sterlingmade Summer 2026

Sterlingfest Stages Four stages. Three days. M ore than 20 live acts. From jazz and blues to classic rock, country, pop tributes and arena legends, Sterlingfest’s multi-stage lineup keeps the energy high from afternoon to evening. Suds ‘n’ Sounds pavil ion provides the perfect gathering place to enjoy adult beverages alongside a lively mix of pop, rock and party bands. Family-friendly entertainment fills the Kids Tent daily, while daytime Jazz & Blues sets provide the perfect soundtrack for browsing artists and vendors. Evening main stage concerts draw tens of thousands to Dodge Park, contributing to annual attendance that reaches upward of 150,000 visitors from across metro Detroit.

Genisys Credit Union Kids Tent Noon-7:30 p.m. Daily. J oin the Parks and Recreation staff inside the Genisys Credit Union Kids Tent area during our city’s hometown festival. Enjoy a FREE beaded craft area, interactive activities and family-friendly stage entertainment throughout the day. Thursday 12:30 p.m. Little Creatures (animals) 1:30 p.m. Kevin Devine (music) 2:30 p.m. Little Creatures (animals) 3:30 p.m. Kevin Devine (music) 4:30 p.m. Crazy Craig (juggling/magic) 5:30 p.m. Nature Center 6:30 p.m. Crazy Craig (juggling/magic) Friday 12:30 p.m. The Reptarium (animals) 1:30 p.m. Nick Thomas (juggling) 2:30 p.m. The Reptarium (animals) 3:30 p.m. Nick Thomas (juggling) 4:30 p.m. Funny Waiter Show (comedy) 5:30 p.m. Nature Center 6:30 p.m. Funny Waiter Show (comedy) Saturday 12:30 p.m. GP Zoology (animals) 1:30 p.m. Karaoke 2:30 p.m. GP Zoology (animals) 3:30 p.m. Karaoke 4:30 p.m. Joel Tacey (juggling) 5:30 p.m. Nature Center 6:30 p.m. Joel Tacey (juggling)

AT&T Main Stage Free concerts begin at 7 p.m.

Thursday 7 p.m. 24K Magic Kingdom (Bruno Mars & Gwen Stefani Tribute)

9:30 p.m. Christian Financial Credit Union Drone Show Friday 7 p.m. Julianne Ankley 8 p.m. Gretchen Wilson Saturday 7 p.m. Slaughter 8 p.m. Great White

Jazz & Blues Stage Smooth sounds and daytime sets in Dodge Park.

Thursday 12:30 p.m. Brandon Fitzpatrick & the Element 4:30 p.m. Michael May & the Messarounds Friday 12:30 p.m. Pat Prouty 4:30 p.m. Brendon Linsley Band Saturday 12:30 p.m. Jason Charboneau 4:30 p.m. Dave Hamilton Suds ‘n’ Sounds Acoustic sets, classic rock and late-night party bands. Thursday 1 p.m. Jimmy Auquier (Acoustic) 4 p.m. Oneders (Rock) 9:30 p.m. Square Pegz (80’s) Friday 1 p.m. Kari Holmes (Acoustic) 4 p.m. Downriver Dan (Rock) 9:30 p.m. Nightline (Party Band) Saturday 1 p.m. Keynote Sisters (Acoustic) 4 p.m. Turn the Radio On (Classic Rock) 9:30 p.m. Space Cat (Party Band)

SterlingFAST 5K Kick off the final day of

Sterlingfest with the SterlingFAST 5K sponsored by Ford Motor Co. The course will take you up Utica Road to the Sterling Heights Nature Center then back to Dodge Park along the scenic bike path.

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