Fete Info

DATE & TIMES

Saturday, August 9, 2025

Will-Call/Box Office opens: Saturday 2:30pm
Gates open Saturday: 2:30pm

Live music commences: 3:00pm
Live music concludes: 9:00pm

*All beer and wine sales conclude at 9:00pm

*Fete grounds close: 10:00pm

LOCATION

ARMORY (east lawn)
330 Marshall Street
Lansing, MI 48912
*Follow signs to fete admissions

PARKING

Limited on-site ($10 CASH) parking (including limited handicap parking) will be available. Additional free parking at Lansing Catholic or Eastern high school (south lot) off Marshall Street. FOLLOW PARKING SIGNS.  A 16 passenger black Mercedes courtesy shuttle will be provided from the north end of the Lansing Catholic parking provided by our valued sponsor, Dean Trailways beginning at 2:00pm and will run throughout the day until the closing of the Fete. FOLLOW SIGNS TO FREE PARKING AND LOOK FOR THE DEAN SHUTTLE PICK UP & DROP OFF SIGN. The fete is a handicap accessible event. Effort will be made by fete staff to best service and accommodate our handicap attendees. Additional related questions may be directed to the fete director at info@smoothjazzfete.com.

ACCOMMODATIONS

***NEW HOTEL PARTNER*** Step into modern design with a European vibe at the brand new AC Hotel Lansing, ideally located just minutes from the Smooth Jazz Fete, Michigan State University, downtown Lansing and Eastwood Towne Center. Located within the Red Cedar development which includes restaurants, retail space, public park space and a connection to the Lansing River Trail. Daily breakfasts at AC Kitchen will kick-start your morning with freshly baked croissants, artisan cured meats and assorted quiches. Maintain your healthy lifestyle in the heated indoor pool and the Fitness Center. Compliment your stay by hanging out in the AC Lounge, featuring handcrafted cocktails and craft brews. Or, check out the adjoining Toscana kitchen & wine market for a full dining experience. 

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DEADLINE TO BOOK: July 25, 2025

FRIDAY NIGHT SMOOTH JAZZ HAPPY HOUR (6p-9p)

AC Lounge – Sip and chill at the AC Lounge (inside our host hotel) for our inaugural Friday Night Smooth Jazz Happy Hour featuring flutist, Brandon Marceal. This free live music experience is a great way for our local residents and out of town guests to step into the fete weekend festivities. The AC Lounge in the hotel lobby emphasizes the AC signature GinTonic, Spanish wines, local micro-brews, and crafted cocktails created with locally distilled liquors. A tapas menu is also available featuring small plates with a Spanish flair. Learn more about Brandon Marceal on his website at https://soulrockinflute.com/home

AFTER GLOW – SATURDAY NIGHT (9P-12A) 

Cask & Co. Kitchen & Bar / Front 43 Neighborhood Pub – Join us for more LIVE MUSIC featuring The Corzo Effect band playing your favorite old school R&B, classic throwbacks and current hits. A tented area in the back parking lot will welcome community friends and fete goers in celebration of the day and also double as an anniversary party for our venue host. Indoor bar, booth, table and outdoor patio seating available on a first arrival basis. Located just minutes from the fete grounds and central to our hotel partner at 3415 E Saginaw Street Lansing, MI 48912. Visit https://www.caskandcompany.com/ for more info.

SUNDAY SMOOTH JAZZ BRUNCH (11a-2p) 

Toscana Restaurant  – Join us as we wind down the fete weekend with our inaugural Sunday Smooth Jazz Brunch featuring saxophonist, Andrew Nichols at Toscana restaurant located on the campus of our hotel property. Enjoy live music in the background while brunching, toasting up a mimosa or signature cocktail, sharing moments from the fete and making new memories with friends. Learn more about Toscana online at https://www.toscanalansing.com/ and MAKE YOUR RESERVATION TODAY WHILE TABLES ARE AVAILABLE.

RULES

No outside beverages, alcohol, food, coolers, weapons, fireworks, glass containers, grills, tarps or pets (except service animals) will be allowed on fete grounds.
Carry-in items such as back packs, bags, purses, chairs etc. are subject to security search.

Valid I.D. is required to purchase and consume beer, wine and seltzers. CASH ONLY FOR BEER, WINE and SELTZER TICKET SALES! ATM service will be available on-site for your convenience.

You will receive a wristband at entry that will allow you to enter and exit the fete. Wristbands are non-transferable. Removed wristbands are void. Situational occurrences i.e. lost or stolen are management discretion.

WHAT TO BRING

  • Your ticket(s)
  • Your photo ID
  • Chair or blanket
  • CASH
  • Comfortable clothing and shoes/sandals
  • Smiles and good vibes encouraged

WHAT NOT TO BRING

  • Outside food or beverages (including alcohol)
  • NO coolers, cans, cups, outside beverages, food or open containers containing liquid (including coffee).
  • Overly large purses, bags or other. Let’s be reasonable!
  • Cigarettes, cigars, pipes, E-cigs or vapes
  • Illegal substances
  • Drugs or drug paraphernalia
  • Pets (except service animals)
  • Laser pointers and air horns
  • Rolling carts or wagons
  • Tents, canopies and LARGE umbrellas
  • Weapons of any kind (includes pocket knives, pepper spray, fireworks, etc.)
  • Professional photo, video, or audio recording equipment (no detachable lenses, tripods, big zooms or commercial-use rigs)
    *Press inquiries may be submitted to info@smoothjazzfete.com for consideration
  • NO unauthorized/unlicensed vendors
  • NO unauthorized solicitations, handbills, sampling, giveaways, etc.
  • NO tailgating

SECURITY

By purchasing a ticket, you agree to submit– if requested, to a full search including having all of your items examined by security. We reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone.

Management is not responsible for lost, stolen or misplaced items

ZERO TOLERANCE FOR DRUG USE OR POSSESSION

We have a zero-tolerance policy for drug use and possession. Narcotics laws will be strictly enforced. Be responsible and courteous.

*Policies subject to change

WEATHER

The fete will take place rain or shine! Please keep up-to-date on weather reports and plan your attire and preparations accordingly. Tickets are not replaced, refunded, or exchanged for any reason.

For the most up-to-date weather forecast by Lansing’s weather authority CLICK HERE: WLNS Weather