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Interlochen Center for the Arts

4000 J Maddy Pkwy · Interlochen, MI

Why you should go…

Founded in 1928, Interlochen trains young musicians, dancers, and actors at its wooded campus and hosts a packed summer concert series ranging from orchestral programs to touring pop acts. Many performances happen outdoors at the Kresge Auditorium and the Interlochen Bowl.

  • #performing arts
  • #concerts
  • #summer festival
  • #campus

Good to know

General theatre & events guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Curtain time is firm

    Latecomers are commonly held at the back until a scene break, so build in a buffer.

  • Study the seating chart

    Price and sightline vary a lot within the same house. A few rows back can be the better seat.

  • Rush and lottery seats exist

    Many venues release same-day tickets at a discount if you are flexible about where you sit.

  • Arrive with time to spare

    Parking, bag check, and finding your row all take longer than you think on a full house.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Interlochen Center for the Arts, ordered by straight-line distance.

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    The Village at Grand Traverse Commons

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    Clinch Park

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    Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

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