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Lansing Annual Events & Festivals

With a calendar featuring over 60 annual events spanning music, art, food, and culture, Lansing is the Festival Capital of Michigan. From major multi-day music festivals to intimate community heritage celebrations, the Greater Lansing region offers a year-round event infrastructure that is unmatched in the state. 

Why Lansing is Michigan's Festival Capital?

  • 60+ Annual Events. Lansing hosts more than 60 major festivals and large-scale community events every year. There is a celebration nearly every weekend. 
  • Year-Round Calendar. Unlike other regions,  Lansing features a four-season festival calendar. From Silver Bells in the City (Winter) to JazzFest (summer). 
  • Diverse Cultural Representation. Lansing is home to the state's most diverse array of heritage festivals, including 517 Juneteenth Weekend, Hispanic Heritage Festival, and Lansing Pride. 

Take a look at the list below to see what is coming up.

Note: While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained within this calendar, no responsibility will be assumed by Choose Lansing®. All information herein is subject to change without notice.

MSU Science Festival Apr 02

Free festival for lifelong learners of all ages! The MSU Science Festival is a free annual celebration of science, fueled by some of the basic elements essential to scientific inquiry: curiosity, wonder, and discovery. With events for the whole family to enjoy, the MSU Science…

Capital City Film Festival (CCFF) Apr 08
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Showcasing an eclectic mix of independent stories and voices from across the globe, we transform our community into a gathering place where artists thrive and feel supported, audiences are inspired, and cultures converge. Screenings will be held at Central United Methodist Church…

STEAM Expo Weekend Apr 11

Explore 100+ hands-on activities, talks, and demonstrations at the MSU Science Festival's STEAM Expo Weekend on Saturday, April 11 and Sunday, April 12 from 11am - 4pm at the STEM Teaching and Learning Facility on MSU's campus. All events are free and open to the public - come…

Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Apr 24
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The annual Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival is the โ€œgranddaddyโ€ of them all! It is the original maple syrup festival in Michigan and came about in 1940, when local syrup producers gathered in a barber shop to discuss a way to sell their product. Our festival is always held…

Mighty Uke Day May 08
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Our sixteenth annual Mighty Uke Day festival be a weekend of fun and music! As in the โ€œnormalโ€ in-person edition, Cyber MUD X will feature concerts, workshops, group strums, open mics, featured performers, and more. PERFORMERS: Over the years, the Mighty Uke Day Main Stage has…

Stoopfest 2026 May 08

StoopFest is an all-day DIY festival that will take place all over Lansing's Eastside. It features music, house shows, vendors, food, and a parade, and has been a tradition since 2016. The festival showcases a variety of genres, including rock, hip hop, acoustic folk, and indie…

Beerfest at the Ballpark May 09

C'mon back or come for your first time to Beerfest at the Ballpark (BATB) on May 9, 2026 from 3pm to 8pm. VIP entry starts at 2pm. Beerfest is an outdoor festival at Jackson Field, the Lansing Lugnuts' Stadium. The festival features 300+ different beers, ciders, hard seltzers…

61st Annual MSU Arts and Crafts Show May 16

The Annual MSU Arts and Crafts Show is a seasonal tradition and beloved community event. The Winter and Spring Arts and Crafts Shows are fundraisers for the University Activities Board (UAB). All vendor booth fees proceeds go directly to the UAB. UAB is a group of student members…

East Lansing Art Festival May 16
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The East Lansing Art Festival is proud to continue its 63 year tradition of bringing high quality art to the streets of East Lansing. The East Lansing Art Festivalโ€™s mission is to enhance the sense of community and appreciation of art, culture and creativity in East Lansing and…

Gizzard Fest Jun 04
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Gizzard Fest is not your ordinary festival. Thousands of people stream into Potterville for this unique event and good old-fashioned fun! The small town atmosphere, live music, carnival, and great food (including plenty of gizzards) bring people from across the Midwest. Join us…

Old Town Roper Romp Jun 06

Get ready to channel your inner Helen Roper and step into the most fabulous muumuu of them all! Join us for the 3rd Annual Old Town Roper Romp as we celebrate the iconic style and sassy spirit of TVโ€™s most glamorous landlady from Threeโ€™s Company. What to Expect: ~Strut your stuff…

Lansing Beerfest Jun 13

Lansing Beer Fest is Happening!. Lansing Beer Fest is an outdoor festival located at Adado Riverfront Park. This festival features 100+ different beers, ciders, hard seltzers, meads, spirits & wines. The festival also features live music, vendors and food trucks.

