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GIG – The Art of Michigan Music 2026 (FREE EVENT)Friday July 24 and Saturday July 25, 2026
Friday July 24th
Art Gallery 5 pm to 11 pm
Music Market 5 pm to 8 pm
Live Music 7 pm to 11 pm
Saturday July 25th
Art Gallery 12 pm to 7 pm
Music Market 12pm to 7 pm
Education Sessions 1 pm to 5 pm (at Ugly Dog Distillery)
Live Music 7 pm to 11 pm
Location: Sounds & Sights Festival - Social Commons (Palmer Commons park in historic downtown Chelsea, Michigan - 304 S Main St, Chelsea, MI 48118)
Food Trucks
Cash Bar
Free Parking
More info:
https://www.gigartmich.org and https://chelseamich.com/annual-events/ssf/
Get ready to celebrate the intersection of music and visual art in Michigan at GIG – The Art of Michigan Music Visual Experience 2026 on Friday, July 24 and Saturday, July 25 as part of the Chelsea’s beloved Sounds & Sights Festival, presented by Rick Taylor | Reinhart Realtors.
This year, GIG lands right in the center of the action at the Social Commons in Palmer Commons Park. Expect an electric showcase of the poster designers, concert photographers, album illustrators, and visual storytellers who give Michigan music its look, feel, and attitude. Just like in Spinal Tap, this baby goes all the way up to 11!
Event Highlights:
Art Gallery & Market (Friday July 24, 5-8 PM and Saturday July 25, 12–7 PM)
Explore poster art, album covers, t-shirt designs, vinyl, band merch, and music-inspired art created by Michigan artists.
Education Workshops + Roundtables (Saturday July 25, 1–5 PM) - held at Ugly Dog Distillery
1 PM - Mental Health and Suicide Prevention with Six Ft. Over (sixftover.org)
2 PM -To Hell with Algorithms: Why Every Artist Needs a Website with Chris Simpson (Catch & Play Songs), Annie Capps (Swamp Street Design), and Jen Prouty (Jen Prouty Photography)
3 PM - Graphic Design Roundtable led by Chuck Marshall (Life In Michigan)
4 PM - Photography Roundtable led by Chuck Marshall (Life In Michigan)
Live Music (Friday July 24, 7–11 PM and Saturday July 25, 12 noon - 4 PM and 7-11 PM)
Friday Night featured bands:
Magic Bus
The Square Pegz
Saturday Night featured bands:
Ben Daniels Band
The Crasherz
RSVP now and invite your friends
#GIGArtMichigan #GIG2026 #ChelseaMI #MichiganMusic #SupportLocalArt #visualarts
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Event Venue
304 Main St S, Chelsea, MI 48118-1268, United States
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