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.
We’re bringing back all the good stuff for our classic, this year's 9th Annual, Bourbon Barrel Aged Winterfest—and this year, we’re teaming up with Mason’s Flurry Fest! You can expect BAD comfort food, an incredible 30+ tap list featuring ~15 cellar and barrel-aged beers, cider…
Step into a world of exceptional whiskeys and bourbons at the Lansing Bourbon Fest, hosted at the DoubleTree by Hilton Lansing. This indoor event is a must-visit for anyone looking to explore a curated selection of over 100 rare and high-end whiskeys and bourbons. From…
Celebrate the return of the sun and the end of winter at the Michigan Nordic Fire Festival in Charlotte, Michigan. Founded in 2016, this 3-day event transforms the Eaton County Fairgrounds into a historic Viking encampment. It's a weekend dedicated to fire, family, and the rugged…
Don your best flannel and facial hair and join us for the seventh annual Brrs, Beards, and Brews: A Lumberjack Festival! We're once again braving the mean streets of Old Town (otherwise known as the 1200 block of Turner Street) to share with the world Michigan's Least…
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…
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…
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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 Festival’s mission is to enhance the sense of community and appreciation of art, culture and creativity in East Lansing and…
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Michigan’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…
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𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗧. 𝗝𝗢𝗛𝗡𝗦 𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗧 𝗙𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗔𝗟 𝗜𝗦 𝗠𝗢𝗩𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗗𝗢𝗪𝗡𝗧𝗢𝗪𝗡! In 2026, the 𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 will be held 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗦𝘁. 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻𝘀 — joining the downtown car show, live entertainment, stage…
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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…