JazzFest Michigan

08/05/2025

That's a wrap on JazzFest Michigan 2025!

Thank you to all of the incredible artists and performers who filled Old Town Lansing with unforgettable music all weekend long. Your talent, energy, and originality brought this festival to life.

A heartfelt thanks to our sponsors, partners, and volunteers. Your support made every note possible.

And to our amazing audience: thank you for showing up, dancing in the streets, supporting local music, and being part of what makes JazzFest so special.

We hope to see you again at Michigan BluesFest, happening September 17–20 right here in Old Town!

08/02/2025

08/02/2025

✨ Artist Spotlight: Walter Blanding ✨

Walter Blanding is a master saxophonist rooted in jazz tradition and fluent in a range of styles—from straight-ahead to boundary-pushing improvisation. A New York City native and professor in MSU’s world-renowned Jazz Studies program, Blanding brings decades of experience and artistry to every stage he steps on.

Catch him live tonight at 9:00 PM on the South Stage at JazzFest Michigan.

Don’t miss this unforgettable performance from one of the genre’s most respected players.

📆 Full Festival Schedule: https://www.micharts.org/jazzfest-schedule
🎟 Tickets: https://michiganinstituteforcontempora.ticketspice.com/2025-jazzfest-michigan

08/02/2025

✨ Artist Spotlight: Clique Vocals ✨

Clique Vocals is the dynamic duo of Dan Templin and Kelly Sandula-Gruner, known for their rich harmonies and creative arrangements. Their performances blend the elegance of classic jazz ballads from the 1920s–50s with modern pop and contemporary tunes—each reimagined in their signature vocal style.

Catch them live tonight at 9:00 PM on the UrbanBeat Stage as part of JazzFest Michigan!

📆 Full Festival Schedule: https://www.micharts.org/jazzfest-schedule
🎟 Tickets: https://michiganinstituteforcontempora.ticketspice.com/2025-jazzfest-michigan

08/02/2025

08/01/2025

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🦜 It’s the perfect weekend to wing your way to Old Town! 🎷✨ JazzFest Michigan is in full swing, and there’s no better time to explore the neighborhood. Don’t forget to hop by Preuss Pets and say hi—our doors are open 7 days a week just for you! 💚

08/01/2025

✨ Artist Spotlight: Ammy Amorette ✨

Ammy Amorette is a Chilean singer, composer, and painter who has been living in Michigan since 2015. She has released two albums, Primogenita in 2003 and Plan :D in 2009. Her music is heavily rooted in Latin American folkloric traditions, as well as bossa nova, boleros, and jazz. In recent years, she has had increasing success in countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, and the United States.

See her live at JazzFest Michigan on Friday, August 1 at 6:30 PM on the North Stage.

Can’t make it in person? Watch JazzFest online: https://vimeo.com/event/5284262

📆 Full Festival Schedule: https://www.micharts.org/jazzfest-schedule
🎟 Tickets: https://michiganinstituteforcontempora.ticketspice.com/2025-jazzfest-michigan

08/01/2025

Livestream

07/31/2025

✨ Artist Spotlight - Lars Bjorn ✨

Join us at JazzFest Michigan for a special set from Lars Bjorn, co-author of Before Motown—the definitive history of Detroit’s jazz scene before the rise of Motown Records.

Lars brings deep insight into Detroit’s musical legacy, sharing stories and sounds rooted in the city’s vibrant jazz history and cultural transformation.

See Lars at 4:30 PM on Saturday, August 2, on the UrbanBeat Stage.

📆 Full Festival Schedule: https://www.micharts.org/jazzfest-schedule
🎟 Tickets: https://michiganinstituteforcontempora.ticketspice.com/2025-jazzfest-michigan

07/31/2025

Tonight! Join us for the KidzBeat Fundraiser at UrbanBeat
Thursday, July 31 | Doors at 5:00 PM

UrbanBeat will host the KidzBeat Fundraiser, benefiting a program that brings music, dancing, and joy to people of all ages. KidzBeat has a profound impact on the community by providing young people with opportunities to explore their musical talents and express themselves creatively. The program fosters a sense of belonging and encourages teamwork, helping to build confidence and social skills. By engaging youth in positive activities, KidzBeat contributes to a vibrant, culturally rich community and helps to divert attention away from negative influences.

Live performances:
• 6:00 PM – Tom Duffield
• 7:30 PM – AWD Jazz Band

Enjoy dinner and cocktails from UrbanBeat’s menu while supporting a great cause.
Suggested donation: $20

📆 Full Festival Schedule: https://www.micharts.org/jazzfest-schedule
🎟 Tickets https://michiganinstituteforcontempora.ticketspice.com/2025-jazzfest-michigan