UrbanBeat

08/31/2026

Lansing may be setting a new world record, and it's a fun one. Check out Longest Jam and see what its all about.

🎸 Ready to help us make history?

We’re looking for musicians to join us as we attempt to set the world record for the longest jam session! 🌎🎶

Come check out the vibe at our Open Jam Sessions every Wednesday at 9 PM at UrbanBeat Event Center. Bring your instrument, jump in and play with us, meet other musicians, and bring any ideas or questions you have about being part of the record-breaking jam!

Every Wednesday • 9 PM • UrbanBeat Event Center
Come jam with us. You might just become part of history. 🤘

And if you haven't already, sign up to be apart of the official Longest Jam: https://reviewstar.io/f/YqDkQ3N5pB

More information at longestjam.com

08/31/2026

🎸 SAVE THE DATE — MICHIGAN BLUESFEST IS BACK! 🎸

Four days. Three stages. One unforgettable weekend of the blues. 🔥

Join us September 16–19 in Old Town Lansing for the 31st Michigan BluesFest — bringing incredible blues music, local flavor, and the energy of Old Town together for four days of music, community, and celebration!

🎶 SEPT. 16 & 17: Settle in at UrbanBeat for an intimate listening-room atmosphere, where the music takes center stage.

🎸 SEPT. 18 & 19: The festival expands into the streets of Old Town with two additional stages — the Cold Plunge Stage on Turner Street and the Fish Ladder Stage — creating a full festival experience throughout the neighborhood.

And there’s plenty more to experience: food & drinks, vendors, KidzBeat workshops, and more! This lineup plays soulful classics, gritty grooves and everything in between.

Come hear the many sounds of the blues all weekend long. 🎶

📅 September 16–19, 2026
📍 Old Town Lansing

🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS:
https://michiganinstituteforcontempora.ticketspice.com/2026-michigan-bluesfest

🌐 MORE INFO:
micharts.org

🙌 WANT TO BE PART OF THE FESTIVAL? We’re still looking for volunteers to help make BluesFest happen! Join the team and be part of one of Old Town’s biggest music weekends.
👉 https://tinyurl.com/bluesvolunteering

SAVE THE DATE — and get ready for four days of the blues! The full day-by-day schedule is coming soon. 🖤🎸

08/30/2026

TODAY at UrbanBeat, join us for the FREE Unity-In Music517 festival, taking place at UrbanBeat and 4 other stages in Old Town!

From 11:30 AM-8:00 PM, we will host a full day of Electronica music! This one’s for the community, and unity!

See you there, Lansing!

08/28/2026

Tonight is a SPECIAL night at UrbanBeat! We are bringing back ClubBeat with Gay Lansing Events for a night full of fun and a special tribute to Dolly Parton and a Rocky Horror Picture Show Finale!

This party brings performances by drag queen stars 👑
K A N A R Y
💿 𝕊𝔸𝕃𝕄𝕆ℕ 💿
Lucy

Featuring DANCERS & Gogo Boys 🔥
Mars Thee Planet
Luka
Troy Sterling

DJ Wayne Johnston 🎧

and HOST reality star and emmy nominee Glenn Douglas Packard ⭐️

Snag tickets for this night out you don’t want to miss! Come celebrate community, Dolly, Rocky Horror and amazing performances by Gay Lansing Events

urbanbeatevents.com/entertainment

08/27/2026

📼 The ’90s are taking over UrbanBeat! 🎶

While the music is happening at the Fish Ladder, we’re keeping the ’90s vibes going at UrbanBeat with DJ Donovan playing the hits you know and love—from hip-hop and pop to rock, R&B, and all the throwback favorites. Come hang out, grab some food and drinks, and make UrbanBeat part of your night while the festival continues throughout Old Town!

🍹 Need a Social District drink? Grab one here and take it with you as you explore the festival!

📍 UrbanBeat | Old Town Lansing
🎧 DJ Donovan | 90s Night
🎫 NO COVER
🎶 Festival vibes + ’90s hits = the perfect Old Town night!

08/26/2026

Tap Monkeys brings live music jams to the dance floor Friday evening! Playing a mix of rock, blues, pop and more, this night is always a fun one. There is NO COVER for this show, so come hang at this free concert starting at 6PM. Doors will be open at 5PM, and we will be open for dinner and drinks!

Listen to great live music in an exceptional listening room. Wrap up summer with us! It’s going to be a great time.

urbanbeatevents.com/entertainment

08/26/2026

Happy Monday, music lovers and dance heads!

This last week of August is bringing a little of everything we need to close out summer:

WEDNESDAY: Midweek Music Lounge 🍸 - No Cover

Do you play an instrument or sing? Want to join us on stage?!
Looking for a spot for dinner and drinks that’s got the perks of great music and great community? We are open and ready to welcome you!

FRIDAY EVENING: Tap Monkeys 🎸 - No Cover

A well-loved band like Tap Monkeys is an assured way to enjoy live music, a nice dinner and dance a little bit! Come out for live music full of rock, blues and some of your favorite pop hits.

FRIDAY NIGHT: ClubBeat Party by Gay Lansing Events

ClubBeat was an unforgettable night of entertainment at Lansing Pride this past June, so we brought it back! Come out for your favorite music hits, drag performances, gogo boys, dancers and more!

For more information and tickets: urbanbeatevents.com/entertainment