The Ann Arbor Summer Festival (A2SF) has announced its full lineup of events for the 2026 season!

Get some highlights here, then check out a2sf.org!

Since1984, A2SF has championed performing arts, outdoor entertainment, and community spirit. In addition to a nearly four-week festival each June that attracts a diverse audience of over 80,000 people and offers over 200 concerts, art exhibitions, kids activities, spectacle, and film screenings, A2SF presents compelling experiences throughout the year.

Founded by Eugene Power, and established as a partnership between the City of Ann Arbor and the University of Michigan, early seasons emphasized classical music and theater, but have since become more popular and diverse in nature, encompassing a breadth of performance genres. Today, the June festival offers two concurrent series. The outdoor centerpiece at Top of the Park offers admission-free concerts, movies, open-air spectacles, and unique family attractions held along a beautiful U-M campus green. The indoor, ticketed series features world-class music, dance, contemporary circus, and comedy.

A2SF continues to grow as a major year-round cultural leader in Washtenaw County and as an internationally recognized celebration of arts that enriches the cultural, economic, and social vitality of the region.

For nearly four decades, A2SF  has hosted such luminaries as Ella Fitzgerald, Johnny Cash, Dave Brubeck, Ray Charles, Dizzy Gillespie, Marcel Marceau, Aretha Franklin, Tony Bennett, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Garrison Keillor, Willie Nelson, Elvis Costello, Gladys Knight, Chris Isaak, Bonnie Raitt, Diana Krall, Ingrid Michaelson, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Andrew Bird, Lily Tomlin, Circa, Steve Martin, Trombone Shorty, The Indigo Girls, John Waters, Melissa Etheridge, Postmodern Jukebox, Las Cafeteras, Gregory Allan Isakov, Bernadette Peters, Cake, Lyle Lovett, Momix, k.d. lang, Ira Glass, Buddy Guy, Feist, Mayer Hawthorne, John Hiatt, Taylor Mac, The Moth Mainstage, Ani Difranco, Meow Meow, Los Lobos, Patty Griffin and Wait Wait, Don’t Tell Me!

In addition to its mainstream presentations and regional artists, outdoor spectacle installations and performance offerings have included Australia’s Strange Fruit, The Architects of Air, Transe Express, Wild bytes’ Superhero, The Dream Engine, Erth’s Dinosaurs, Close Act Theatre’s Saurus, Polyglot’s Tangle, The Water Balloon Gladiators, David Zinn, March Fourth!, and Mucca Pazza.

The Ann Arbor District Library has created a digital archive with A2SF capturing its history by digitizing Ann Arbor News articles, 30+ years of program guides , publications, and photographs. The library is accepting contributions if you have additional A2SF memorabilia or names to add to unidentified photos. Please browse the collection and enjoy.

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Make a plan at www.marquee-arts.org!

OPENING THIS WEEK:
TUNER – Opens Friday, June 5th at the State
POWER BALLAD – Opens Friday, June 5th at the State
CAROLINA CAROLINE – Opens Friday, June 5th at the State

SPECIAL SCREENINGS:
THREE COLORS: BLUE (1993) – Tuesday, June 2nd at 7:00 PM at the Michigan Theater
THREE COLORS: WHITE will play Tuesday, June 23rd and THREE COLORS: RED will screen Tuesday, June 30th..
BOUND (1996) – Friday, June 5th at 9:30 PM – Part of Late Night Classics
THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD (1938) – Sunday, June 7th at 1:30 PM

CONTINUING:
THE SHEEP DETECTIVES – Michigan
STEAL THIS STORY, PLEASE – Michigan
BACKROOMS – State
I LOVE BOOSTERS – State
MANDALORIAN & GROGU – State
THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 – State

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The Ark is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the enrichment of the human spirit through the presentation, preservation and encouragement of folk, roots and ethnic music and related arts. The Ark provides a safe and welcoming atmosphere for all people to listen to, learn about, perform, and share music.

