2026 CU Folk & Roots Festival

The 2026 CU Folk & Roots Festival! Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, October 8th-10th, in multiple venues, all taking place in Urbana, IL. The 18th Annual CU Folk and Roots Festival in Urbana, IL! Line-up, how to get involved and more at www.folkandroots.org Fest Kicks off Thursday October 8th and folky fun all weekend through Saturday October 10th! A full slate of performances, workshops and jams in downtown Urbana. Featuring 50+ acts in many venues! Tickets on sale now! ---------------------------------- This year, we are happy to again partner with our friends at 40North and Urbana Arts & Culture Committee to bring you an incredible lineup of local and regional artists to the Urbana Fall Fusion Festival Stage on Saturday, October 10th. This collaboration provides even more free, all-ages programming to downtown Urbana! Supported by the Illinois Arts Council and Urbana Arts & Cuture Commission Grants and our incredible backing of sponsors and donors TICKETING: PRESALE TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE UNTIL 5PM ON THURS, OCTOBER 8th (Then available at Festival Central Thursday-Saturday) Weekend Pass = $55 in advance, $65+ if ya wait! Single day and single venue tickets are only available day-of while tickets last at Festival Central. LODGING: With the luxuriously-remodeled historic hotel sitting within a short, two block radius of all the festival has to offer, Hotel Royer provides the perfect overnight option so you can join us for an an entire weekend of music and fun in beautiful downtown Urbana, IL. Book today to reserve your stay! https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/chiulup-hotel-royer-urbana-champaign/ or call 217-600-5129 ----------------------------------------------------