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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


R&B singer-songwriter Ravyn Lenae is the first confirmed performer for Mayfest Production’s 53rd Dillo Day.

Ravyn Lenae announced as first Dillo Day mainstage performer

April 18, 2025

R&B singer-songwriter Ravyn Lenae will visit Northwestern on Dillo Day as a mainstage performer, Mayfest Productions announced Friday afternoon. Lenae is the first confirmed performer for the student...

A lit up marquee displays the word carnival over a ferris wheel background.

Come one, come all: Carnival Dillo announced as theme of the 53rd Dillo Day

February 18, 2025

Buzz on campus hit a high as Mayfest Productions dropped this year’s first major Dillo Day announcement: the 2025 Dillo Day theme.  Carnival Dillo is the official theme for the Dillo Day festival...

Mayfest Productions sent out a poll allowing students to rate their interest in 64 different artists. This data will be taken into consideration when planning Dillo Day.

What’s the deal with the Dillo Day artist poll?

October 28, 2024

For four days in late October, Mayfest Productions invited Northwestern students to rate their interest levels on different artists for this year’s Dillo Day, NU’s annual student-run music festival. The...

A person holds a microphone and dances onstage.

Captured: Dillo 52 on the Main Stage

May 22, 2024

Welcome to The Daily’s photo blog: Captured. This is a space for The Daily’s photographers to share their best work, including photos from weekend performances and events around the community. You...

 Adanna Duru performs onstage. Known for songs like “POP!” and “Say Ah,” she was among the Dillo Day performers performing at the For Members Only Second Stage Saturday.

Captured: Dillo 52 on the FMO Stage

May 21, 2024

Welcome to The Daily’s photo blog: Captured. This is a space for The Daily’s photographers to share their best work, including photos from weekend performances and events around the community. You...

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