The Ann Arbor Summer Festival is almost here!
June 13-29, 2025
The Ann Arbor Summer Festival has a ton going on from music to art exhibitions, food, movies, and much more. We’ve created this handy guide to help you plan your perfect A2SF experience.
What to Know:
What is the Ann Arbor Summer Festival?
Also known as A2SF, this summer fest champions performing arts, outdoor entertainment, and community spirit, attracting a diverse audience of over 80,000 people with exciting concerts, arts, kid’s activities, film screenings, contemporary circus, and comedy.
When is the Ann Arbor Summer Festival?
This year, the 2025 A2SF takes place daily, June 13-29.
Where is the Ann Arbor Summer Festival?
Most of the free summer activities take place at Top of the Park, located on Ingalls Mall & Washington Street in downtown Ann Arbor. Directions and Parking
Exciting Events
Plan ahead! Here are the summer fest headliners and events you can look forward to.

Top of the Park | Various Dates
The summer fest's Top of the Park consists of two stages hosting national and local headliners most nights.
Enjoy live music Tuesday - Saturday nights from 5-7 PM on the O&W Grove stage and 7:45 - 11:30 PM at the Rackham stage. On Sundays, join the family-friendly music of Kidsrock on the Rackham stage from 4-7:15 PM and then stick around for local favorites until 9 PM.
Headliners include:
- Mexicuba
- Balkan Paradise Orchestra
- Community Jam with Rhiannon Giddens
- Gabriel Brass Band
- Sakura Instrumental Group
- and more!
→ View the full A2SF schedule.
Fun for everyone
Mark your calendar for these free recurring activities!
The Annex | Various times
Head to The Annex for entertaining events on most nights including world famous trivia, spoken word, nerd nite, and shadow puppetry.
→ View the full Annex schedule.
Movies in the Park | 9:30 PM
On select dates during A2SF, bring your chairs and a blanket and watch movies by moonlight. Catch blockbusters like Wicked to favorites like Toy Story.
Retreat | Nightly, 5:30 PM
Head to the scenic Power Center Lawn for a dynamic series of wellness classes. Join in for yoga, swing dance, capoeira sessions led by talented local instructors
.→ View retreat and wellness events.
KidZone | Tuesdays - Saturdays 5 PM,
Sundays 4 PM
Expect free family friendly programming with hands-on activities, chalk art with David Zinn, an instrument petting zoo, and more.
Top of the Park is free; however, we encourage a donation of $10 each time you visit to help defray the cost of the season.
Where do I park & what do I bring?
Summer Festival
Going to the Ann Arbor Summer Festival (A2SF) and not sure what to expect? From what to bring and FAQs to accessibility information, here is what you need to know before attending one of Michigan's largest summer festivals.
Where should I stay?
Book your room at The Kensington Hotel, the preferred A2SF hotel.
Special Offers
For an all-inclusive experience, be sure to check out the Specials offered by Ann Arbor area hotels. From transportation, dining, champagne, tickets to attractions, and more - Ann Arbor area accommodations offer many packages to ensure that your stay is complete.
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