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How to hear and follow The Current at Eaux Claires Festival 2026

Humbird. The Current, Radio Milwaukee, and Converge Media have partnered to broadcast live from Shift in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, during the Eaux Claires Festival 2026.
Humbird. The Current, Radio Milwaukee, and Converge Media have partnered to broadcast live from Shift in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, during the Eaux Claires Festival 2026.Laura Buhman for MPR

The Current, Radio Milwaukee, and Converge Media are partnering for special programming connected to the 2026 Eaux Claires Festival. Held Friday, July 24, and Saturday, July 25, at Carson Park Stadium in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, this festival brings together a vision led by Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon and the National’s Aaron Dessner.

Before the festival officially kicks off, the Eaux Claires Opening Ceremony will be held on Thursday, July 23. Featuring performances by Setting, Sam Amidon, Trever Hagen, and Humbird, the event (ticketed separately from the festival) will be held at Masonic Theatre in Eau Claire. Find more info here.

The Eaux Claires Festival schedule features performances on Friday, July 24, by Bon Dylan (Justin Vernon as Bob Dylan), Aaron & Fred, Aimee Mann playing Bachelor No. 2, Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen, Black Sabbath Cover Band Rehearsal, The Union feat. Phil Cook, Hotline TNT, and Bizhiki (with Dylan Jennings blessing).

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On Saturday, July 25, the lineup includes Dijon, Samia, Revelation: A Retrospective of the MPLS Sound, Nathan & The Zydeco Cha Chas, Known MPLS, Monica Martin, Julianna Barwick & Mary Lattimore, Larry Goldings Trio, Gully Boys, and Gash.

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Another dimension to the weekend is the Eaux Claires Festival’s Writers in Residence program. To learn more about it, check out The Current’s interview with curator Adam Voith.

Eaux Claires broadcast flyer.
Live Broadcast from Eaux Claires
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The Current’s Eaux Claires Broadcast Schedule

During the week of Eaux Claires, The Current will broadcast live from SHIFT in Eau Claire at the following times:

  • 3 p.m.-6 p.m. on Thursday, July 23 - With hosts Zach McCormick (The Current) & Erin Wolf (Radio Milwaukee); featuring a live performance by Humbird and interviews with Michael Perry and Asher Weisberg

  • 9 a.m.-12 p.m. on Friday, July 24 - With hosts Zach McCormick (The Current) & Jon Adler (Radio Milwaukee); featuring an interview with Hotline TNT

  • 9 a.m.-12 p.m. on Saturday, July 25 - With hosts Gannon (The Current) & Dori Zori (Radio Milwaukee); featuring a live performance by The Union feat. Phil Cook and interview with Gully Boys

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Will Anderson of Hotline TNT
Will Anderson of Hotline TNT. Zach McCormick (The Current) and Jon Adler (Radio Milwaukee) interview Hotline TNT. The Current, Radio Milwaukee, and Converge Media have partnered to broadcast live from Shift in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, during the Eaux Claires Festival 2026.
Laura Buhman for MPR
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A live radio broadcast inside a coffee shop.
Humbird (right), with hosts Zach McCormick (The Current) & Erin Wolf (Radio Milwaukee). The Current, Radio Milwaukee, and Converge Media have partnered to broadcast live from Shift in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, during the Eaux Claires Festival 2026.
Laura Buhman for MPR
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A live radio broadcast inside a coffee shop.
Humbird. The Current, Radio Milwaukee, and Converge Media have partnered to broadcast live from Shift in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, during the Eaux Claires Festival 2026.
Laura Buhman for MPR

Learn more about the festival lineup by listening to our curated Spotify playlist.

Eaux Claires updated lineup
Eaux Claires 2026 will be held at Carson Park in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, on July 24-25.
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How to hear and follow The Current at Eaux Claires Festival 2026