Performing Arts Venues

Highlights of the Northern Michigan Performing Arts Tour: Self-Guided Driving Tour

Each stop on this tour showcases the diversity and excellence of Northern Michigan’s performing arts community — from professional productions and concerts to innovative performances in historic and contemporary spaces.

Stops on the Performing Arts Venues Self-Guided Tour include:

• Cheboygan Opera House (Cheboygan) — A beautifully restored historic theater offering theater, music, dance, and film in an elegant, intimate setting.

• Crooked Tree Arts Center – Petoskey — A vibrant cultural hub offering performances, concerts, visual arts exhibitions, and arts education programs.

• Great Lakes Center for the Arts (Bay Harbor) — A world-class venue hosting concerts, theater, film, lectures, and dance, featuring renowned artists from around the globe.

• AuSable Artisan Village Performing Arts Center (Grayling) — A creative space supporting live performances, music, and theater alongside a visual arts gallery.

• City Opera House (Traverse City) — A historic gem in downtown Traverse City presenting theater, live music, comedy, dance, and cultural events in a beautifully restored venue.

• Old Town Playhouse (Traverse City) — A community theater offering a full season of performances on its MainStage and Studio Theatre, plus youth programs and reader’s theater.

• The Alluvion (Traverse City) — A modern performance venue located within Commongrounds Cooperative, showcasing live music, theater, and multidisciplinary art events.

• Traverse City Philharmonic (Traverse City) — A dedicated professional ensemble bringing orchestral music to life through seasonal concerts and special performances.

• Interlochen Center for the Arts (Interlochen) — An internationally renowned arts institution offering year-round performances in music, theater, dance, film, and creative writing.

• Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts (Manistee) — A historic performing arts venue hosting theater productions, concerts, dance, and arts education programs in a beautifully preserved space.

Why Explore Northern Michigan’s Performing Arts Venues?

• Experience live performances, theater, music, dance, and cultural programming across Northern Michigan

• Visit historic theaters, modern arts centers, and innovative performance spaces

• Support local artists, arts organizations, and cultural institutions that enrich Michigan’s creative landscape

• Enjoy a leisurely self-guided driving tour through scenic towns, lakeshore communities, and cultural hubs

• Combine your arts experience with opportunities for shopping, dining, and exploring Northern Michigan’s natural beauty

Plan Your Performing Arts Journey Today

Ready to immerse yourself in Northern Michigan’s rich performing arts scene? Use our interactive map to plan your route and enjoy a memorable journey through the region’s most celebrated cultural venues.

View the Driving Tour Map Here.