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The nation's largest student-run music festival. Held annually in the spring exclusively for Northwe It's the best day of the year.

Dillo Day is the largest student-run music festival in the nation and one of the most beloved traditions at Northwestern. The breathtaking campus Lakefill hosts the festival on the shore of Lake Michigan and features two main stages with more than 10 acts and the ever-growing Dillo Village. It's the best excuse to let loose after a long year and celebrate the coming of summer. It's the only time the campus truly comes together for one event. Mayfest is the student organization behind Dillo Day. Each fall, Mayfest members begin working directly with artist agencies, university officials and corporate sponsors to lay the foundation for a music festival that brings more than 10,000 people and some of the music industry's biggest names to the lakefill. Our team of designers, developers and producers work together to create everything from merchandise to iOS applications, and of course, the festival itself.

10/05/2026

Want your club’s pick on the stage? Apply to be a part of The Burrow’s lineup today! 🎶

After last year’s debut of our third stage of Dillo Day — The Burrow — we’re excited to announce that we’re opening up this opportunity to any club that would like to feature that would like to feature an artist that represents their community on the Kahn Pavilion stage! Check out the form at https://bit.ly/burrow-27

10/02/2026

Applying to Mayfest Productions? We’ve extended our deadline until Sunday night at 11:59 PM! 🎤🌟

Our application can be found in our bio or the link below: https://bit.ly/app-27

09/28/2026

Got questions? We have answers…

For anyone interested in joining Mayfest Productions: we’ve got three info sessions lined up for the upcoming week! If you’re passionate about music and want to work with the biggest student-run festival in the nation, stop by and learn a little about what we do — and how you can be a part of it too 🎵

Link to our application here: bit.ly/app-27

09/27/2026

Join the team behind the nation’s largest student-run music festival — Mayfest Productions applications open until 11:59 pm Friday, Oct 2nd. Fill out your application today with the link in our bio!

09/26/2026

Help us shape the lineup for Dillo 55 🎧 The artist poll is live — fill out the link in our bio!

How do we decide who to book? Your answers tell us what genres students are listening to, which shapes the talent we prioritize. 🎶

Comment your dream Dillo artist below!

09/21/2026

Our grand finale 🔥🌶️

GOLF CART HOT TAKES | EPISODE 4: MOSHING @ DILLO

09/18/2026

This one’s got a kick to it 🌶️

GOLF CART HOT TAKES | EPISODE 3: LEBRON JAMES

09/15/2026

Turning up the heat with this one 🔥

GOLF CART HOT TAKES | EPISODE 2: BODY SOAP

09/14/2026

The lakefill’s hottest takes are finally here…

Golf Cart Hot Takes | EPISODE 1: PINEAPPLE ON PIZZA

09/12/2026

We’re trying out something new.

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The Lakefill
Evanston, IL
60201

Website

https://linktr.ee/dilloday

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