JULY 30 - AUG 2 • 2025
CELEBRATING OVER 30 YEARS!
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.
In 1995, MICA produced the first JazzFest Michigan, which placed a spotlight on the historic commercial district we now know as Old Town.
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. Please come this week and celebrate JazzFest Michigan’s 30th Anniversary.
On Turner St at Cesar Chavez Ave, in OLD TOWN, Lansing
4 VENUES & 5 DAYS
We’ve added a kickoff concert on Wednesday night and a Sunday Gospel Fest. There are four venues: the MICA Stage, MessageMakers Stage, Tripp 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 $15 good for both days.
Over 20 Bands That’s less than $1.00 per band!
Sunday GospelFest $20.
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​​T-SHIRTS & POSTERS
Festival T-shirts & Posters will be on sale Friday and Saturday. Artist Nicole Butcher will be signing Festival posters at MICA Gallery on Saturday AUG 3, from 5pm to 7pm.
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!