Redux will be @ Jamesport Brewing Co. 6-9 pm in the Garden!

LIVE IN THE PLAZA

THURSDAYS FROM 6-8 PM, JUNE THROUGH AUGUST

All performances take place at Legacy Plaza, 112 N. James St.

June 4 - Two Dollar Bills
June 11 - Redux
June 18 - Nick Veine
June 25 - Mark Kinney
July 2 - Pocket Change
July 9 - Tim Krause
July 16 - Meg Gunia
July 23 - Jimmy Dodson
July 30 - Third Coast Swing
August 6 - Groovix Cube
Aug. 13 - Cheryl Wolfram
Aug. 20 - Mike Lenich
Aug. 27 - to be announced

Joe Stickney will be @ Tallman Lake Senior Center 3-5pm  Party in the Park.

Collective Soul is coming to STIX on June 5th!
https://www.tixr.com/groups/stix/events/collective-soul-180415?fbclid=IwVERDUASAL6lleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeysme4MMxGv6Ouj_wdnXnAat6EeBoUk7k9IGha9sxtwjkAcEmZ2JPP7ql7ec_aem_YIvxEyVYYHYkwzv8IpBdOQ

The Love Ludington Street Party will celebrate our town from 6-9 p.m. on Friday, June 5. This event will be full of energy with live music by Onager, kids’ games, bounce houses, food, drinks, a car show and more, held on Downtown Ludington streets that will be closed to traffic. (portions of Ludington Avenue and James Street)

🎤☀️ SCHOOL'S OUT • MIC'S ON ☀️🎤

A Special Summer Kickoff Edition of Ludington Loves Karaoke
Friday, June 5 • 9PM – Close
Hosted by VintageNutz

Well, the final bells have rung.

The books are closed.
The homework is done.
The weather is beautiful.
And it's finally time to make some noise.

This Friday we're kicking off summer the only way we know how...

🎤 Loud voices
🎤 Big songs
🎤 Cold drinks
🎤 Great friends
🎤 Positive vibes

And as the Lakeshore Mic Battle continues, we're inviting singers from Ludington, Manistee, Scottville, Hart, Pentwater, Shelby, and beyond to step up and represent their hometown.

Who brings the biggest crowd?
Who owns the stage?
Who takes home the bragging rights?

And remember...

✨ Golden Tickets remain in play.

One great performance could earn your way into our upcoming Finale events and put you on the Road to the Golden Mic.

So grab your friends, leave the books behind, and help us celebrate the first Friday of June and the unofficial start of summer.

☀️ School's Out
🎤 Mic's On
🔥 Summer Starts Here

The Sand Bar
Where Music Lives
Your Neighborhood Hub
The Vibe Is Here

Join us for the 8th Annual Blessing of the Boats on Saturday June 6th, 2026 from 4p - 10p at Ludington's West End. Enjoy live music, food, beverages and raffle items as we celebrate and support our local maritime non-profit.

5:30p - Tom Zatarga
7:00p - Defiance County Defiance County hits the stage at 7:00 PM
8:30p-Electric Red

Defiance County hits the stage at 7:00 PM for Blessing of the Boats! ⚓️

Come hang out and enjoy the night — you won’t want to miss it! John Merchant

Join us for the 8th Annual Blessing of the Boats on Saturday June 6th, 2026 from 4p - 10p at Ludington's West End. Enjoy live music, food, beverages and raffle items as we celebrate and support our local maritime non-profit.

5:30p - Tom Zatarga
7:00p - Defiance County
8:30p - Electric Red

Join us for the 8th Annual Blessing of the Boats on Saturday June 6th, 2026 from 4p - 10p at Ludington's West End. Enjoy live music, food, beverages and raffle items as we celebrate and support our local maritime non-profit.

5:30p - Tom Zatarga
7:00p - Defiance County
8:30p - Electric Red

Saturday, June 6, Echo 6 7 returns to The Sand Bar for a special headlining performance celebrating something that's becoming harder and harder to find in today's music world:

ORIGINAL MUSIC.

