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With a calendar featuring over 60 annual events spanning live music, fine arts, diverse food, and local culture, Lansing is proudly recognized as the Festival Capital of Michigan. From major multi-day music festivals to smaller community heritage celebrations, the Greater Lansing region offers a year-round lineup of events unmatched anywhere else 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, ensuring there is a celebration happening nearly every weekend. 
  • Four-Season Year-Round Calendar. Unlike other Midwest destinations, Lansing features a four-season festival calendar. Experience winter magic at Silver Bells in the City, spring art at the East Lansing Art Festival, summer vibes at JazzFest, and discover Charlotte Frontier Days in the fall.
  • Diverse Cultural & Heritage Representation. The capital city is home to Michigan's diverse array of heritage festivals. Key annual highlights include 517 Juneteenth Weekend, Hispanic Heritage Festival, and Lansing Pride. 

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

Looking for more things to do? Explore our Greater Lansing Events Calendar to discover events at local attractions, weekend activities, and upcoming events. 

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.

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…

Eaton County Fair Antique Tractor Pull Jul 16

Come check out the NTPA Truck and Tractor Pulling at the Eaton County Fair. There will be two days of pulling. Session One: Limited Super Stock Tractors, Super Farm Tractors, Two-Wheel-Drive Trucks, and Modified Minis. Session Two: Super Farm Tractors, Super Stock Combo Tractors…

2026 Old Town Chalk Of The Town Jul 18

Chalk of the Town is BACK! Join us Saturday, July 18, 2026 in Historic Old Town Lansing as local artists transform our sidewalks into a stunning open-air gallery right before your eyes! Watch incredible chalk masterpieces come to life on Turner Street and César E. Chávez Avenue…

Celebrate Meridian Festival Jul 24

Make the most of your summer at the Celebrate Meridian Festival, with live music from Starfarm and GEECH, food trucks, children’s activities, a beer garden, a drone show, and more! Teen Night will be held on Friday, July 24, from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm, with our main event on…

Teen Night - Celebrate Meridian Jul 24

Kick off the annual Celebrate Meridian Festival with our Teen Night! This event will be held at the Marketplace on the Green Pavilion. There will be live music from School of Rock East Lansing, laser tag, crafts with Capital Area District Libraries, a video game trailer, gaga…

Lansing Taco, Tequila and Margarita Fest Jul 25

Lansing Taco and Tequila Fest is an outdoor tequila festival located at Adado Riverfront Park. This park features shade under the trees and picnic tables for seating. This festival features 10+ Food Vendors, 100+ different tequilas, margaritas, beers & ciders. The festival…

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 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…

8th Annual Phil Denny’s Armory Smooth Jazz Fete Aug 08

Phil Denny’s Armory Smooth Jazz Fete presented by LAFCU brings together a celebrated list of internationally acclaimed cross-genre jazz musicians. Styles supported range from smooth & contemporary jazz, soul, funk and R&B. The Armory Smooth Jazz Fete is produced by…

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…

Old Town ArtFeast Aug 15

Join us for Old Town ArtFeast in historic Old Town Lansing. This beloved event brings together two of life’s greatest joys- stunning art and delicious food- right in the heart of one of Lansing’s most vibrant neighborhoods. What to Expect: A diverse lineup of arts and crafts…

Fishstock Americana Festival Aug 21

Fishstock Americana Festival Presented by Lansing Riverfront For two days this summer, the banks of the Grand River will come alive with the sounds of Americana, bluegrass, roots music, indie artists, and the spirit of community at the inaugural Fishstock Americana Festival. Set…

Sun Dried Music Festival Aug 28

For 15 years people have come together in the heart of downtown Mason to celebrate great music, local businesses, food, drinks, and everything we love about our community. All weekend long there will be a variety of entertainment on two stages. With nationally recognized…

UNITY Music Festival Aug 30

Unity-In Music Festival. It’s a free community event with the intention to get people to enjoy the festival stages and take advantage of the local businesses. Stages will be in multiple locations. Main stage is the newly renovated Brenke Fish Ladder. The event will showcase DJ’s…

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…

517 Hispanic Heritage Festival Sep 17

The annual 517 Hispanic Heritage Weekend takes place during Hispanic Heritage Month with a weekend of fun, education, and entertainment in the Downtown District of Michigan’s State Capital.1 Corridor. 4 Days. 4 Events. 1 Corridor. We’re activating the Downtown Lansing corridor…

Grand Ledge Fall Festival Oct 03

There will be crafters and vendors (including pottery, wood work, candles, handmade craft items, and businesses doing outreach) around three different parks along with free pumpkins for kids, a fall photo booth, pony rides, a petting zoo, food trucks, and we even have some…

Silver Bells in the City Nov 20

The entire city will glow with thousands of lights for the Silver Bells in the City celebration, bringing together family and friends from across the state of Michigan and beyond to kick-off the holiday season. Silver Bells in the City is a Lansing tradition that is loved by…

Wonderland of Lights at Potter Park Zoo Nov 21

Get Ready to Be Dazzled: Potter Park Zoo’s 34th Annual Wonderland of Lights! Experience the zoo in a whole new light! Thousands of shimmering lights transform the pathways into a winter wonderland, perfect for creating unforgettable holiday memories with family and friends…

Night Lights Christmas Parade & Festivities Dec 04

Night Lights Christmas Parade & Festivities The Annual Night Lights Christmas Parade is a spectacular night time parade packed full of lots of lights and music! It starts at the Grand Ledge Fire Department at 500 North Clinton Street and then makes its way straight down…