# Music Festivals in Evanston 2026 | Lineups & Passes - **Subtitle**: Find music festivals in Evanston 2026 — full lineups, dates and multi-day passes. Discover who's headlining and book festival tickets early. - **Category**: Music Festivals - **Type**: other ## Audience - **Followers**: 209.2k+ - **Recent Followers**: - **Avatar 1**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/banners/ad74f7aef81937630c76ced1ecbc03e6-rimg-w200-h200-gmir.jpg - **Avatar 2**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/30f7d230-90c5-11f0-809e-a530a9184606-rimg-w200-h200-dc313543-gmir - **Avatar 3**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/4b47cc90-a0a5-11f0-9831-97f1094caa3d-rimg-w200-h200-dc91bcf7-gmir ## About Looking for the best [CITY] Music Festivals in 2026!? Music fans are ready to return to live venues and festival organizers have plenty in store for them in 2026, with dozens of big and small Music Festivals on the schedule in [CITY]. Explore best of Music Festivals 2026 happening in [CITY]. ## Music Festivals Events in Evanston - **Event Name**: 25th Annual Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest - **Description**: Free and open to the public: Friday, August 14, 6-10pm Saturday, August 15, 11am-9pm Sunday, August 16, 11am-7pm The Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest (GAAF) is a much anticipated annual tradition in the Rogers Park neighborhood, showcasing the work of over 140 - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 399 - **Date**: Fri Aug 14 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sun Aug 16 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/evanston/25th-annual-glenwood-avenue-arts-fest/200029991095950 - **Venue**: Morse Ave & Glenwood Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60626 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy80ZGIxNGNlNTYxOTdkOWNmMzUwNmZlYzJmZTFkNGZlMzNhMzM1NjY0ZTc5YTRkMTdjZGM5ODczOTQ0MWQ2ZjFlLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzE4MTgyOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NjEwNzY3Mw.avif - **Categories**: festivals, kids, art, fine-arts, health-wellness, theatre - **Event Name**: Evanston Folk Festival 2026 (2-Day Pass) - **Description**: Evanston Folk Festival returns to lakefront at Dawes Park: Saturday, September 12th + Sunday, September 13th from 11:30am to 8:30pm. Join us on our spectacular lake front for a celebration of the rich folk music tradition that has guided Space since day o - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 379 - **Date**: Sat Sep 12 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/evanston/evanston-folk-festival-2026-2-day-pass/200029346513629 - **Venue**: Evanston Folk Fest - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy8wNGJlNDNkOWZmZjI0NTRmMDFlODNjOTY1NzczN2NhOThiZGJlNmY5MmYwYmFlMWUyNWYyZWE5ZDg1NzM0MjJjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2Y4ZThlOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NjIwODEzOQ.avif - **Categories**: festivals, pop-ups, it, live-music, art - **Event Name**: Evanston Folk Festival 2026 - SUNDAY - **Description**: Evanston Folk Festival returns to lakefront at Dawes Park: Saturday, September 12th + Sunday, September 13th from 11:30am to 8:30pm. Join us on our spectacular lake front for a celebration of the rich folk music tradition that has guided Space since day o - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 345 - **Date**: Sun Sep 13 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/evanston/evanston-folk-festival-2026-sunday/200030248089849 - **Venue**: Evanston Folk Fest - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9mZTBmOGEzMmNiODE0ZTVlMDI2NzM0ZjE1ODg1Y2ExMDAxYjc5YzBhNGE0MDVkNmZiZjY1Y2UxZjRkZWRlZTA3LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2Y4ZThlOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NjIwODkyMQ.avif - **Categories**: festivals, pop-ups, it, live-music, art - **Event Name**: Essence of Brazil - 2026 - **Description**: Essence of Brazil: Experience the energy, rhythm, and spirit of Brazil in this unforgettable live production. Essence of Brazil celebrates the rich traditions of Afro-Brazilian culture through powerful live percussion, breathtaking Capoeira, vibrant Sam - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 36 - **Date**: Sun Sep 13 2026 at 01:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/evanston/essence-of-brazil-2026/200030431176951 - **Venue**: Josephine Louis Theater - **Banner**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Essence+of+Brazil+-+2026&date=Sun+Sep+13+2026+at+01%3A00+pm&bg=2 - **Categories**: performances, entertainment, storytelling ## Trending Events in Evanston - **Event Name**: New Ryan Field Season Tickets - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsNorthwestern Wildcats Football has 8 upcoming events. - **Venue**: Ryan Field - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/54a11ec2cc747d9914e06e3f0e914c1bb43fa5e5c33bc104fe1739fd34bf07dd-rimg-w1024-h576-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1786122406 - **Event Name**: Kate McKinnon - Live In Conversation In Chicago - **Venue**: Cahn Auditorium - **Event Name**: Chicago Stars FC vs. Racing Louisville FC - **Venue**: Northwestern Medicine Field At Martin Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/45828390-94ec-11f1-8024-43018c8ac4af-rimg-w1200-h514-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1786387792 - **Event Name**: Ball State Cardinals at Northwestern Wildcats Football - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Ryan Field 🏠 Address: 1502 Central St., Evanston, IL 60201 🌆 City: Evanston 📍 Location: 42.0641, -87.6926🎉 Prepare to be amazed at Ball State Cardinals at Northwestern Wildcats Football, the most anticipated gathering of the sea - **Venue**: Ryan Field - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/d5f98310-94b0-11f1-bef4-8b326733b405-rimg-w1024-h750-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1786362265 - **Event Name**: Iowa Hawkeyes at Northwestern Wildcats Football - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Ryan Field 🏠 Address: 1502 Central St., Evanston, IL 60201 🌆 City: Evanston 📍 Location: 42.0641, -87.6926✨ Discover the extraordinary at Iowa Hawkeyes at Northwestern Wildcats Football, where magic meets reality in ways you've n - **Venue**: Ryan Field - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/7179e850-94cc-11f1-8024-43018c8ac4af-rimg-w1024-h750-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1786374122 - **Event Name**: Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Northwestern Wildcats Football - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Ryan Field 🏠 Address: 1502 Central St., Evanston, IL 60201 🌆 City: Evanston 📍 Location: 42.0641, -87.6926✨ Experience the magic of Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Northwestern Wildcats Football, where moments become memories that las - **Venue**: Ryan Field - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/8ecdd890-94c1-11f1-8024-43018c8ac4af-rimg-w1024-h750-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1786369447 - **Event Name**: Colorado Buffaloes at Northwestern Wildcats Football at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium - **Venue**: Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/5ae8a720-94a4-11f1-bef4-8b326733b405-rimg-w1200-h514-dc181818-gmir.jpg?v=1786356904 - **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✨ Experience the magic of Illinois Fighting Illini at Northwestern Wildcats Football, where moments become memories that la - **Venue**: Ryan Field - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/6537ba80-936f-11f1-8f1c-cf8ce96ac258-rimg-w1024-h750-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1786224207 - **Event Name**: 25th Annual Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest - **Description**: Free and open to the public: Friday, August 14, 6-10pm Saturday, August 15, 11am-9pm Sunday, August 16, 11am-7pm The Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest (GAAF) is a much anticipated annual tradition in the Rogers Park neighborhood, showcasing the work of over 140 - **Venue**: Morse Ave & Glenwood Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60626 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/4db14ce56197d9cf3506fec2fe1d4fe33a335664e79a4d17cdc98739441d6f1e-rimg-w1200-h675-dc181828-gmir?v=1786107673 ## Browse Music Festivals Events by Date - [Music Festivals Events Today in Evanston](https://allevents.in/evanston/music-festivals--today) - [Music Festivals Events This Weekend in Evanston](https://allevents.in/evanston/music-festivals--this-weekend) - [Music Festivals Events in August in Evanston](https://allevents.in/evanston/music-festivals--august) - [Music Festivals Events in September in Evanston](https://allevents.in/evanston/music-festivals--september) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Music Festivals events in Evanston? - **A:** 25th Annual Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest (Fri Aug 14 2026 at 06:00 pm at Morse Ave & Glenwood Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60626), Evanston Folk Festival 2026 (2-Day Pass) (Sat Sep 12 2026 at 12:00 pm at Evanston Folk Fest), Evanston Folk Festival 2026 - SUNDAY (Sun Sep 13 2026 at 12:00 pm at Evanston Folk Fest), Essence of Brazil - 2026 (Sun Sep 13 2026 at 01:00 pm at Josephine Louis Theater). - **Q**: What Music Festivals events are happening in Evanston this weekend August 14–16, 2026? - **A:** 25th Annual Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest (Fri Aug 14 2026 at 06:00 pm at Morse Ave & Glenwood Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60626). - **Q**: What Music Festivals events are happening in Evanston in August 2026? - **A:** 25th Annual Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest (Fri Aug 14 2026 at 06:00 pm at Morse Ave & Glenwood Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60626). - **Q**: How can I find Music Festivals events in Evanston? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Music 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 Music 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 Music Festivals events in Evanston? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Music Festivals events in Evanston include Morse Ave & Glenwood Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60626, Evanston Folk Fest, Josephine Louis Theater. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Music Festivals events in Evanston? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Music Festivals events in Evanston include Glenwood Ave Arts District, Trampled by Turtles, Angela Autumn. - **Q**: Are there any online Music Festivals events available? - **A:** Yes, many Music 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 Music Festivals events in Evanston? - **A:** Follow the Music Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Music Festivals events are listed in Evanston. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/5d/c6d68fc0fc4ac18949cc167f897d24/Music-Festivals.jpg ## Music Festivals from nearby cities - [Music Festivals in Lincolnwood](https://allevents.in/lincolnwood/music-festivals) - [Music Festivals in Niles](https://allevents.in/niles-il/music-festivals) - [Music Festivals in Northbrook](https://allevents.in/northbrook/music-festivals) - [Music Festivals in Des Plaines](https://allevents.in/des-plaines/music-festivals) - [Music Festivals in Elmwood Park](https://allevents.in/elmwood-park-il/music-festivals)