No tribute acts.
No cover songs.
No greatest hits from somebody else's catalog.

Just real musicians.
Real stories.
Real lyrics.
Real songs.

Echo 6 7 delivers powerful hooks, memorable melodies, and songs built to connect with people on a deeper level. Music that doesn't imitate. Music that creates.

In a world full of copycats...

Be original.

🛸 ECHO 6 7 🛸
U.F.O.
UNAPOLOGETICALLY F'NG ORIGINAL

Saturday, June 6
The Sand Bar
9:30PM

Come experience something rare.

The Vibe Is Here.
Your Neighborhood Hub.
Where Music Lives

Canopy Space 3-6 pm Enjoy great music, outdoors, food, and great beer at Starving Artist. Join us on Sunday, June 7, for the release of our 5th album, Time and Time and Time and Time!
Starving Artist Brewing, 3-6 pm

Katy Couch and the Lazy Boys will be @ Golden Sands from 6-8 pm.

Discover a star studded musical line up on the patios of Golden Sands Golf Course & Bucket Bar. No cover, just spice up your night with our family friendly atmosphere. Arrive early, even bring your comfy chair if you would like. Huge Thanks to our Amazing Musicians for a Fabulous Season of MUSiC LiVE!

It's our 2nd & 4th MONDAY Night Song Circle...At the Mitten Bar. 6:00-8:15 
Everyone welcome to take turns picking, singing or calling a tune (or passing your turn on to the next person) as we make music together in an old-time tradition of fully acoustic instruments. It's a great no-pressure way to learn, listen, hone skills and have fun together, while being courteous to fellow musicians, our host and their patrons (it's all acoustic so it's up to us to listen to one another and play so everyone in the circle can be heard).

Blue Water Ramblers will be @ Ludington State Park Summer Series. 7:00-8:00 pm.

The Stinks will be at the open house @ Blue Bayou Marina and Resort. Open house for the public! 5-9 pm.

June 11 - Tom Zatarga will be @ James Port Brewing Co. Garden 5-8pm

LIVE IN THE PLAZA

THURSDAYS FROM 6-8 PM, JUNE THROUGH AUGUST

All performances take place at Legacy Plaza, 112 N. James St.

June 11 - Redux
June 18 - Nick Veine
June 25 - Mark Kinney
July 2 - Pocket Change
July 9 - Tim Krause
July 16 - Meg Gunia
July 23 - Jimmy Dodson
July 30 - Third Coast Swing
August 6 - Groovix Cube
Aug. 13 - Cheryl Wolfram
Aug. 20 - Mike Lenich
Aug. 27 - to be announced

Almost Famous will be at Silver Bullet Saloon.

FRIDAYS FROM 6-8 P.M. MAY 22-SEPT. 25, 2026

All performances take place at Legacy Plaza, 112 N. James St.

June 12 - Finding Feathers
June 19 - Two Dudes in Flip Flops
June 26 - Tom Zatarga
July 3 - American Ages Band
July 10 - Justin Wierenga
July 17 - Twyce the Band
July 24 - Ravon
Jul. 31 - Bent Carrot
Aug. 7 - Blue Water Ramblers
Aug. 14 - 80 Cows
Aug. 21 - to be announced
Aug. 28 - Joe Stickney
Sept. 4 - Rocket Fuel Haulers
Sept. 11 - Whisky River Rats
Sept. 18 - Tom Zatarga
Sept. 25 - Downtowners

At the Mitten Bar 9-11pm J. H. Patton at the The Good Companions is a Michigan-based rock group formed in early
2023. They are a dynamic 3-piece band delivering an original blend of Rock and
Americana, drawing inspiration from bands such as The White Stripes, The Band, and
The Who. The group cannot wait to share their original music with you!

Bent Carrot will be @ Ludington American Legion. Open to the Public

Eric Engblade and Friends will be @ Ludington State Park Summer Series. 7:00-8:00 pm.

