Evanston Festivals

Festivals in Evanston

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!

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Festivals in Evanston

Festivals in Evanston

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 - 08:00 PM

AJ Lee & Blue Summit w. Chicken Wire Empire

Evanston SPACE

66+ Interested
Tue, 27 Jan, 2026 - 07:00 PM

New Nostalgia: Record Release Show at Space

Evanston SPACE

6+ Interested
Sun, 14 Dec, 2025 - 01:00 PM

Family Frost Fest

Evanston Art Center

Free
Sat, 14 Feb, 2026 - 02:00 PM

TWO PIECE FEST CHICAGO

United Church of Rogers Park

37+ Interested

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99+ Interested

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USD 60
Sat, 24 Jan • 02:30 PM

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USD 20
Fri, 12 Dec • 04:00 PM

The Rustic Fox Kris Kringle Market - North Aurora

1790 Towne Center Dr., North Aurora, IL, United States, Illinois 60542

16335+ Interested
Sat, 20 Dec • 11:00 AM

Illinois Vintage Fest 30

Lake County Fairgrounds and Event Center

7309+ Interested
Sat, 20 Dec • 01:00 PM

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PB&J: Pizza Beer and Jukebox

Free
Wed, 31 Dec • 09:45 PM

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Anita Dee II TEMPORARILY LOCATED at BURNHAM HARBOR (See directions below)

15+ Interested

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USD 113
Sun, 14 Dec • 07:00 PM

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS CHANUKAH SOIREE

The Old Post Office

4+ Interested

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USD 20
Sat, 20 Dec • 04:00 PM

The Official Christmas Bar Crawl - Chicago

SPIN

USD 7
Sat, 13 Dec • 09:00 AM

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8400 Wicker Ave, Saint John, IN, United States, Indiana 46373

808+ Interested

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What are the upcoming Festivals in Evanston?

Here are the upcoming Festivals in Evanston:

AJ Lee & Blue Summit w. Chicken Wire Empire is happening on Sat 17 Jan 2026 from 8:00 PM onwards at Evanston SPACE
New Nostalgia: Record Release Show at Space is happening on Tue 27 Jan 2026 from 7:00 PM onwards at Evanston SPACE
Family Frost Fest is happening on Sun 14 Dec 2025 from 1:00 PM onwards at Evanston Art Center
TWO PIECE FEST CHICAGO is happening on Sat 14 Feb 2026 from 2:00 PM onwards at United Church of Rogers Park, Evanston

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