The Eaux Claires Festival lineup has been released following an eight-year hiatus. Here’s how to get tickets.
Justin Vernon of Bon Iver is back to announce the Eaux Claires festival lineup. From the way the lineup was announced to how to get tickets early, this music festival looks to have the local community in mind.
Below, we will dive into the lineup for the two-day event, discuss the time and place, and show you how you can get some tickets early.
What is Eaux Claires?
Founded by Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon and The National’s Aaron Dessner, the Eaux Claires Festival is a two-day music and arts festival that is hosted in, you guessed it, Eau Claire, WI. The festival originally ran from 2015 to 2018. But after an eight-year hiatus, they’re back.
In late 2025, the Eaux Claires social media posted the festival’s return with sheet music to “Take Me Out to the Ballgame,” and a video shot at the historic Carson Park. The festival itself and Justin Vernon have both always celebrated and embraced the culture of the Chippewa Valley. As you will see, the announcement, the lineup, and even the way the local community can buy tickets early all point to this notion as well.
When is the Eaux Claires Festival 2026?
The triumphant return of the Eaux Claires music and articles festival in 2026 will be on July 24-25. It will be a two-day event at Eau Claire’s Carson Park baseball stadium. There will be artists performing on both days.
The slogan for the 2026 event at Carson Park is “more something, for more everyone.” In 2026, bringing more people together feels like something that should and will be celebrated and embraced. This is especially true in the Chippewa Valley, an area with rich and diverse cultures.
Eaux Claires Festival Lineup 2026
Here is the announced Eaux Claires festival lineup for July 24-25, which is a Friday and Saturday!
Friday, July 24th
- Bon Dylan
- The Union (feat. Phil Cook)
- Bizhiki
- Hotline TNT
- Aimee Mann (play Bachelor No. 2)
- Black Sabbath Cover Band Rehearsal
- Jon Clearly & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen
- Kevin Morby
- Monica Martin
Saturday, July 25th
- Lil Yachty
- Gully Boys
- Daniel Caesar
- Dijon
- Gash
- Julianna Barwick & Mary Lattimore
- Larry Goldings Trio (feat. David Piltch & Beth Goodfellow)
- Nathan & The Zydeco Cha Chas
- Urban Classic Presents Revelation (A Retrospective of the Minneapolis Sound)
Writers in Residence
An added aspect to this year’s festival is the “Writers in Residence” section. They will be presenting readings, discussions and collaborations. Local best-selling author Michael Perry was the narrator for the video above, and he will be featured in this section.
The full list includes Michael Perry, Hala Alyan, Gabrielle Calvocoressi, Sean Thor Conroe, Brenda Cardenas, Safia Elhillo, Avery Gregurich, Nicholas Fulig, Sheila Heti, Patrycja Humienik, Nishant Jain, Donika Kelly, Jon Muelle, Mustafa, Mike Nagel, Benjamin Percy, Amanda Petrusich, Harold Rogers, Brent Schoonover, Kyle Seibel, Katie Ka Vang and Adam Voith.
It is important to note that the Eaux Claires lineup says there is more to come!
How to Get Eaux Claires Tickets
One of our favorite aspects of the announcement for the 2026 Eaux Claires festival is how they are selling tickets early for locals. Today, Thursday, February 12th, locals are able to get their hands on tickets early. There are select local stores where you can go and get a code, which will let you purchase tickets early:
- Abraxas Wax – 11am – 7pm
- The Joynt – 1pm – 2am
- The Local Store – 9am – 9pm
- Leona’s Pizzeria – 12pm – 2pm / 4pm – 8pm
- Revival Records – 10am – 6pm
- Racy D’Lenes Coffee Lounge – 8am – 2pm
On a side note, the selection of businesses chosen for this is awesome. While you are there getting your code, look around, as you will find something you like. I guarantee it!
If you are not in town, don’t worry! The public sale will begin Friday at 11am, but you can get a two-hour head start by signing up for the presale here.
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