Frank Galante will be  @ Golden Sands from 6-8 pm. 
Discover a star studded musical line up on the patios of Golden Sands Golf Course & Bucket Bar. No cover, just spice up your night with our family friendly atmosphere. Arrive early, even bring your comfy chair if you would like. Huge Thanks to our Amazing Musicians for a Fabulous Season of MUSiC LiVE!

Wyatt & Shari Knapp will be @ Ludington State Park Summer Series. 7:00-8:00 pm.

Micheall Reed will be @ Jamesport Brewing Co. Garden

LIVE IN THE PLAZA

THURSDAYS FROM 6-8 PM, JUNE THROUGH AUGUST

All performances take place at Legacy Plaza, 112 N. James St.

June 18 - Nick Veine

June 25 - Mark Kinney

July 2 - Pocket Change
July 9 - Tim Krause
July 16 - Meg Gunia
July 23 - Jimmy Dodson
July 30 - Third Coast Swing
August 6 - Groovix Cube
Aug. 13 - Cheryl Wolfram
Aug. 20 - Mike Lenich
Aug. 27 - to be announced

FRIDAYS FROM 6-8 P.M. MAY 22-SEPT. 25, 2026

All performances take place at Legacy Plaza, 112 N. James St.

June 19 - Two Dudes in Flip Flops
June 26 - Tom Zatarga
July 3 - American Ages Band
July 10 - Justin Wierenga
July 17 - Twyce the Band
July 24 - Ravon
Jul. 31 - Bent Carrot
Aug. 7 - Blue Water Ramblers
Aug. 14 - 80 Cows
Aug. 21 - to be announced
Aug. 28 - Joe Stickney
Sept. 4 - Rocket Fuel Haulers
Sept. 11 - Whisky River Rats
Sept. 18 - Tom Zatarga
Sept. 25 - Downtowners

Retooled and renamed, Almost Famous (formerly Working On Famous) brings their high energy show of rock favorites to the Sand Bar!!! This party will be huge so you don't want to miss AJ Walker and her guys blasting out the songs that will have you dancing and singing along!!!

The Stinks will be @ Starving Artists 2-5 pm.

Canopy Space will be @ Golden Sands 6-8 pm. 
Discover a star-studded musical line up on the patios of Golden Sands Golf Course & Bucket Bar. No cover, just spice up your night with our family friendly atmosphere. Arrive early, even bring your comfy chair if you would like. Huge Thanks to our Amazing Musicians for a Fabulous Season of MUSiC LiVE!

80 Cows will be @ Ludington State Park Summer Series. 7:00-8:00 pm.

LACA Summer Concert Series @ Waterfront Park
7–9 PM
Waterfront Park, Ludington
Free and family-friendly
Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and friends and enjoy an unforgettable night of live music along the lakeshore.
2026 LACA Summer Concert Series Schedule
• June 24 – The Ivas John Band (River blues, folk, roots harmonies)
• July 1 – Rodney Whitaker Ensemble (World-renowned jazz bassist and bandleader)
• July 8 – The Schleppinbop Kids (Soul, blues, jazz, funk)
• July 15 – East Bay Drive (Classic and contemporary jazz with funky pop and rock)
• July 22 – The Seth Bernard Quartet (Genre-defying troubadour brilliance)
• July 29 – The Fabulous Horn Dogs (Danceable jazz and blues grooves)
• Aug. 5 – Da’Veonce & DaFunk Gang (High-energy hip-hop, harmony, and funk)
• Aug. 12 – Planet D Nonet (Award-winning Detroit swing and blues)
• Aug. 19 – The Charlie Millard Band (Heartfelt genre-bending originals)
• Aug. 26 – Metro Soul Band (Authentic Motown, funk, pop, and rock)
• Sept. 2 – Roger That (Dance tunes and pop/soul favorites)
Hosted by the Ludington Area Center for the Arts
Support the series:
https://www.ludingtonartscenter.org/donate
The Ludington Area Center for the Arts is a 501c3 Not for Profit that strives to foster a community where arts and culture bring us together, feed the creative spirit, and fuel community growth. Located at 107 S. Harrison St. in downtown Ludington, Mich. LACA offers monthly exhibits, with first Friday of the month opening receptions; and a wide assortment of performances and workshops. Art Shop 107 by LACA serves as the art center’s gift shop and features amazing original artwork from LACA members, perfect for gifts or home décor. Art center hours of operation are Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information about LACA visit www.ludingtonartscenter.org.

