East Lansing Concert Series
(517) 337-1731
Parking: Metered street spots, area parking ramps and surface lots. Prices vary.
Seating: General admission atmosphere. Patrons who do not wish to stand can bring lawn chairs and blankets.
Misc.: Shows generally begin at 7:30 p.m. with some exceptions. Each live event is open to all ages and is free. Events can be canceled due to inclement weather. There are no events the weekend of July 4.
June 13-Aug. 2 The Fountain Square Concert Series and Live! Ann Street Plaza (at Fountain Square on M.A.C. Avenue) - each Friday and Saturday night
Shows already scheduled:
6/20: The Summer Solstice Jazz Concert (4-10 p.m.)
6/28: Steppin' In It
7/12: Matt Watroba and Robert Jones
8/02: The Weepers
East Lansing Art Festival
May 17 and May 18
Downtown East Lansing
(517) 319-6804
Parking: Metered street spots, area parking ramps and surface lots. Prices vary.
Seating: Chairs are provided. All seating is general admission.
Misc.: Each live event is open to all ages and is free.
May 17 on Delta Dental Main Stage (Ann Street Plaza on the corner of M.A.C. and Albert avenues)
Shows already scheduled:
11-11:30 a.m.: MSU Community Music School Suzuki Program
Noon-12:30 p.m.: East Lansing High School Jazz Band
1-2:15 p.m.: Mr. B
2:45-4 p.m.: The Duhks
4:30-5:45 p.m.: The Sea Cruisers
May 17 on Fifth-Third Bank Stage West (Albert Avenue and Abbott Road)
11-11:45 a.m.: Betsy Clinton, Pat Madden-Roth & Milton Shoup
12-12:45 p.m.: Josh White Jr.
1-2 p.m.: Pub Domain
2:15-3:15 p.m.: Sunny Wilkinson and Ron Newman
3:30-4:15 p.m.: Wally Pleasant
4:30-5:30 p.m.: The Ingham County Regulars
May 18 on APCapital Main Stage (Ann Street Plaza on the corner of M.A.C. and Albert avenues)
11:30-12:30 p.m.: The Uptown Band
1-2 p.m.: Los Gatos
2:30-3:30 p.m.: Steppin' In It
4-5 p.m.: The Duhks
May 18 on the McDonald Investments Stage West (Albert Avenue and Abbott Road)
11-11:45 a.m.: Onita Sanders
12-12:45 p.m.: Mystic Shake
1-2 p.m.: Madcat & Kane
2:15-3:15 p.m.: Matt Watroba, Neil Woodward & Gary Weisenburg
3:30-4:30 p.m.: Sheila Landis Trio
Common Ground Festival
Adado Riverfront Park, Lansing
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(517)267-1502
Parking: North and South Grand Avenue parking ramps, Lansing Community College parking ramp, Lansing Center parking lots. Prices vary. Free Dean Transportation Shuttle service from parking locations to main gates.
Seating: General admission lawn seating
Misc.: Certain sections are designated for blankets and lawn chairs. Pets and outside food and drinks are not allowed. A multi-day pass is $65, a single day admission is $22 in advance and a single day admission at the gate is $28. Group discounts are available.
Shows already scheduled:
5:30 p.m. 7/7: Boston
5:30 p.m. 7/8: The Allman Brothers Band
5:30 p.m. 7/9: Meat Loaf, Travis Tritt
11 a.m. 7/13: Joe Cocker
Great Lakes Folk Festival
Downtown East Lansing
(517) 432-GLFF or www.greatlakesfolkfest.net
Parking: Parking at designated areas
Seating: Lawn general admission and pavilion seating
Misc.: Festival is rain or shine Aug. 8-10.
No shows yet scheduled.
DTE Energy Music Theatre
7774 Sashabaw Road, Clarkston
(248)377-0100
Parking: $6 and up at the venue
Seating: Rows 1-52 in the pavilion are covered, the last six are not. Lawn seating is general admission.
Misc.: Lawn seats are general admission and all events take place rain or shine. Most shows (with artist exceptions) do not allow cameras or recording devices.
Shows already scheduled:
7 p.m. 5/30: Poison
8 p.m. 6/24: Jimmy Buffett (Sold Out)
7:30 p.m. 6/25: Pearl Jam (Sold Out)
7:30 p.m. 6/26: Pearl Jam
7:30 p.m. 6/29: Peter Gabriel
7:30 p.m. 7/1: Santana
7:30 p.m. 7/20: James Taylor
9 a.m. 7/24: Ozzfest 2003
8 p.m. 8/9: Alabama
Meadowbrook Festival
Walton at Adams Road, Rochester Hills
(248)377-0100
Parking: $6 and up at the venue
Seating: General admission lawn seating and pavilion
Misc.: Smoking is not allowed in the pavilion and recording devices are not allowed.
Shows already scheduled:
6:30 p.m. 6/24: Ben Harper and Jack Johnson
8 p.m. 7/5: Norah Jones
Freedom Hill Amphitheater
14900 Metropolitan Parkway, Sterling Heights
(586) 268-7820
Parking: Usually about $5
Seating: General admission lawn seating and uncovered pavilion
Misc.: No carry-ins (umbrellas, food, beverages or coolers). Cameras, smoking and recording devices are also not allowed.
Chene Park
2600 E. Atwater St., Detroit
(313)393-0292
Parking: Parking available near venue, prices vary.
Seating: General admission lawn seating and pavilion
Misc.: Cameras and recording devices are not allowed. Long-legged beach chairs also are not allowed.
