Fish Ladder Music Park: Rhythm in the Park Series
Get ready for an unforgettable summer! Bring your friends and family and Join us for the all-new Rhythm in the Park series every second Sunday from 4–7 PM at Fish Ladder Music Park (216 E. Grand River Ave, Lansing, MI). Enjoy live music, local food trucks, and a friendly atmosphere. The series is presented by the Capital Region Community Foundation, LansingRiverfront.org and BMRW Promotions.
The series features local and regional acts.
Don’t miss your chance to dance, sing along, and be part of Lansing’s most vibrant community music event—see you there!
Event Details
- Second Sunday of each month, 4 PM – 7 PM (June 14, July 12, August 9, September 13)
- Food trucks on site serving up your favorite bites and treats
- For selected events, a live DJ spinning crowd-pleasing tracks, or other exciting community features may be scheduled.
Fish Ladder Music Park – Rhythm in the Park Series – 2nd Sunday (4 pm – 7 pm)
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| June 14 – First Set
The Flint Southernaires mark 60 years of inspiring and uplifting Gospel music, the kind that moves the soul. |
| June 14 – Second Set
AWD (All Ways Determined) offers smooth jazz and R&B music, incorporating elements from gospel and rock genres. |
| July 12
Detroit’s own Lyrical Heat featuring Karla Pace seamlessly blends energetic arrangements with soulful vocals and instrumentals. |
| August 9
496 West ignites the stage with their electrifying blend of contemporary jazz, intertwined with the vibrant grooves of funk, R&B, and the soulful energy |
| September 13
Elements of Soul delivers a dynamic, full flavor sound that is energetic and rich, and features Motown, R&B, and Soul styles. |
If inclement weather, check the website, social media and various community pages for updates.
About Fish Ladder Music Park
The Fish Ladder Music Park is a cozy outdoor performance space with a permanent stage, tiered seating, clean sight lines overlooking the Grand River and the historic Brenke Fish Ladder. Completed in the fall of 2025, this public hub is located in Lansing’s Old Town and is designed for community engagement.
Community Partners
About: Capital Region Community Foundation
The Fish Ladder Music Park is the Capital Region Community Foundation’s third riverfront project, in addition to Rotary Park and Play Michigan! For children of all abilities. All projects are designed to increase access, community engagement, and economic vitality.
About: BMRW Promotions
Since 2005, BMRW Promotions has brought smooth jazz to local audiences by hosting leading music events in community venues. The organization provides opportunities for artists at all levels—local to international—to perform, creating memorable experiences for attendees.
On Friday, July 31, 2026, BMRW Promotions will host its 22nd Annual Music Series, titled “An Evening of Smooth Jazz,” at the recently renovated Waverly High School Auditorium in Lansing, MI.