Eugene O’Neill Festival 2026 in Danville

The Eugene O’Neill Festival returns to Danville September 5 – 27, 2026, with live theater, exhibits, historic experiences and special events.

DANVILLE – Celebrate Eugene O’Neill’s legacy with a month of live theater, history, exhibits, and community experiences centered around Tao House. This year’s festival features the U.S. premiere of Teddy and a lively radio-play production of O’Neill’s coming-of-age comedy Ah, Wilderness!

Stroll through downtown Danville while sampling a variety of whiskeys at participating businesses, accompanied by Irish shanty singers and fellow festivalgoers. Guests receive a souvenir shot glass while enjoying a lively evening that blends Irish tradition, local flavor, and community spirit


Teddy
Saturday, September 12, 2026
7:30pm
Ticket price: $65

Sunday, September 13, 2026
1:30pm
Ticket price: $65


Ah Wilderness!
Thursday – Saturday, September 17 – 19
7:30pm
Tao House
Ticket price: $65

Sunday, September 20
1:30pm
Tao House
Ticket price: $65

Saturday, September 26
1:30 & 7:30pm
Village Theatre


Museum Exhibit | Tao House: 50 Years Celebrating Arts & Culture
September 5–27, 2026
MuseumSRV
205 Railroad Ave, Danville


Whiskey Stroll 
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
6–8pm
Downtown Danville – Auburn Lounge patio
321 Hartz Ave, Danville


O’Neill’s Danville Historic Walk
Saturday, September 19, 2026
10am
O’Neill Commemorative Park
403 Front St, Danville


Legacy Fundraiser
Sunday, September 27, 2026
4–7pm
Round Hill Country Club
3169 Roundhill Rd, Alamo

For more info & events, visit EugeneONeill.org.