Michigan’s Top Attractions For 2026
Michigan will host several attractions in 2026. Immersive light shows arrive in Grand Rapids, as per Only In Your State. The National Cherry Festival hits its 100th birthday in Traverse…
Michigan will host several attractions in 2026. Immersive light shows arrive in Grand Rapids, as per Only In Your State. The National Cherry Festival hits its 100th birthday in Traverse City. A $75 million Motown Museum expansion wraps up in Detroit. New public spaces, art exhibitions, and entertainment venues dot the state's plans. Now, it's time to share some details about these amazing events and venues, all shared by Only In Your State.
Lyon Square sits along the Grand Rapids Riverwalk. It becomes home to immersive light shows at World of Winter in 2026, the largest free winter festival in the U.S. Starting in May, the Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park will showcase an exhibition of Dale Chihuly's work.
The Grand Rapids Public Museum reopens this spring after a $50 million expansion. Workers restored the 1928 Spillman Carousel. The new 12,000-seat Acrisure Amphitheater, which is situated along the river, opens in May. Construction crews will begin bringing rapids back into the Grand River.
The National Cherry Festival marks its centennial in July. It started in 1925 as the Blessing of the Blossoms and has grown to draw 500,000 people each year to Traverse City. The 100th birthday bash will include live performances, carnival rides, and local food.
The Motown Museum's expansion project finishes in October. A new building houses exhibits, recording studios, performance spaces, and a cafe.
The Heidelberg Project in the McDougall Hunt neighborhood marks its 40th birthday. This outdoor art installation has become a fixture in the Motor City.
The Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD) celebrates 20 years in Midtown with exhibitions from artists Carole Harris, Martha Mysko, and Olayami Dabls.
Broadway Park West opened this fall in Ann Arbor. The 7-acre park sits along the Huron River with a direct path to downtown. The former industrial site has turned into a community gathering place with green space, trees, and paved trails. Future plans include an event pavilion and ice ribbon.
