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Things to Do in Traverse City, MI: Events, Live Music & What's On This Week

From live music and theatre to festivals, food and family days out, WOW Traverse City is your guide to what's on, and where, in Traverse City, MI.

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What's On in Traverse City

Concerts, sports, theatre, festivals, food and free events across Traverse City, updated continuously. Search, filter by date or category, and explore on the map.

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This week

Top 10 Things to Do in Traverse City This Week

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Where to go

Traverse City Neighborhoods & Venues

Here's where Traverse City, MI comes alive after dark and on weekends.

Downtown

Shows, venues and nights out in downtown Traverse City.

Midtown

Theatres, music rooms and patios in midtown Traverse City.

Arts District

Galleries, makers and street-level culture in Traverse City.

Waterfront

Outdoor stages, festivals and views around Traverse City.

Campus & Uptown

Student nights, comedy and live music near campus.

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Traverse City Events FAQ

What's on in Traverse City this weekend?

The events calendar on this page lists concerts, sports, theatre, comedy, festivals, family activities and more in Traverse City, MI. Use the category filters to narrow events by date and type.

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Submit your event for free through Evvnt using the List Your Event Free button on this page. Events submitted through Evvnt can be syndicated across Evvnt's network of 2,594 local news and media event calendars across the USA. Organizers can also add paid promotion, boosts and ticketing.

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