After eight years away, the starting lineup for Eaux Claires Festival 2026, featuring more of something for more everyone. On July 24th and 25th, Bon Dylan, Dijon, Daniel Caesar, Lil Yachty, Aimee Mann performing Bachelor No. 2 or, the Last Remains of the Dodo, 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, Urban Classic Presents Revelation: A Retrospective Of The Minneapolis Sound, Nathan & The Zydeco Cha Chas and Black Sabbath Cover Band Rehearsal will all convene at the festival’s historic new home of Carson Park in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Curated by Bon Iver, and originally founded by Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon and The National’s Aaron Dessner, the Eaux Claires bullpen will feature an inaugural class of Writers In Residence, presenting readings, discussions and collaborations from some of the most intriguing names in the literary world: Michael Perry, Sheila Heti, Hala Alyan, Sean Thor Conroe, Kyle Seibel, Amanda Petrusich, Jon Mueller, Nicholas Gulig, Harold Rogers, Mike Nagel, Benjamin Percy, Nishant Jain, Mustafa, Safia Elhillo, Patrycja Humienik, Brent Schoonover, Gabrielle Calvocoressi, Brenda Cárdenas, Katie Ka Vang, Adam Voith, Avery Gregurich and Donika Kelly. Visit eauxclaires.com for daily lineups and additional details.
Following last night’s lineup announcement party, officiated by umpires Justin Vernon and Asher Weisberg, locals in the Eau Claire area will have the first opportunity to obtain their festival tickets starting at 9AM CST today, February 12th. Special access codes will be located in-person at the following community establishments and small businesses, with more information listed at eauxclaires.com/local:
The Local Store – 9am-9pm
Leona’s Pizzeria – 12pm-2pm / 4pm-8pm
Revival Records – 10am-6pm
Abraxas Wax – 11am-7pm
The Joynt – 1pm-2am
Racy D’Lenes Coffee Lounge – 8am-2pm
Specially priced tickets for Eaux Claires Festival 2026 will be available via fan presale at 9AM CST this Friday, February 13th, and all remaining tickets go on sale at 11AM CST.
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