Bon Iver's Eaux Claires Festival Returns For First Time In Eight Years, July 24-25 at New Home of Carson Park

"More Something, For More Everyone"

Eau Claire, WI – February 11th, 2026: On July 24th and 25th, 2026, Eaux Claires Festival will return for the first time in eight years, relaunching at our new home of Carson Park in Eau Claire, Wisconsin: the historic baseball stadium where Hammerin' Hank Aaron began swinging his way toward breaking Babe Ruth's home run record; where other athletes made the field, but never made the bigs. Learn the legacy in the festival trailer HERE, voiced by Eau Claire author, festival narrator and Justin Vernon mentor Michael Perry.

Originally founded by Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon and The National's Aaron Dessner, Eaux Claires Festival is back with more unexpected, keeping us open to fresh characters and fresh courses, and emphasizing the local. At the heart of our 2026 edition, curated by Bon Iver, is music. But along with our incredible roster of musicians, the Eaux Claires bullpen will feature some of the most intriguing names in the literary world, for readings, discussions and collaborations. 

Our 2026 lineup of artists will officially be announced at 9AM CST tomorrow, February 12th, following a ballpark-themed celebration officiated by umpires Justin Vernon and Asher Weisberg tonight, February 11th.

An opportunity for us to be together in warmth and peace, tonight's free local launch event is currently SOLD OUT, but will feature live music from sloslylove and The Golden Band. We will also introduce nearly all of those appearing at this year's festival, revealed by attendees pulling Lucky 22's Pull Tabs, in true Wisconsin tradition. 

Specially priced tickets for Eaux Claires Festival 2026 will be available via fan presale at 9AM CST on Friday, February 13th, and all remaining tickets will go on sale at 11AM CST.

Locals in the Eau Claire area will also have the first opportunity to obtain their festival tickets throughout the day on Thursday, February 12th. Special access codes will be located in-person at the following community establishments and small businesses: 

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

Sign up at eauxclaires.com to be the first to know about the lineup, passcodes and festival updates. For more information about local tickets and locations, visit eauxclaires.com/local.