Considered one of the top music clubs in the world, The Ark is renowned for the quality and breadth of its programming. The Ark is an intimate 400-seat club presenting performers who fall into the wide-ranging genres of folk and roots music.

See the month ahead: theark.org/events/

Become a member: theark.org/support-the-ark/membership/

Be part of the crew when you volunteer: theark.org/support-the-ark/volunteer/

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All of this and more at annarbor.org!

77th Annual Milan Community Fair & Fireworks

2026 Music In The Park!

10 Year Barniversary

12th Annual KidFest

Dexter-Ann Arbor Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

6th Annual A²ZERO Week - May 31st

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Meet the HSHV Pet of the week at https://www.hshv.org/

SPONSORED BY Man's Lumber & Home. 

Meet Boss, the Humane Society of Huron Valley's Pet of the Week! He's officially ready to retire from shelter life and find his forever home! 🐾🐶

Don't let the name intimidate you... this guy is a total sweetheart who is looking for the human to help guide him through the journey of life. Boss is an outdoor enthusiast who lives for play yard sessions and long walks, and he’s a total pro when it comes to learning new things (especially if there are tasty treats involved!). 🦴✨

Because he is a sensitive soul who can get a bit overwhelmed, Boss would love to be the only pet in your home. And for now, he's looking for a calm environment without young children where he can truly relax and just be a good boy. 🏠❤️

🚨 Boss is a proud member of the HSHV Gold Hearts Club! Since he’s been waiting for his perfect match for a too long, his adoption fee has been waived entirely. Yes, you read that right... FREE! 🎁

Could you be the one he’s been waiting for? Swing by the Humane Society of Huron Valley to meet this handsome guy today and take a chance on a true best friend!

All HSHV residents are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped!

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Having access to various methods for receiving timely emergency alerts is crucial to ensuring your safety during an emergency. There are multiple ways to receive emergency communications from the City of Ann Arbor at a2gov.org/alerts

Subscribe to the monthly newsletter: a2gov.org/sustainability-innovations-home/newsletter-events/

You can stay on top of all the action at a2zero.org!

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This episode: So many things to cover!

It's more than just books at aadl.org

VISIONS

Ann Arbor Summer Festival
aadl.org/a2sf

The Crossword Show @ Top of the Park

Kids Rock: The Shake Ups @ Top of the Park

AADL Summer Fest Party!

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Our Neighbors in Business sponsored by Ann Arbor Spark

Mindo Chocolate spans two countries, two continents, and over 3,000 miles. As a result, their idea of community lends to be a little different than the norm. They believe our community includes anyone and everyone who comes into contact with their raw ingredients and finished products. Mindo Chocolate is a small business, and no matter how big they grow, will always have a small business mentality that relies on great people coming together – growers, employees, and customers to create the most delicious Chocolate experience possible!

Learn more at mindochocolate.com

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All of this and more at annarbor.org!

Foodie Fridays at County Farm Park

Off the Trailer Banger 2026 Kick-off

Ann Arbor City Club Car Show

B-25 Air Adventure Flights

Ypsilanti Memorial Day Procession

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Meet the HSHV Pet of the week at https://www.hshv.org/

SPONSORED BY Man's Lumber & Home. 

Meet Cheesy Nacho, the feline with a name as iconic as her personality! 🧀🐾

This lovely lady is currently ruling over one of our foster homes, where she enjoys holding court from the highest point on her cat tower. She’s a bit of a "slow-to-warm-up" queen, but once she’s comfortable, you’ll definitely know it! According to her foster mom, she’s got a "strong personality"—which is code for: she will absolutely let you know when it’s time for some head scratches, and she will expect them immediately. 👑✨

She’s a total pro when it comes to her house manners, too. If you’re looking for a sassy, affectionate, and perfectly refined princess to run the show at your place, she is ready to interview for the position!

Because Cheesy Nacho is currently living in foster care, you'll need to reach out to set up a meeting. Email [email protected] or call (734) 662-5585 to coordinate your audience with her highness! 📞🐈

All HSHV residents are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped!

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