Evanston Folk Festival 2025

Event Details

Evanston Folk Festival 2025 will be held on Saturday, September 6 and Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Dawes Park in Evanston, Illinois.

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What To Expect

Get ready for a weekend filled with music and joy at the Evanston Folk Festival! This family-friendly event features performances from over 30 artists across three stages, pop-up activities, and engaging panels in the Conversation Tent. Come and experience the vibrant community spirit and enchanting tunes!

Festival Overview

• Dates: Saturday, September 6, 2025, and Sunday, September 7, 2025
• Location: Dawes Park, Evanston, Illinois
• Gates Open: 11:30 am each day
• Event Concludes: 8:30 pm each day
• Stages: Three stages with performances
• Artists: Over 30 artists
• Activities: Pop-up activities and Conversation Tent
• Recommended For: Families, music lovers, and community enthusiasts

Lineup

• Margo Price
• Iron & Wine
• Bonny Light Horseman
• Watchhouse
• Tune-Yards
• Loudon Wainwright III
• John Moreland
• The Milk Carton Kids
• Kara Jackson
• Marc Ribot
• Ruthie Foster
• Chris Smither
• Mary Gauthier
• Charlie Parr
• Tommy Prine
• Ken Pomeroy
• Aaron Rowe
• Sunny War
• Amythyst Kiah
• Jobi Riccio
• William Prince
• Sima Cunningham
• Buffalo Nichols
• Muireann Bradley
• Steve Dawson
• BettySoo
• Dámaris Bójor
• Johanna Samuels
• The Wildmans
• Elizabeth Moen
• Luke Tyler Shelton

Ticket Options

Two-day General Admission

Available starting April 23 at 10am. Buy Tickets

Children’s Tickets

Children under the age of 12 receive free admission. Children aged 12 – 16 require a half-priced children’s ticket, available for purchase at the entry gate, even if the event is sold out in advance. Buy Tickets

Additional Information

Accessibility

• Reserved parking and ADA seating available.
• ADA parking located along Greenwood Street at the South Entrance.

Transportation

• Parking: Free parking at Segal Visitors Center and various downtown Evanston garages.
• Train: Metra Davis + Purple Line “L” station nearby.
• Biking: Bike racks available at both entrances.
• Rideshare: Drop-off at Cornelia Lunt Park (1706 Sheridan Road, Evanston).

Accommodations

• Nearby hotels: Hilton Orrington and The Graduate Evanston.

On-site Amenities

• Multiple bars with beer, wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic options (cashless).
• Various food vendors.

For updated information on all event details for Evanston Folk Festival, please check the event’s official communication channels.