Thornapple Arts Council

Barry County Michigan

269.945.2002

231 S Broadway St
Hastings, MI 49058

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COVID-19 Cancellations

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Hastings Live team has made the difficult decision to cancel Hastings Live programming through July 6. As of now, Hastings Live will begin on July 7 as Hastings City Band performances move to Tuesdays. Further determinations on July and August programming will be made on an ongoing basis as new information on the status of the pandemic becomes available.
Hastings Live Summer Concert Series
  • About the Series

    The Hastings Live Summer Entertainment Series consists of free outdoor concerts and children’s programming throughout the summer in beautiful Hastings, MI. The series is a collaborative effort between the Thornapple Arts Council and the City of Hastings.

    Hastings Live is funded in part by a grant from the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.

  • Venues

    Thornapple Plaza

    Our beautiful outdoor amphitheater hosts the Hastings City Band, Friday Night Features, the Community Concert Series, Playing at the Plaza, and Hastings Summerfest. Buy yourself a drink, pull up a section of grass, and enjoy a free concert in the great outdoors.

    Barry County Courthouse Lawn

    Situated just across the street from the Spray Plaza, the lawn of the Barry County Courthouse hosts Fridays at the Fountain. Bring a chair, relax by the fountain in the shade, and enjoy some great local music.

  • Plaza Rules

    The following rules apply to Hastings Live programming at both the Thornapple Plaza. We thank you for your cooperation.

    1. No outside alcohol
    2. No smoking or vaping
    3. No dogs (service dogs excepted)
Hastings Live
  • Venues

    Thornapple Plaza

    Our beautiful outdoor amphitheater hosts the Hastings City Band, Friday Night Features, the Community Concert Series, and Hastings Summerfest. Buy yourself a drink, pull up a section of grass, and enjoy a free concert in the great outdoors.

    Barry County Courthouse Lawn

    Situated just across the street from the Spray Plaza, the lawn of the Barry County Courthouse hosts Fridays at the Fountain. Bring a chair, relax by the fountain in the shade, and enjoy some great local music.

  • Plaza Rules

    The following rules apply to Hastings Live programming at both the Thornapple Plaza and Spray Plaza. We thank you for your cooperation.

    1. No outside alcohol
    2. No smoking or vaping
    3. No dogs (service dogs excepted)

The Hastings Live Summer Entertainment Series consists of free outdoor concerts and children’s programming throughout the summer in beautiful Hastings, MI. The series is a collaborative effort between the Thornapple Arts Council and the City of Hastings.

Hastings Live is funded in part by a grant from the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.

2022 Performance Schedule

2022 Rack Cards

2022 Performance Schedule

2022 Rack Cards

Hastings City Band

Wednesday night concerts
Thornapple Plaza   |   7:30 pm

Hastings City Band

Wednesday night concerts at the Thornapple Plaza
7:30 pm   |   June 1-June 29

  • Hastings City Band

  • Theme Nights

    June 1: Band Favorites
    June 8: An Evening with John Williams
    June 15: A Night on Broadway
    June 22: CineMagic!
    June 29: A Tribute to America

Friday Night Features

Friday night concerts
Thornapple Plaza   |   7:30 pm

Friday Night Features

Friday night concerts at the Thornapple Plaza
7:30 pm   |  June 17-August 19

  • June 17 — Jake Kershaw

    Jake Kershaw

  • June 24 — The Gasoline Gypsies

  • July 1 — Air National Guard Band of the Midwest

  • July 8 — Westside Soul Surfers

  • July 15 — Mark Lavengood

  • July 22 — Paradise Outlaw

  • July 29 — Katmandu (Bob Seger Tribute)

  • August 5 — Roosevelt Diggs

  • August 12 — Rev. Peyton's Big Damn Band

  • August 19 — The Accidentals

Friday Night Features

Friday night concerts at the Thornapple Plaza
7:30 pm   |  June 17-August 19

Community Concert Series

Wednesday night concerts
Thornapple Plaza   |   7:30 pm

Community Concert Series

Wednesday night concerts at the Thornapple Plaza
7:30 pm   |  July 6-August 24

  • July 6 — Blue Water Ramblers

  • July 13 — Daves at 7

  • July 20 — Thornapple Jazz Orchestra

  • July 27 — Spencer LaJoye

  • August 3 — Geez Louise!

  • August 10 — Jesse Cline

  • August 17 — AmpRage

  • August 24 — Grumpy Old Men

Playing at the Plaza

Children’s programming
Thornapple Plaza  |   Thursdays, 11:00 am

Playing at the Plaza

Children’s programming at the Thornapple Plaza
11:00 am   |  Thursdays, June 16-August 11

  • June 16 — Eric Engblade

  • June 23 — Stormy the Magician

  • June 30 — Drumming with Dede

  • July 7 — Steve Alrutz

  • July 14 — BenJammin

  • July 21 — Mime Rob Reider

  • July 28 — John Ball Zoo

  • August 4 — Palamazoo

  • August 11 — Kalamazoo Exotic Animals and Reptiles

Playing at the Plaza

Children’s programming at the Thornapple Plaza
11:00 am   |  Thursdays, June 16-August 11

Fridays at the Fountain

Friday afternoon concerts
Barry County Courthouse lawn   |   12:00 pm

Fridays at the Fountain

Friday concerts on the Barry County Courthouse lawn
12:00 pm   |  June 17-August 12

  • June 17 — Justin Stover

  • June 24 — Eastown Swing

  • July 1 — Chuck Whiting, Jr.

  • July 8 — John Louis Good

  • July 15 — Hastings Community Music School

  • July 22 — Hastings Heartbeats

  • July 29 — Ada LeAnn

  • August 5 — David Lloyd

  • August 12 — Joe Ferguson

Hastings Summerfest

Thornapple Plaza   |   August 26-27

Friday, August 26th

  • 5:45-7:00 — SilentBark

  • 7:30-9:15 — Shania Twin

  • Between Sets — Nat Spinz

Saturday, August 27th

  • 5:30-7:00 — Zion Lion

  • 7:30-9:15 — Scarecrow

  • Between Sets — Expressions Dance Centre

Hastings Summerfest

Thornapple Plaza   |   August 26-27

231 South Broadway
Hastings, MI 49058
269-945-2002
Regular hours:
Monday-Thursday, 9:00-4:00

The Thornapple Arts Council is supported in part by an operational grant from the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.

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  • HOME
  • PERFORMING ARTS
    ▼
    • Hastings Live
    • Hastings Performing Arts Center
    • Jazz Festival
    • Thornapple Players
  • VISUAL ARTS
    ▼
    • Art in the Air
    • Artist Directory
    • Arts and Eats
    • Barry County Artists Exhibition
  • EDUCATION & ASSISTANCE
    ▼
    • Community Music School
    • Financial Assistance
    • Additional Aid Opportunities
  • SPECIAL EVENTS
    ▼
    • Inspired Artisan Events
    • Special Events
  • NEWS
    ▼
    • Latest News
    • Monthly Newsletter
    • Blog
  • GIVE BACK
    ▼
    • Auction
    • Donate
  • ABOUT US
    ▼
    • What We Do
    • Staff / Board
    • Calendar
    • Contact Us