Downtown Sound Performing Arts Series

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Crooked Tree Arts Center presents:
Downtown Sound Performing Arts Series

The 2025-2026 concert series features nationally touring acts and local favorites from Michigan’s vibrant music scene for seven months of live music—all held in CTAC's 220-seat theater in downtown Petoskey unless otherwise noted!

Downtown Sound 25-26 lineup

 

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Downtown Sound Program | 2025-2026

Downtown Sound: Peter Madcat Ruth's CARMa Quartet | November 22

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
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CTAC presents Peter Madcat Ruth's CARMa Quartet
$10 Students/ $30 Member / $35 Non-Member / $40 Premier Seating
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Downtown Sound: Charlie Millard Band with Lara Fullford and Dane Tollas | December 13

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Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
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CTAC presents Charlie Millard Band with Lara Fullford and Dane Tollas
$10 Students/ $20 Member / $25 Non-Member / $40 Premier Seating
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The Nutcracker

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey, CTAC School of Ballet
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A holiday classic performed by young and professional dancers from Northern Michigan.
Students: $15 // Adults: $50 // Box Seats: $100 // Friends of the School of Ballet: $150
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Downtown Sound: Rodney Whitaker | January 17 (CANCELLED)

Cancelled Rodney Whitaker Photo
Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
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CTAC presents Rodney Whitaker
$10 Students/ $50 Member / $55 Non-Member / $60 Premier Seating
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*NEW* Downtown Sound: Jeff Haas Quintet | January 31

Photo of the Jeff Haas Quintet
Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
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CTAC presents Jeff Haas
$10 Students/ $25 Member / $30 Non-Member / $35 Premier Seating
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Downtown Sound: KalHaven Strings | February 14

An image of the four musicians holding their instruments.
Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
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CTAC presents KalHaven Strings
$10 Students/ $20 Member / $25 Non-Member / $40 Premier Seating
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Downtown Sound: Wakefire | March 7

A picture of Wakefire with a crowd in the background
Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
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CTAC presents Wakefire
$10 Students/ $30 Member / $35 Non-Member / $40 Premier Seating
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