Yankee Doodle Day Jun 13

This annual family-friendly community event includes various activities throughout the day, including a 11:00 AM parade, music*, arts and crafts show, and fireworks*. *Music at Fitzgerald Ballfield by Island Park *Fireworks at Dusk

3rd Annual Lansing Fiesta & Carnival Jun 18

Join us for four days of culinary delights, live music, and community festivities. Featuring carnival rides, gourmet food trucks, live performances, dancing, Piazzano's Beer Tent, and more. For further details, please call or text (517) 775-8299

517 Juneteenth Weekend Jun 18
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Welcome to the 6th Annual 517 Juneteenth Weekend, a landmark celebration of Black culture, history, and community in Lansing, Michiganโ€™s REO Town! From June 18 - June 21, 2026, join us for four unforgettable days of empowerment, education, and entertainment as we honor the legacy…

Oldsmobile Homecoming 2026 Jun 20

Join us for the 32nd annual Oldsmobile Homecoming. This is the largest one-day, ALL OLDSMOBILE show anywhere. Find over 500 Oldsmobiles, this year featuring the Oldsmobile Starfire . As always, we have a huge swap meet with over 100 vendors. We hope you'll come out and appreciate…

Charlotte Bluegrass Festival Jun 25
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Michiganโ€™s premier bluegrass festival celebrating 54 years of bluegrass tradition! The Charlotte Bluegrass Festival, in Charlotte, Michigan, is delighted to present a week of camping, jamming, workshops, and three big days of top-tier entertainment with some of the biggest…

Summer Solstice Jazz Festival Jun 26
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The Summer Solstice Jazz Festival (SSJF) is a celebration of jazz music featuring nationally recognized and regional jazz artists, as well as youth and community education for residents and visitors of East Lansing. The SSJF salutes jazz one of the truly American art forms, and…

Lansing Pride 2026: Love Out Loud Jun 27

Join us on Turner Street for a day filled with love, laughter, and celebration at Lansing Pride 2025! Get your rainbow gear ready and mark your calendars for a spectacular event you won't want to miss! Admission is FREE! Non-Stop Entertainment: From drag shows to live music, the…

Mason Outdoor Expo Jun 27

Stuff for the Kids and shopping for the adults. THE OUTDOORS AMPLIFIED! Semi Trucks. Hot Rods. Motorcycles. Antique Tractors. Side x Sides. Tow trucks. Vendors. Family Fun. For more information and a map of the different events happening click here.

Old Town ScrapFest Jul 10
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A repurpose-focused art festival, with a scrap metal sculpture competition, eco-art booth vendors, family activities, live music, and food! In mid-July, we line Turner Rd in Old Town Lansing, Michigan with all of the sculptures for the ScrapFest festival (it's free to enter). The…

Eaton County Fair Jul 13
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The 2026 Eaton County Fair is set to take place July 13th - 18th, 2026 in Charlotte, Michigan with Pre-Fair events beginning on July 11th. Join us for seven days of good food and exciting family fun which includes: - Live Entertainment - Tractor Pulls - Horse Racing - Horse Pulls…

Bath  Fest Jul 31

Bath Fest (similar to the former Bath Days) will take place in James Couzens Memorial Park, Main Street, and the Bath Four Corners area. The Bath Charter Township Board of Trustees and the Recreation Advisory Committee are proud to bring back classic parts of the former festival…

Rock Lansing Aug 01

Rock Lansing is an outdoor rock music festival located at Jackson Field (505 E Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48912). The event features national, regional & local bands playing on multiple stages, food trucks and more! Gates open at Noon and music starts at 11:50am. To see the…

Ingham County Fair Aug 03

The 172nd Ingham County Fair involves families from all over the county from Lansing to Stockbridge. The Fair plays a very important role in the community and the county. We pride ourselves on providing the best family friendly entertainment for all ages. Skerbeck Entertainment…

St. Johns Mint Festival Aug 07
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The Dewitt Ox Roast Aug 14

Come join us and celebrate 80 years of our beloved traditions such as the parade and carnival, alongside exciting new additions like Funday Sunday at Riverside, a Street Social experience, our biggest Arts Festival yet, and exciting live entertainment. It is sure to be the…

Sun Dried Music Festival Aug 28

Join us for a FREE, one of a kind music festival in historic downtown Mason on August 28, 29, and 30th. The weekend will feature a variety of entertainment on two stages. This community festival is great place for the family. We offer fun and activities for all ages!

A Festival of Oddities 2026 Sep 05

Come celebrate YEAR EIGHT of The FOO with us! Presented by Scream Queen Productions and The Courthouse Square Association, admission to the grounds is free, and admission to the museum is just $5/person. Visit the Macabre Marketplace with over 100 peddlers of the peculiar, grab…

Michigan Chicken Wing Festival Sep 05

The Michigan Chicken Wing Festival was inducted into the Super Bowl of Wing Festivals in 2015 as a catalyst to unite the community. This festival is not about how many wing vendors participate; it's more about the different flavors of wings you can buy at the festival. The…

Charlotte Frontier Days Sep 09
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Charlotte Frontier Days was founded in 1970 by Steve Musselman. Musselman set out to enhance the city of Charlotte through community involvement with a festival that, still today, draws in thousands of people from Michigan and beyond. Musselman put together a successful and…