ILLfest release dates
4 editions since 2024
ILLfest 2027
Jun 4 – 6, 2027
Lineup· next
early February
in about 3 months · usually December – February
- 2026Dec 3
- 2025Feb 5
- 2024Nov 9
Lineup by day
early March
in about 4 months · usually February – May
- 2026May 15
- 2025Feb 5
- 2024Dec 12
Set times
late May
in about 7 months · usually late May
- 2026May 21
- 2025May 22
- 2024Mar 5
Festival
Jun 4 – 6, 2027
in about 7 months
Run-up to Jun 4, 2027
2026 lineup
Lineup expected early Feb2025 lineup by day
Lineup by day expected early Mar
Set times expected late May2026 lineup by day
Festival
past editions
| Edition | Dates announced | Lineup | Lineup by day | Set times |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026May 29 | Jun 4, 2025359d before | Dec 3, 2025177d before | May 15, 202614d before | May 21, 20268d before |
| 2025May 30 | Oct 16, 2024226d before | Feb 5, 2025114d before | Feb 5, 2025114d before | May 22, 20258d before |
| 2024Mar 9 | Sep 26, 2023165d before | Nov 9, 2023121d before | Dec 12, 202388d before | Mar 5, 20244d before |
- 2026Day one May 29
- Dates announced
- Jun 4, 2025359d before
- Lineup
- Dec 3, 2025177d before
- Lineup by day
- May 15, 202614d before
- Set times
- May 21, 20268d before
- 2025Day one May 30
- Dates announced
- Oct 16, 2024226d before
- Lineup
- Feb 5, 2025114d before
- Lineup by day
- Feb 5, 2025114d before
- Set times
- May 22, 20258d before
- 2024Day one Mar 9
- Dates announced
- Sep 26, 2023165d before
- Lineup
- Nov 9, 2023121d before
- Lineup by day
- Dec 12, 202388d before
- Set times
- Mar 5, 20244d before
questions
When do ILLfest set times come out?
Historical releases were 4–8 days before day one across 3 editions (typically 8), on a Thursday. For ILLfest 2027 (Jun 4 – 6, 2027): Expected late May.
When does the ILLfest lineup come out?
Historical releases were 114–177 days before day one across 3 editions (typically 121), on a Wednesday around 11 AM CT. For ILLfest 2027 (Jun 4 – 6, 2027): Expected early February.
When is the ILLfest lineup by day released?
Historical releases were 14–114 days before day one across 3 editions (typically 88), around 11 AM CT. For ILLfest 2027 (Jun 4 – 6, 2027): Expected early March.
What day do ILLfest set times come out?
Usually a Thursday, based on 3 editions.
Where do ILLfest set times get posted?
The 2026 set times have a release date recorded as Thu, May 21, 2026, in an instagram post source.
When does ILLfest announce next year’s dates?
Typically about 293 days before that edition’s first day.