Concerts in the Park + Movies – Lansing’s Guide to Park Entertainment this Summer
What’s better than a park, a movie, or a concert?! Well, movies in the park and concerts in the park, of course!
From, north to south, east to west, the Lansing area has plenty of outdoor entertainment each summer.

Continue to check back as this page will continue to update as the summer continues.
Use this guide to find when and where there will be a spot for your family to spend lovely evenings with the family of music and cinema this summer.
CONCERTS IN THE PARK
Music in the park events provide a wonderful opportunity for people of all ages to gather outdoors and enjoy live musical performances, creating a vibrant and inclusive community atmosphere. Here’s where you can find music in the park most every day of the week this summer.
SUNDAY Music Events
Music in the Garden W. J. Beal Botanical Garden 330 W Circle Dr, East Lansing, 48823 MSU Music and Beal Botanical Garden fuse art and science in summer concert series. Sundays 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. | July 16, August 13, September 10 & 24, 2023 |
TUESDAY Music Events
Eastwood Towne Center 3003 Preyde Blvd, Lansing 48912 Free. Live music. Pull up a chair for this open-air concert experience. Tuesdays 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. | June 6 – 27, 2023 |
Delta Township Music in the Park Sharp Park, 1401 Elmwood Rd, Lansing 48917 Enjoy some great music this summer! Join family, friends, and neighbors at these four fantastic concerts this summer and take some time to chill out and relax. Concerts will start at 7 p.m. with an opener for all dates. Bring chairs or blankets as the concerts will take place on the ball diamond. Food trucks will be available 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Tuesdays 7 p.m. | May 16, June 20, July 18, August 15, 2023 |
Harmony Garden Family Concert 1401 S. Brown Street, Jackson, 49203 Family-friendly music in a cool, outdoor atmosphere. Bring a blanket or a chair and prepare to boogie! Tuesdays 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. | May 16 & 23, June 20, July 18, August 15, September 19, and October 3, 2023 |
WEDNESDAY Music Events
St. Johns Concerts in the Park St. Johns City Park, 804 W Park Dr, Saint Johns, 48879 There’s no better way to savor a summer night than spending a warm evening outdoors for a concert in the park. Concerts are held rain or shine, and are FREE of charge, although donations are graciously accepted. Wednesdays 7 p.m. | June 14 – August 30, 2023 |
MSU Carillon Music Series West Circle Drive near the MSU Museum, East Lansing, 48823 Bring chairs or spread a blanket out. Picnics encouraged. Concerts are held rain or shine, but will be canceled due to inclement weather. Wednesdays 6 p.m. | July 5 – August 29, 2023 |
Lansing Concerts in the Park Various Neighborhood Parks Held throughout the summer at select Lansing parks on Wednesday evenings. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets! Wednesdays 7 p.m. | June 14 – August 9, 2023 No concerts the week of July 3 or July 10 |
Twilliger’s Music in the Streets 116 E Grand River, Laingsburg, 48848 Featuring the Clarkson Band. Follow their Facebook page for details. Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. | Mid-June – October 2023 |

