Starting in late June, the Interlochen Arts Festival near Traverse City will unfurl with more than two dozen concerts covering a wide range of genres. Get the full lineup and ticket prices here.
Bound for Interlochen: The Avett Brothers will play the 2018 series on Aug. 10. (Photo/Anthony Norkus)
Yes, Blondie, The Avett Brothers, George Clinton, Lindsey Stirling, Reba McEntire, Chick Corea, Steve Martin and Earth Wind & Fire will ignite a diverse summer concert series at Interlochen Center for the Arts.
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The 2018 Interlochen Arts Festival shows announced today for the picturesque venue 14 miles southwest of Traverse City also boast appearances by the Glenn Miller Orchestra, The Beach Boys, Jeff Daniels, Creedence Clearwater Revisited, comedian Jim Gaffigan and The Peking Acrobats.
The mix of featured 2018 artists ranges from contemporary folk-rock’s Avett Brothers and fast-rising violinist/electronic artist Lindsey Stirling to legendary performers such as Yes, The Beach Boys, Reba McEntire, George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic and Earth Wind & Fire.
Rory Baker, Interlochen’s executive director of presentations, said the series aims “to program for a diverse audience” from the high-profile concerts to theater offerings, guest lecturers and visual artists.
He noted that Blondie, Clinton, Gaffigan, Corea and Creedence Clearwater Revisited are playing Interlochen for the first time.
Kicking Off the Interlochen Series: Yes, with Steve Howe and Alan White. (Photo/Glenn Gottlieb)
In addition, Interlochen now offers “premier parking” for 2018.
“Patrons will now have the ability to purchase a parking spot near the venue and have access to a shuttle which will deliver them directly to the venue,” Baker said. “Parking remains free for patrons, but those wishing to upgrade may do so.”
Editor’s Note: As part of a 50th anniversary tour, Yes also plays 20 Monroe Live in Grand Rapids on June 28 and Fox Theatre in Detroit on June 30. This version of the prog-rock band features guitarist Steve Howe and drummer Alan White (with keyboardist Geoff Downes, bassist Billy Sherwood, and vocalist Jon Davidson). Another version of Yes also embarks on tour later this year with founding singer Jon Anderson, guitarist Trevor Rabin and keyboardist Rick Wakeman. “Yes featuring ARW” plays the United States in late summer, but there are no Michigan dates currently on the docket.
Tickets go on sale to the general public on April 27. Get Interlochen series tickets and more details online at interlochen.org.
2018 INTERLOCHEN ARTS FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
June 28 – Yes, Kresge Auditorium, $44-$61
June 30 – Blondie, Kresge Auditorium, $54-$71
July 1 — World Symphony Youth Orchestra, $30
July 3 – The Capitol Steps, Corson Auditorium, $33
July 4 – The Glenn Miller Orchestra, Corson Auditorium, $28-$33
July 7 – Koresh Dance Company, Corson Auditorium, $36-$41
July 8 — World Youth Symphony Orchestra, Kresge Auditorium, $12-$22
July 10 – Interlochen “Collage,” Kresge Auditorium, $15-$30
July 11 – George Clinton Parliament Funkadelic
w/ Robert Randolph and the Family Band, Kresge Auditorium, $38-$55
July 12 – Creedence Clearwater Revisited, Kresge Auditorium, $42-$59
July 13 – Lindsey Stirling, Kresge Auditorium, $35-$52
July 15 – World Youth Symphony Orchestra, Kresge Auditorium, $12-$22
July 17 – The Beach Boys, Kresge Auditorium, $53-$70
July 18 – Brentano String Quartet, Corson Auditorium, $32
July 21 – The Peking Acrobats, Kresge Auditorium, $27-$37
July 22 – World Youth Symphony Orchestra, Kresge Auditorium, $32
July 24 – Reba McEntire, Kresge Auditorium, $88-$112
July 29 – World Youth Symphony Orchestra, Kresge Auditorium, $30
Aug. 5 – World Youth Symphony Orchestra, Interlochen Bowl
Aug. 10 – The Avett Brothers, Kresge Auditorium, $46-$63
Aug. 11 – Steve Martin & Martin Short
w/ The Steep Canyon Rangers & Jeff Babko, Kresge Auditorium, $78-$96
Aug. 13, 15 & 18 – The Telegraph Quartet, Corson Auditorium, $29.50
Aug. 16 – Jim Gaffigan, Kresge Auditorium, $71-$83
Aug. 21 – Earth, Wind & Fire, Kresge Auditorium, $46-$63
Aug. 24 – Jeff Daniels & The Ben Daniels Band, Corson Auditorium, $40-$45
Aug. 28 – Chick Corea Akoustic Band w/ John Patitucci & Dave Weckl, Corson Auditorium, $52-$57
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