Grand Rapids Kalamazoo Battle Creek, MI, September 21, 2026 —

The Ann Arbor Folk Festival is set to take place on January 29-30, 2027, returning to the University of Michigan’s historic Hill Auditorium. The event will showcase a lineup of notable musicians and is organized as a fundraiser to support The Ark, a non-profit music venue located in Ann Arbor.

Attendees can expect performances from a diverse range of artists. The announced performers include the folk-rock band Trampled By Turtles, the acclaimed guitarist Richard Thompson, the dynamic duo War & Treaty, singer-songwriter Colin Hay, the legendary Mavis Staples, and the virtuoso guitarist Tommy Emmanuel.

Adding to the evening’s program, actor Jeff Daniels is slated to serve as the master of ceremonies for the festival. The festival’s designation as a fundraiser highlights its role in supporting The Ark’s ongoing operations and programming within the Ann Arbor community.

Further details regarding ticket sales and specific performance schedules were not immediately available. The event is planned for the weekend of January 29th and 30th in 2027.


Story summarized from the original created by John Sinkevics on localspins.com, see more information here.

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