JazzFest Michigan 2025
A Celebration of World-Class Jazz in Lansing. Experience Four Days of Soulful Music in Historic Old Town
JULY 30 - AUG 2 • 2025
CELEBRATING OVER 30 YEARS!
JOIN US AT JAZZFEST
Over thirty years ago, when you walked through north Lansing, you would see mostly empty and boarded-up buildings. In the 1980s, a handful of artists set up studios and opened a few art galleries in the vacant buildings.
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In 1995, the Michigan Institute for Contemporary Art (MICA) produced the first JazzFest Michigan, which placed a spotlight on the historic commercial district we now know as Old Town.
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The journey has been steady. MICA helped establish Old Town as one of the first urban Main Streets in the nation. Now there are myriad thriving businesses, galleries, restaurants, boutiques, nightclubs, restored and new buildings, loft apartments and waiting lists of people wanting to live here.
MICA is thankful to be able to serve as the catalyst for this community transformation and recognizes the significance that arts and artists play in sustainable economic development of a region.
On Turner St at Cesar Chavez Ave, in OLD TOWN, Lansing
3 VENUES & 4 DAYS
We’ve added a kickoff concert on Wednesday night! There are three venues: the South Stage, North Stage and UrbanBeat Stage.
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TICKET INFORMATION
Wednesday Kick off Concert is free (limited seating)
Thursday Benefit Concert $20 or donation.
Friday and Saturday
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General Admission - $15 per day.
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General Admission Two Day Pass - $25
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VIP Two Day Pass - $75
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Includes:
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Reserved seating area
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Two drink tickets
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Hors d'oeuvres station
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VIP meet-and-greet opportunities
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A commemorative JazzFest Michigan poster​
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​​T-SHIRTS & POSTERS
Festival T-shirts & Posters will be on sale Friday and Saturday.
ENJOY THE SOCIAL DISTRICT
Old Town’s designation as a Social District means festival-goers can buy, consume and walk on the streets with appropriately labeled alcoholic beverages from sponsor UrbanBeat and other bars and restaurants while experiencing all the Festival has to offer.​
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CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
Please join us as a volunteer. In addition to free admission, you’ll meet some great people, get a cool Festival t-shirt, and know you’ve played an important role in your community. We also need folks for set-up and tear-down, before and after.
micharts.org • 517.371.4600
MAKE AN IMPACT!