Tali Snowden will be @ Jamesport Brewing Co. Garden

LIVE IN THE PLAZA

THURSDAYS FROM 6-8 PM, JUNE THROUGH AUGUST

All performances take place at Legacy Plaza, 112 N. James St.

June 25 - Mark Kinney
July 2 - Pocket Change
July 9 - Tim Krause
July 16 - Meg Gunia
July 23 - Jimmy Dodson
July 30 - Third Coast Swing
August 6 - Groovix Cube
Aug. 13 - Cheryl Wolfram
Aug. 20 - Mike Lenich
Aug. 27 - to be announced

There’s nothing like a summer evening Up North—and the Sunset Beach Bonfire Series brings it all together. Sink your toes into the sand, gather around a glowing bonfire, and watch the sky light up as the sun sets over Lake Michigan. With live music, warm fire, and cool water nearby, this is summer at its finest.
Bring your beach chairs and blankets and make an evening of it at Stearns Park Beach. Whether you come with friends, family, or just to unwind, these nights are made for slowing down and soaking it all in.

Join us June 25, July 30, and August 20, 2026, from 8–10 PM.
Free, open to the public, and unforgettable.

Entertainment:
June 25 – The World Famous Scottville Clown Band
Known for its colorful attire and crazy antics, this band hails from Scottville, MI, with members from all over Michigan and 14 other states. "The Big Noise from Scottville" has entertained audiences for 124 years! The members are a very diverse group – some doctors, firemen, police officers, bankers, and realtors. This hilarious collection of talented musicians comes together many times throughout the year to share a passion for entertaining and strutting their stuff.

July 30 – Ravon - vocals & steel drum
Ravon Rhoden is redefining modern reggae. Raised in Montego Bay, Jamaica, his music bridges the roots of legends like Bob Marley and Dennis Brown with a bold, contemporary edge. As the first major reggae artist to feature steel drum alongside his vocals, Rhoden brings a sound that is instantly recognizable and impossible to ignore. Ravon is known for getting the party started by involving audiences in dancing on the beach!

August 20 – Tim Krause - guitar & vocals
Settle in for a relaxing night on the beach with guitarist and vocalist Tim Krause. A Michigan native, Krause blends a fresh perspective with classic favorites, inspired by the music of the ’70s. With two albums to his name and over 25 years of solo acoustic performances, his sound is both seasoned and easygoing. “It never gets old,” Krause says. “I love the connection with a live audience and giving people a small escape from everyday life.”

FRIDAYS FROM 6-8 P.M. MAY 22-SEPT. 25, 2026

All performances take place at Legacy Plaza, 112 N. James St.

June 26 - Tom Zatarga
July 3 - American Ages Band
July 10 - Justin Wierenga
July 17 - Twyce the Band
July 24 - Ravon
Jul. 31 - Bent Carrot
Aug. 7 - Blue Water Ramblers
Aug. 14 - 80 Cows
Aug. 21 - to be announced
Aug. 28 - Joe Stickney
Sept. 4 - Rocket Fuel Haulers
Sept. 11 - Whisky River Rats
Sept. 18 - Tom Zatarga
Sept. 25 - Downtowners

Ruth & Max Bloomquist will be @ Ludington State Park Summer Series. 7:00-8:00 pm.

Cheryl Wolfram will be @ Golden Sands Bucket Bar 6-8 pm. 
Discover a star-studded musical line up on the patios of Golden Sands Golf Course & Bucket Bar. No cover, just spice up your night with our family friendly atmosphere. Arrive early, even bring your comfy chair if you would like. Huge Thanks to our Amazing Musicians for a Fabulous Season of MUSiC LiVE!

Eric Henning will be @ Ludington State Park Summer Series. 7:00-8:00 pm.