Image courtesy of Mackinac Arts Council

The Mackinac Arts Council has announced the 2026 lineup for its popular Music in the Park summer concert series, returning to Marquette Park this season.

Held on the lawn at the base of Fort Mackinac, the free weekly concerts are a longstanding Island tradition, drawing residents and visitors together for live music in one of Mackinac’s most scenic settings. Performances take place every Thursday at 6:30 p.m.

This year’s schedule features a mix of nationally recognized touring artists, regional favorites and local talent, along with the return of the community showcase Mackinac’s Got Talent.

2026 Schedule

  • June 25 – Mackinac’s Got Talent – Auditions

  • July 2 – Addison Agen

  • July 9 – Grace West

  • July 16 – Nathan Graham with special guest Mary Kenyon

  • July 23 – Graham Young

  • July 30 – The Whiskey Charmers

  • August 13 – Boiled in Lead

  • August 20 – Chastity Brown

  • August 27 – Mackinac’s Got Talent – Finale

Concerts are free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs and settle in for an evening of live music overlooking the marina.

The MIFP Team

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