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JazzFest Michigan Opens In Old Town

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 · Lansing, MI

JazzFest Michigan begins Wednesday, August 5, in Old Town Lansing and continues through Sunday, August 9. The festival's schedule includes a kickoff concert on August 5, performances across several Old Town stages, a family-oriented KidzBeat program on Saturday, and a gospel brunch on Sunday. Residents planning to attend should review the current performance schedule and allow extra time for travel and parking in the Turner Street area. The festival is organized by the Michigan Institute for Contemporary Art.

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