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Bon Iver's Justin Vernon's festival in his Wisconsin hometown of Eaux Claires is back after an 8-year hiatus.
This year's returning iteration will feature a notably eclectic roster of artists, with everyone from Bon Iver collaborator Dijon to rapper Lil Yachty to early-aughts folk legend Aimee Mann performing. In addition, Daniel Caesar, Kevin Morby, Julianna Barwick & Mary Lattimore, Monica Martin, Hotline TNT, Larry Goldings Trio, Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen, Gully Boys, Bizhiki, The Union feat. Phil Cook, Gash and more are playing.
The festivities will happen July 24 and 25 at Carson Park in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Poster courtesy of Eaux Claires Festival
In addition to the musical programming, the festival will also feature an inaugural class of Writers In Residence, who will host readings, discussions and share collaborations. This year's writers include New Yorker staff writer and frequent music critic Amanda Petrusich and How Should a Person Be? author Sheila Heti, among others.
How to buy tickets to Eaux Claires 2026
Eau Claire locals will have the first opportunity to obtain their festival tickets starting at 9AM CST today, February 12. Special access codes will be available in-person at the community establishments and small businesses, listed here.
Tickets for Eaux Claires Festival 2026 will be available via fan presale at 9AM CST this Friday, February 13, and all remaining tickets go on sale at 11AM CST. You can sign up for presale and for festival updates here.