No Winter Blues Here: 40+ Concerts and Shows

Jan. 12, 2026

Things may slow down in the winter compared with summer’s hectic pace, but there is still plenty to do in northern Michigan…and plenty to hear. Whether your preference is folk or metal, classical or punk, there’s bound to be something on stage this winter to get everyone out of the house and into a concert venue.

This week's Northern Express, sister publication of The Ticker, features 40+ upcoming concerts and shows across the region to help shake off the cold-weather blues. The Northern Express is available to read online, or pick up a free copy on newsstands at more than 650 locations in 13 counties across northern Michigan.

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