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
- Oct 20, 2026
The last Michigan BluesFest (Old Town BluesFest) was September 16 to 19, 2026, in Lansing, MI. Its 2027 dates haven't been announced yet. Froligo tracks 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.
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Listen
No official playlist linked yet. Find Michigan BluesFest (Old Town BluesFest) on Spotify.
Lineup
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
This is the standout budget option for this specific festival given the route literally passes through the festival neighborhood.
Book / infoTaxi & 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 / infoTaxis 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
If you are hiring a car, it is worth checking parking near the venue before you go.
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Where
Map shows the center of Lansing. The venue's exact point is not confirmed yet.
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.
Mid-range hotels 2
Stadium District, downtown Lansing, MI
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesEastwood, Lansing, MI (~1.8 miles from the Greater Lansing Visitors Center)
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesTreat yourself 1
Downtown Lansing, MI (~1 mile from the Greater Lansing Visitors Center in Old Town)
Typically $170-300 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesAirbnb & private camping
Lansing is a mid-size, moderate-cost STR market generally; a free four-day music festival drawing an estimated ~20,000 attendees (per Wikipedia) plausibly adds some local weekend demand.
Search AirbnbAn urban street festival in Old Town Lansing with no camping on site. Hipcamp has a Michigan directory if you want to look for private-land camping in the state.
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Accessibility & comfort
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.
Pricing
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Quick answers
When is Michigan BluesFest (Old Town BluesFest) 2027?
Not announced yet. The last festival was September 16 to 19, 2026. The next one is expected in September.
How much are Michigan BluesFest (Old Town BluesFest) tickets?
$0 per person were the 2026 edition's prices. 2027 tickets are not on sale yet; prices will be confirmed when they go on sale.
Where is Michigan BluesFest (Old Town BluesFest) held?
Old Town Lansing (MICA and MessageMakers Stages. UrbanBeat Afterglow Stage), Lansing, MI.