Live Music & Entertainment
July 17-19, 2025
In addition to all of high-quality artists, you can experience a variety of free entertainment during your visit ranging from live music to family-friendly activities and performance artists. Three live entertainment stages will add to the artsy atmosphere of Ann Arbor during the fair to fill the streets with the sounds of local musical talent.
The Stage on Main: Summer Sounds
The Stage on Main is presented by WEMU 89.1, and features one of the top music clubs in the world, The Ark, a non-profit organization presenting the best of traditional and contemporary live music in downtown Ann Arbor for over 300 nights each year. We’re excited to bring live music each evening of the fair to the Stage on Main - Summer Sounds.
LOCATION: The corner of Main and William in the parking lot next to Palio restaurant.
The William Street Stage
The Street Stage on William presented by Michigan Public will be located in the State Street District Art Fair. The stage will be operating all 3 days of the fair, July 18–20, 2024. Stop by to enjoy a wide variety of music and entertainment, from many great local groups and bands!
LOCATION: Near the Maynard and William intersection.
The Fountain Stage
The Fountain Stage features continuous performances during the days of the Fair, July 18–20, 2024; creating an intimate and inviting sense of community and complementing the exceptional visual art at the Street Art Fair, The Original.
LOCATION: Located on Ingalls Mall, between E. Washington Street and N. University.