The Ann Arbor Summer Festival (A2SF) has announced its full season of events taking place at Top of the Park June 12-28, 2026.
This summer, in its 43rd season, A2SF at Top of the Park kicks off June 12 with can’t-miss First Friday performances! Catch the A2SF debut of stunning jazz vocalist April Varner as she kicks off the evening on the O&W Grove Stage, followed by the vibrant stylings of Gabriel Brass Band with a second line leading to the Rackham Stage. Ann Arbor-based singer-songwriter Jess Merritt ends the night in a much-anticipated return to Top of the Park.
In 2026, the Rackham Stage spotlights a dynamic mix of artists across a multitude of genres. The Army, The Navy bring their unique harmonies, while the baroque pop magic of Detroit-based My Brightest Diamond dazzles with a multi-instrumental production. Lose yourself in the sonic fusion of Chirp and the funky rock sounds of fellow homegrown band Pajamas.
This season also features a slew of global acts. Morocco-born The Leila draws inspiration from regional styles, including the rhythmic dance of Reggada. A2SF is also proud to welcome Country Gongbang, South Korea’s first and only bluegrass band, which pioneers a distinctive blend of contemporary bluegrass and K-pop influences.
Get on your feet at Salsa Night (June 20) with Armando Vega Salsa Orquesta and The RITMO Project. Between performances, A2 Dance Revolution leads a crowd-wide salsa lesson, so bring your dancing shoes!
Discover some of Southeast Michigan’s finest jazz, folk, singer-songwriter, and ensemble stylings at the O&W Grove Stage, featuring beloved Midwest gems Mary Beth Orr, Alison Albrecht, Billy and Emily, The Sunday Circle, Chris DuPont, Rochelle Clark and the Familiars, Jauron Perry, Ember & Ash, and more.
The season closes on June 28 with So Long Sunday, featuring Jill Govan, Center Stage Strings, and Jordan Hamilton on the O&W Grove Stage, while the Rackham Stage concludes with local icons Lady Sunshine and the X Band, and traditional closers, George Bedard and the Kingpins.
A2SF events are supported by a generous community of individuals, foundations,
and businesses. The 2026 Title Sponsors are the Ann Arbor District Library, City of Ann Arbor, Destination Ann Arbor, Michigan Arts and Culture Council, Muth Law, O&W, the University of Michigan, and Washtenaw County.
Events at Top of the Park will take place between June 12 – 28, 2026.
A2SF champions performing arts, outdoor entertainment, and community spirit. In addition to a multi-week festival each June that attracts a diverse audience of thousands of people and offers over 200 concerts, art exhibitions, kids’ activities, spectacles, and film screenings, A2SF presents compelling experiences throughout the year on the campus of the University of Michigan and throughout Washtenaw County.
The mission of A2SF is to present a world-class celebration of arts and entertainment that enriches the cultural, economic, and social vitality of the region. A2SF was founded as a partnership between the University of Michigan and the City of Ann Arbor and produced its first season in 1984. For more information on all events, please visit A2SF.ORG.
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