Michigan BluesFest (Old Town BluesFest)
- Dates
- Expected September 2027
- Status
- Expected
- Venue
- Old Town Lansing (MICA and MessageMakers Stages; UrbanBeat Afterglow Stage)
- Price
- $0
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Aug 23, 2026
Michigan BluesFest (Old Town BluesFest) comes to Lansing, MI, Expected September 2027. Froligo tracks current ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
Michigan BluesFest (also known as Old Town BluesFest) is an annual blues festival staged in the historic Old Town district of Lansing, Michigan, and run by the Michigan Institute for Contemporary Art (MICA). Across multiple stages it mixes soulful national legends with rising local acts, framed by food and drink vendors and a strong neighborhood-community atmosphere. The event has a long heritage in Old Town and is presented alongside MICA's JazzFest and FunkFest
What people love
Attendees consistently praise the festival's atmosphere and the way live blues spills across multiple stages throughout Old Town, calling out 'great music' and a welcoming, community feel. Locals describe it as a yearly treat for the neighborhood, with the walkable, multi-venue layout and outdoor setting singled out as part of the charm
Last time around (2025)
The 2025 Michigan BluesFest returned to Old Town Lansing in mid-September as a high-energy weekend of blues across the festival's stages, drawing friends, families and music lovers for what organizers billed as a celebration of soul, rhythm and community
Listen
No official playlist linked yet. Find Michigan BluesFest (Old Town BluesFest) on Spotify.
Lineup
Lineup not yet announced. Email me the day it lands.
Getting there
Nearest airport LAN.
How do I get to Michigan BluesFest (Old Town BluesFest)?
By car
Most people drive to Michigan BluesFest (Old Town BluesFest). The nearest major airport is LAN, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
a genuinely direct, official fixed bus route from the airport terminal through Old Town Lansing itself, a rarer amenity than most regional airports offer. This is the standout budget option for this specific festival given the route literally passes through the festival neighborhood
Book / info →Taxi & rideshare
Standard terminal-front pickup; Old Town is only a few miles from the airport so this is a short, low-cost hop compared to most fly-in festival scenarios
Book / info →Taxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
🅿 Parking
Cost No paid festival parking or prepay platform found parking described in available sources is free street parking, not a paid lot/garage arrangement. CATA Route 14 stops directly on East Cesar E. Chavez Avenue, offering a transit alternative if street parking is tight; the Lansing River Trail bike route with bike racks near the performance areas is also called out as a low-hassle alternative to driving
🚙 Car hire
Compare car hire at LAN
A walkable urban street festival in Lansing's Old Town district with free street parking reported and a direct airport bus route car hire isn't needed for the festival itself, only useful for attendees combining the trip with wider Michigan travel
Search car hire →Live price search coming soon.
Where
Venue
Old Town Lansing (MICA and MessageMakers Stages; UrbanBeat Afterglow Stage)
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Michigan BluesFest (Old Town BluesFest)?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Hotels nearby 3
Stadium District, downtown Lansing, MI
Link coming soonDowntown Lansing, MI (~1 mile from the Greater Lansing Visitors Center in Old Town)
Link coming soonEastwood, Lansing, MI (~1.8 miles from the Greater Lansing Visitors Center)
Link coming soonAirbnb & private camping
An urban Old Town Lansing street festival with no camping component and no plausible nearby Hipcamp demand tied to this event specifically
Search Hipcamp →Accessibility & comfort
What the organiser or venue publishes about getting around, and what they do not.
Official site micharts.org checked including its events pages; no accessibility, ADA or disabled access information published for Michigan BluesFest. Outdoor street festival in Old Town Lansing; ask the Michigan Institute for Contemporary Art directly
Confirm your specific needs with the organiser's access team before you travel.
Pricing
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