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Outdoor Music in Northern Michigan

June-September 2025

After a busy day at the beach or at work, it’s time to kick back and relax a while. What better way than to listen to some music? You can find performances almost any night of the week in various communities of Northern Michigan. Area musicians as well as professional traveling groups are featured in these summertime performances. For the outdoor venues, grab your lawnchair or a blanket and get ready to be entertained. Outdoor performances are free; there may be a charge for an indoor venue performance. Below is the typical schedule for summer music. Stay tuned as events for 2023 will be added as information becomes available!

Here's the typical schedule for outdoor, summer performances Up North:

Sundays

  • July 6th-August 16th, 2025 from 6:30-8:30pm – Music in the Park at Marina Park- 250 E. Bay St., Harbor Springs

Wednesdays

  • June 18th-August 15th, 2025 from 12-1pm – Charlotte Ross Lee Concerts in the Park at Pennsylvania Park- 411 E. Lake St., Petoskey. Musicians perform in the park’s gazebo.
  • June 25th-August 27th, 2025 from 6:30-8pm – Summer Music Series at the Old City Park Gazebo- 223 River St., Boyne City
  • June 25th-August 27th, 2025 at 6:30pm – Pavilion Summer Concerts at Veterans Memorial Park, 201 N. Lake St., Boyne City

Thursdays

  • June 26th-August 21st, 2025 at 6:30-8:30pm – Street Musique in Harbor Springs. Located on Main St. Musicians bring their talent to various locations throughout the business district. Click here for the lineup.
  • Select Thursdays from June 26th-August 28th, 2025; 6:30-8pm – Music in the Park on Mackinac Island. Located at Marquette Park- 7200 Huron St. With a spectacular backdrop, this summer concert series is downtown across from the marina, at the foothills of Historic Fort Mackinac. Bring a picnic and enjoy the best of Americana music. All concerts are free. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs for your comfort. Rain location at Mission Point Theater. For more information, visit mackinacartscouncil.org.
  • Every Thursday in July 2025 at 7:30pm – Jordan Valley Community Band performs at Memorial Park Bandshell- 101 Spring St., East Jordan

Fridays

  • June 13th-August 29th, 2025 from 6-9pm – Stroll the Streets in downtown Boyne City. Music on the streets in the downtown area.
  • June 21st-August 15th, 2025 from 12-1pm – Charlotte Ross Lee Concerts in the Park at Pennsylvania Park- 411 E. Lake St., Petoskey. Musicians perform in the park’s gazebo.
  • July 6th-August 8th, 2025 (no concerts on June 2th or July 4th) from 7-9pm – Music in the Park at Memorial Park- 101 Spring St., East Jordan
  • July 11th-August 8th, 2025 from 6:30-8:30pm – Music in the Park at Marina Park- 250 E. Bay St., Harbor Springs

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