Ann Arbor Music Festival

Name: Ann Arbor Music Festival
Start: 2026-05-01
Location: The Blind Pig, 208 S 1st St

May

Date

1 May (Friday)

Time

Fri, 7 – 10 PM

Venue

The Blind Pig, 208 S 1st St

Ann Arbor, MI, United States

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Ann Arbor, Michigan, hosts several major music festivals and seasonal events throughout 2026, ranging from folk and jazz to large-scale summer celebrations.

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Major Annual Music Festivals

Seasonal and Cultural Events

Local Music Series and Venues

•Ann Arbor Folk Festival: Held January 30–31, 2026, at Hill Auditorium. The 49th annual event features a new format with a full headlining concert on Friday and the traditional multi-artist lineup on Saturday. Performers include Amos Lee, Greensky Bluegrass, and Dawes.

•Ann Arbor Summer Festival (A2SF): Scheduled for June 12–28, 2026. This nearly three-week event features outdoor concerts, movies, and family activities, primarily at Top of the Park on Ingalls Mall.

•Edgefest: This avant-garde jazz festival takes place October 8–11, 2026, at the Kerrytown Concert House. The 29th annual theme is "Speaking Out".

•Ann Arbor Art Fair: Running from July 16–18, 2026, across 30 blocks of downtown Ann Arbor. While primarily an art event, it features significant live music programming across multiple stages.

•Ann Arbor African American Festival: A celebration of culture and community music held on June 6, 2026, in downtown Ann Arbor.

•Ann Arbor Music Festival (Venue-Specific): A dedicated event at The Blind Pig on May 1, 2026. Tickets for this showcase of local talent went on sale in early 2026.

•Michigan Lavender Festival: Held June 1–8, 2026, featuring outdoor live music, food trucks, and local vendors.

•The Ark: This historic nonprofit venue hosts major folk and roots acts year-round, including Larry McCray (March 19), Joy Clark (March 28), and Nat Myers (April 16).

•North Star Lounge: Known for regular live performances, including Bluegrass Fridays and local acts like The Lucky Nows.

Updated at 19 Mar 2026