The Garden Theater

09/05/2026

We are officially less than ONE WEEK out from our opening night of Come From Away! Here at the Garden, the Benzie County Players have been working tirelessly to put this show together — you won't want to miss it! Tickets are available while they last at https://gardentheater.org/come-from-away. Come on down to the Garden on September 11th-14th, and you'll be a Newfoundlander! 💛🇨🇦🌎

09/02/2026

If you’ve ever had questions about Area 51, extraterrestrial activity, or all things UFOs, now’s your chance to ask!

On October 1st, we are holding an exclusive FREE screening of S4: The Bob Lazar Story 👽☄️🛸

"From jet engines to Los Alamos, Bob Lazar's life is rooted in science. In 1988, hired at S4 near Area 51, he reverse-engineered alien tech. Narrated by Lazar, this film uses exclusive footage to reveal America's best-kept secret."

Accompanying the film, Bob Lazar himself will record a Q&A session based on the questions that we give him! Submit any and all burning questions via email - [email protected] with the subject line “S4: Bob Lazar Question”

08/31/2026

Your first look at Come From Away, presented in collaboration with the Benzie County Players!

Our story begins at the Gander International Airport, on the northeast tip of North America. 💛✈️🌎

Join us on September 11th-14th as we journey to Newfoundland and learn how the small town of Gander welcomed approximately 7,000 passengers in the wake of the September 11th attacks.

Tickets are on sale at https://gardentheater.org/come-from-away You won't want to miss it!

08/27/2026

Throwback to our 2025 Summer Get Down at the Garden! 🎶🎺

Only a handful of tickets left to our 2nd Annual Get Down, which takes place TOMORROW Friday, August 28th at 7:30 PM! Tickets are available while they last at https://gardentheater.org/live-at-the-garden

Can't wait to GET DOWN with y'all tomorrow night! 🕺💃

08/21/2026

We're only ONE WEEK away from our Summer Get Down @ The Garden! August 28th @ 7:30pm. Tickets are going quick, so don't miss this end of summer party! 🕺💃
Get your tickets at https://gardentheater.org/live-at-the-garden

We have a great night of live music and performances planned for you all, featuring;
Vivian Barrett
Andrew Dost
Jenni Rae
SkyeLea
Tim Jones & The Up North All Stars
and more local talent!

07/29/2026

The sights & sounds of a packed theater for last night’s amazing Traverse City Dance Project performance!

07/28/2026

See you all TONIGHT for a FREE show with the Traverse City Dance Project @ 7pm at The Garden! 🙌

Join us at The Garden Theater in Frankfort, MI, for this FREE performance. Live music begins at 7:00 PM with the Charlie Millard Band, and the performance starts at 7:30 PM. First-come, first-served seating—no advance tickets required; arrive early! We’re committed to accessibility—please let us know in advance if you need any accommodations.

07/27/2026

Our 3rd & Final Summer Concert is with Cruz Contreras And The Black Lillies on Friday August 14th @ 7:30pm! Opening for this concert is local favorite singer-songwriter, Agnes Su! Get your tickets here - https://gardentheater.org/live-at-the-garden

"Raised between the rugged lines of Tennessee and the long shadows of Michigan, Cruz Contreras has spent nearly thirty years forging his path through the Americana musical landscape. He’s a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, bandleader, producer, and storyteller whose voice cuts through noise like a well-honed blade."

2026 Summer Concert Series