Bayside Concert Series
FREE, family-friendly summer concerts on the bay!!
On the Promenade near the waterfront clock tower in Petoskey
CO-SPONSORED BY THE CITY OF PETOSKEY & BIG WATER CREATIVE ARTS
News and Events
Mark your calendar for our 3rd Annual Student Showcase
Crooked Tree Arts Center
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Our student musicians from Alanson and Pellston Rock Jam, led by Chris Michels, and the Petoskey Jazz Combo directed by Owen James will be taking the stage.
More details to follow!
Michigan Rattlers Benefit
Saturday October 4th!
Tickets on Sale August 1st. Click here for tickets
Bayside Concert Series 2025
Big Water Creative Arts is teaming up with the City of Petoskey to co-sponsor a summer concert series on the waterfront Promenade, near the clock tower in downtown Petoskey!
This series will feature local singer/songwriters/musicians, and will be FREE to the public!
Big Water Creative Arts is teaming up with the City of Petoskey to co-sponsor a summer concert series on the waterfront Promenade, near the clock tower in downtown Petoskey!
This series will feature local singer/songwriters/musicians, and will be FREE to the public!
Student Showcase
Join us on April 23rd at 6:30!
BWCA Summer Fundraiser 2024
Nub’s Nob Ski Area - 500 Nubs Nob Rd. Harbor Springs, MI 49740-8212
Sunday, June 23rd, 2024, 4-7 pm
$50/person; includes an assortment of heavy appetizers & soft drinks (cash bar available)
- live entertainment by our student rock & jazz groups, and featuring the Charlie Millard Band
- children under 12 free
- BWCA students free
- tons of great silent auction items to bid on
- giveaways
- BWCA hats, tote bags & stickers available for purchase
- outside on the deck, weather permitting
Bayside Concert Series
Big Water Creative Arts is teaming up with the City of Petoskey to co-sponsor a summer concert series on the waterfront Promenade, near the clock tower in downtown Petoskey!
This series will feature local singer/songwriters/musicians, and will be FREE to the public!
Join us on the following dates for some great music!
- June 23 - Kevin Johnson
- June 30 - Eliza Thorp
- July 7 - Michelle Chenard
- July 21 - Chris Michels
- Aug. 4 - Two Track Mind
- Aug. 18 - Pete Kehoe
The concerts will be weather permitting, and take place on the Promenade from 5-7 pm each evening. These are family friendly, FREE concerts on the lawn, so come down and enjoy the waterfront and local, live music, compliments of the City of Petoskey Parks & Recreation and Big Water Creative Arts!
BWCA Summer FUNdraiser 2024
Nub’s Nob Ski Area - 500 Nubs Nob Rd. Harbor Springs, MI 49740-8212
Sunday, June 23rd, 2024, 4-7 pm
$50/person; includes an assortment of heavy appetizers & soft drinks (cash bar available)
- live entertainment by our student rock & jazz groups, and featuring the Charlie Millard Band
- children under 12 free
- BWCA students free
- tons of great silent auction items to bid on
- giveaways
- BWCA hats, tote bags & stickers available for purchase
- outside on the deck, weather permitting
