What’s happening around Southeast Michigan
There's no shortage of reasons to love living in Southeast Michigan, and summer makes that case better than any other time of year. From free Friday night concerts to world-class art fairs and Michigan only craft beer celebrations, the Ann Arbor and Plymouth area and the communities surrounding it come alive with events that bring neighbors together and showcase what makes this corner of the state so special. Whether you've lived here for decades or you're still getting to know the area, this summer's lineup has something worth getting out for.
What's Happening This Summer
Ann Arbor Summer Festival (Ann Arbor) June 12–28 | Top of the Park, Ingalls Mall Drawing over 80,000 people annually, this nearly month long festival features concerts, circus acts, film screenings, and family programming. Most events are free, with a suggested $10 donation per visit. Running right now through the end of the month. 🔗 a2sf.org
Michigan Brewers Guild Summer Beer Festival (Ypsilanti, 21+) June 13 | Riverside Park, Historic Depot Town This one day event runs 1–6pm at Riverside Park in Ypsilanti's Historic Depot Town, featuring hundreds of craft beer samples from Michigan's finest breweries, live music, local food vendors, and a streamlined cashless experience. 🔗 mibeer.com
Music in the Air (Plymouth) Every Friday Night All Summer | Kellogg Park, 7pm Free concerts run for 14 summer Friday nights on the outdoor stage in Kellogg Park. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy live music right in the heart of downtown Plymouth. 🔗 downtownplymouth.org
Music in the Ville (Northville) Tuesdays–Saturdays All Summer | Northville Town Square Northville's summer concert series features themed nights throughout the week. Kids' concerts on Tuesdays, dancing on Wednesdays, jazz on Thursdays, acoustic acts on Fridays, and big band performances on Saturdays. All shows are free and held on Main Street. 🔗 downtownnorthville.com
Plymouth Art in the Park (Plymouth) July 10–12 | Downtown Plymouth Now in its 46th year, this event has grown into Michigan's second largest art fair, drawing nearly 300,000 visitors as more than 400 artists from 31 states and Canada transform downtown Plymouth into a vibrant outdoor gallery. Free admission. Fri 11am–8pm, Sat 10am–7pm, Sun 10am–5pm. 🔗 artinthepark.com
Ann Arbor Art Fair (Ann Arbor) July 16–18 | Downtown Ann Arbor The largest juried art fair in the nation, the Ann Arbor Art Fair spans 30 city blocks and features nearly 1,000 artists, drawing close to half a million attendees over three days. Free admission. Th–Fri 10am–9pm, Sat 10am–8pm. 🔗 theannarborartfair.com