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: Nathan & Jessie | October 11

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CTAC Petoskey
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CTAC presents Nathan & Jessie
$10 Students/ $30 Member / $35 Non-Member / $40 Premier Seating
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Fall for Dance

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CTAC Petoskey, CTAC School of Ballet
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Join CTAC School of Ballet for the 18th annual Fall for Dance.
Adults: $25 // Student: $5 // Friend of the School of Ballet (Reserved Seating): $50
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Downtown Sound: Peter Madcat Ruth's CARMa Quartet | November 22

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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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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

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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

Photo of Rodney with his bass
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CTAC Petoskey
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CTAC presents Rodney Whitaker
$10 Students/ $50 Member / $55 Non-Member / $60 Premier Seating
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Downtown Sound: KalHaven Strings | February 14

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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

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CTAC Petoskey
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CTAC presents Wakefire
$10 Students/ $30 Member / $35 Non-Member / $40 Premier Seating
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