# Festivals in Evanston 2026 | Culture & Street Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Your guide to festivals in Evanston 2026 — cultural celebrations, street fairs and food festivals. Find dates, locations and what to expect.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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The best things to do in the world include attending top-notch festivals in Evanston. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in Evanston, you will have a gala time of your life with a few of your close friends or your family. With the best of fun, entertainment, and food, the experience in festivals lets the enthusiasts immerse in the local culture and vibe. Ranging from the biggest outdoor beach parties to crazy music festivals, the festivals fall under various categories to suit everybody’s tastes. If you are looking for the best events and festivals in Evanston listed on one platform - we have you covered.

Immerse yourself in the mega dance festivals, electrifying music festivals, theatre & film festivals, quirky local festivals and more with us!

## Festivals Events in Evanston

- **Event Name**: Tree and Campus Lighting Celebration
  - **Description**: Loyola's annual Tree and Campus Lighting celebration returns on November 15 at 6:00 p.m. at the St. Ignatius Community Plaza. The event will feature hot chocolate, cider, a tree blessing by Father Thomas W. Neitzke, S.J., and remarks from President Mark C
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  - **Date**: Sun Nov 15 2026 at 06:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/evanston/tree-and-campus-lighting-celebration/200030994203530
  - **Venue**: 6300 N Kenmore Ave, Chicago, IL 60660-1632, United States
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  - **Categories**: christmas-lights
- **Event Name**: Hot 8 Brass Band
  - **Description**: InformationDrawing on the traditional jazz heritage of their hometown of New Orleans, the Hot 8 Brass Band are renowned for including elements of funk, hip hop, rap, and its local variation, , "rdquo" -> bounce" in their music. The c
  - **Date**: Sun May 09 2027 at 07:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/evanston/hot-8-brass-band/210002537280337
  - **Venue**: SPACE
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Music
- **Event Name**: Sankta Lucia
  - **Description**: Experience the beauty of the Sankta Lucia Festival of Light, a beloved Scandinavian celebration of hope and light on Sunday, December 13, at 7:00 PM. The evening features the Third Coast Chorus singing in both Swedish and English, Lucia and her court, and
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  - **Date**: Sun Dec 13 2026 at 07:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/evanston/sankta-lucia/200030993323840
  - **Venue**: 3637 Golf Rd, Evanston, IL 60203-1124, United States
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  - **Categories**: festivals, candlelight-concerts
- **Event Name**: Meowliday Market in Evanston
  - **Description**: 🎉Family fun at this Arts and Craft Market event! Come support local artists, crafters and small businesses that have been affected by the recent hurricanes. 

One of a kind gifts, apparel, furniture, jewelry, home decor, food music and more!
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  - **Date**: Sat Dec 12 2026 at 04:00 am – Sat Dec 12 2026 at 10:00 am (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/evanston/meowliday-market-in-evanston/200030912657147
  - **Venue**: 1417 Hinman Ave., Evanston, IL
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## Trending Events in Evanston

- **Event Name**: Illinois Fighting Illini at Northwestern Wildcats Football
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Ryan Field
🏠 Address: 1502 Central St., Evanston, IL 60201
🌆 City: Evanston
📍 Location: 42.0641, -87.6926✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Illinois Fighting Illini at Northwestern Wildcats Football, where every moment prom
  - **Venue**: Ryan Field
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- **Event Name**: Northwestern vs Illinois and The Great Chicago Food Festival
  - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsNorthwestern Wildcats Football has 5 upcoming events.University of Illinois Fighting Illini Football has 6 upcoming events.Note: Your tickets will be available to view, manage an
  - **Venue**: Ryan Field
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- **Event Name**: DePaul Blue Demons at Northwestern Wildcats Mens Basketball at Welsh Ryan Arena
  - **Venue**: Welsh Ryan Arena
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- **Event Name**: Bill Callahan
  - **Venue**: Evanston Space
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- **Event Name**: Pinoy na Krismas
  - **Description**: �� SAVE THE DATE! ��

The most anticipated Filipino Christmas celebration is coming to Chicago! ���

Join us for Pinoy na Krismas 2.0 – US Concert Tour 2026, featuring the one and only Jose Mari Chan & The Company for an unforgettable evening filled w
  - **Venue**: Seven Star
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- **Event Name**: Northwestern Wildcats vs. Illinois Fighting Illini
  - **Venue**: Northwestern Medicine Field At Martin Stadium
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- **Event Name**: PARKING: Northwestern Wildcats vs. Illinois Fighting Illini
  - **Venue**: Ryan Field Parking Lots
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- **Event Name**: The Wood Brothers at Cahn Auditorium
  - **Description**: Sale Dates and Times:

Public Onsale : Fri, 14 Aug 2026 at 10:00 AM

Artist Presale : Wed, 12 Aug 2026 at 10:00 AM

Space Presents Presale : Thu, 13 Aug 2026 at 10:00 AM
  - **Venue**: Evanston SPACE
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- **Event Name**: The Wood Brothers
  - **Venue**: Cahn Auditorium
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Evanston?
  - **A:** Tree and Campus Lighting Celebration (Sun Nov 15 2026 at 06:00 pm at 6300 N Kenmore Ave, Chicago, IL 60660-1632, United States), Hot 8 Brass Band (Sun May 09 2027 at 07:00 pm at SPACE), Sankta Lucia (Sun Dec 13 2026 at 07:00 pm at 3637 Golf Rd, Evanston, IL 60203-1124, United States), Meowliday Market in Evanston (Sat Dec 12 2026 at 04:00 am at 1417 Hinman Ave., Evanston, IL).
- **Q**: What are the top free Festivals events in Evanston?
  - **A:** Hot 8 Brass Band (Sun May 09 2027 at 07:00 pm at SPACE).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Evanston this weekend November 13–15, 2026?
  - **A:** Tree and Campus Lighting Celebration (Sun Nov 15 2026 at 06:00 pm at 6300 N Kenmore Ave, Chicago, IL 60660-1632, United States).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Evanston in November 2026?
  - **A:** Tree and Campus Lighting Celebration (Sun Nov 15 2026 at 06:00 pm at 6300 N Kenmore Ave, Chicago, IL 60660-1632, United States).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Evanston?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Evanston on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Evanston?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in Evanston?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Evanston include 6300 N Kenmore Ave, Chicago, IL 60660-1632, United States, SPACE, 3637 Golf Rd, Evanston, IL 60203-1124, United States.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Evanston?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Evanston include Community Relations of Loyola University Chicago, Trinity Lutheran Church - Evanston, IL, veracruze creations LLC.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in Evanston?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Evanston.

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