium and the festival's new venue, promises to recapture the collaborative and cross-genre spirit that defined its original run from 2015 to 2018. Founded by Vernon and The National's Aaron Dessner, the gathering originally took place at nearby Foster Farms and drew crowds with a mix of indie, folk, R&B, and experimental acts. A planned 2020 edition was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to the extended break.

This year's musical performers span genres and generations. On Friday, July 24, Aimee Mann will perform material from her 2000 album Bachelor No. 2, or, the Last Remains of the Dodo, alongside Kevin Morby, Hotline TNT, Monica Martin, The Union featuring Phil Cook, Jon Cleary and The Absolute Monster Gentlemen, Bizhiki, and a Black Sabbath cover band rehearsal. Saturday, July 25, includes sets by Lil Yachty, Dijon, and Daniel Caesar, with additional acts such as Mary...