THURSDAY Music Events
DeWitt Concerts in the Park Riverside Park, 415 S Bridge Street, DeWitt 48820 Bring a chair, blanket, and bug spray! Food concessions will be available for purchase. Thursdays 7 p.m. | June 15, 29 and July 13, 27, 2023 |
Grand Ledge Music in the Park Jaycee Park, 525 E River St, Grand Ledge, MI 48837 Bring your friends and a lawn chair or blanket. There will be food concessions available onsite. Thursdays 7 p.m. | June 22 – August 17, 2023 |
Holt Music in the Garden Veterans Memorial Gardens Amphitheater, 2074 Aurelius, Holt 48842 Free, family friendly concerts on Thursdays in July! A food truck will be on site for each concert. Thursdays 7 p.m. | July 6 – 27, 2023 |
Mason Thursday Night Live Downtown Mason Concert-goers of all ages are welcome to bring lawn chairs and blankets to sprawl on the lawn and enjoy live family entertainment. 2nd and 4th Thursdays 6:30 p.m. | May 25 – September 14, 2023 |
Ella’s Patio Parties Ella Sharp Museum, 3225 Fourth Street, Jackson, MI 49203 Live music, food, and beverages, outside on Farm Lane. Food by the 308 Brass Rail. Please bring your own camp chair/blankets. FREE for Members, $10 for non-members. Thursdays | June 22, July 27, August 24, September 28, 2023 |
Laingsburg Music in the Park McClintock Park, 255 E. McClintock, Laingsburg MI 48848 Free concert series at the Amphitheater at McClintock Park! Bring your blanket/chairs and your dancing shoes. Thursdays 7 p.m. | July 6 – August 10, 2023 |
Williamston Summer Concert Series McCormick Park, 230 N. Putnam Ave, Williamston, MI 48895 Free weekly concerts return in Williamston’s McCormick Park! Thursdays 7 p.m. | May 25 – August 17, 2023 |
FRIDAY Music Events
Lake Lansing Park South Friday Night Concerts Lake Lansing Park South Band Shell, 1621 Pike St, Haslett, MI 48840 Enjoy a concert every Friday night at the Lake Lansing Park South Band Shell. Parking and admission are free. Bring your lawn chair and a picnic! Fridays 7 p.m. | June 2 – August 25, 2023 |
Concerts at the Courthouse Howell Courthouse Amphitheater, 200 E. Grand River Ave, Howell, MI 48843 A variety of local area musicians take center stage each Friday night throughout the summer on the Courthouse lawn! A free, family (and pet)-friendly venue featuring rock, folk and blues entertainment. Fridays 7 p.m. | July 7 – August 25, 2023 |
East Lansing Summer Concert Series Ann Street Plaza, corner of Albert & M.A.C. Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823 Featuring seven free, live performances on Fridays in downtown East Lansing. Outdoor dining is available at several downtown restaurants located adjacent to the plaza and the Albert EL Fresco is also located adjacent to the plaza. If it rains, the concerts will be canceled. Fridays 7 p.m. | July 7, 14, 21 and August 4, 11, 18, 25, 2023 |
MOVIES IN THE PARK
Pop the popcorn, fill up the drink cooler, and get ready to spread out your blanket and chairs! Here’s where you can enjoy movies in the park for classic summer nights under the stars.

Meridian Freedom Fest Movie in the Village Meridian Historical Village, 5151 Marsh Road, Okemos 48864 The movie will begin at 9:30 p.m., but viewers are encouraged to arrive thirty minutes early. Be sure to bring a blanket or a chair. Friday, June 9, 2023 – The Wiz Friday, June 16, 2023 – Queen of Katwe |
Laingsburg Movies in the Park 255 E McClintock, Laingsburg 48848 Make sure to plan ahead and bring a comfortable blanket to sit on, along with some cash for purchasing concessions. Alternatively, you can opt to pack your own food and have a lovely picnic on-site beneath the stars. Wednesdays at dusk | July 12 – August 16, 2023 |
Movie in the Park Mt. Hope Park, 7419 E Mt. Hope Hwy, Grand Ledge 48837 Yard games will start at 7:30 p.m. and concessions will be available from 7:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. (cash only). Movie will start at approximately 9:15 p.m. Friday, August 4, 2023 |
Moonlight Film Festival Valley Court Park, 280 Valley Court, East Lansing 48823 A free outdoor film series, featuring movies shown on a big screen in Valley Court Park. Bring a blanket/lawn chair. 2023 Information Forthcoming| |
Unconfirmed for 2023
Owosso Amphitheater Summer Concerts 219 N Water St, Owosso, Michigan 48867 Food trucks, shopping, live music, and a fantastic time awaits! Unable to confirm dates for 2023 | |
Portland Sounds of Summer Two Rivers Park, Portland, MI 48875 FREE entertainment and music at Two Rivers Bandshell. Stop by a local establishment for refreshments, bring your family & friends, lawn chairs and enjoy an evening of community! Unable to confirm dates for 2023 | |
Eaton Rapids Movies in the Park Martin Hansen Amphitheater, 315 W Knight St, Eaton Rapids, MI 48827 Each Friday during the summer we will show a family friendly film. Shows will begin at dark. Bring a chair or a blanket to sit on, some snacks and refreshments and enjoy a film under the stars! Unable to confirm dates for 2023 | |
Movies in the Ballfield Bridge Street Baseball Field, Grand Ledge, MI Join us for Movies in the Ballfield! Friday, July 9th we will be showing Cars 3 and Friday, July 23rd we will be showing Toy Story 4. Bring a blanket or a chair and enjoy an evening outside under the stars! Unable to confirm dates for 2023 | |
Thanks for this concert guide! Mason also hosts “Thursday Night Live” a free summer concert series at the Courthouse: http://business.masonchamber.org/events/details/thursday-night-live-macc-courthouse-concert-6-20-2019-capital-sun-dogs-3670 and Holt has “Music in the Garden” that starts on July 11th: https://www.delhitownship.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=81
Great!!! Thank you so much Terrie – Will add!
Grand Ledge is hosting a few movies in the ball field: https://www.grandledgechamber.com/movies_in_the_park.php