Entertainment and Culture in Manistee County

Looking for some classic entertainment? Look no further. Manistee County is home to 8 different museums, an opera house, and a world class movie theater. In the summer, live music drifts down our coastline in sync with the splash of each wave.

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So much art and culture, and so much to do and see. Here are some of the top entertainment and culture activities in the region. Don’t miss our popular FREE summer concert series during the summer season!

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Fall Family Fun

by Manistee VB | September 2, 2025 | Fall, First Time Visitors, Seasons, Uncategorized, What To Do | 0 Comments

Something Fun for All Let’s get our hands dirty, breathe in some fresh air out on the trails or take flight. Kids of all ages will find something to spark their curiosity and get inspired in #MyManistee.Take to the Trails Imagine strolling through the woods, colors of...

Music & Events

by Manistee Tourism | June 28, 2024 | Entertainment & Culture, Summer, Uncategorized, What To Do | 0 Comments

Live music and events are not hard to find in Manistee County! Between free concerts throughout the week, community heritage days, and signature events, #MyManistee has a little something for everyone.LIVE MUSIC IN #MYMANISTEEOnekama Concerts in the Park – Monday...

Manistee’s Big Four Railroads

by Mark Fedder | January 27, 2016 | Local History | 8 Comments

To take a glance into the past is to delve into the world of yesterday where how people lived, worked, dressed, and traveled can all at once be foreign and similar to the way in which we live today. With Manistee’s place in history as a towering lumber...

On stage, screen & canvas

by Brandon Jensen | January 29, 2019 | Entertainment & Culture, First Time Visitors, Local History, What To Do | 0 Comments

Enjoying entertainment, arts and culture in Manistee County comes with the added bonus of the natural beauty of Lake Michigan, forests and orchards, and dynamic historic architecture.At the Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, located in the City of...

Time to Try Something New

by Manistee VB | November 22, 2022 | First Time Visitors, Outdoors, Seasons, Winter, Winter Alt Campaign | 1 Comment

Encumbered by responsibilities, we yearn to get away from it all. We find ourselves seeking the peaceful refuge of the wide-open spaces of the great outdoors. Winter is no exception. Good News! We have just the solution for your winter blues or cabin fever! This year...

Top 5 Ways to Winter

by Manistee VB | November 22, 2025 | First Time Visitors, Outdoors, Seasons, Uncategorized, Winter, Winter 24-25 blog, Winter Alt Campaign | 0 Comments

Northern Michigan winter adventure abounds in Manistee County, featuring more than 245 miles of trails, 80 deep water inland lakes, and 4 river streams. Whether you are trying your hand at a new winter sport or are a seasoned winter warrior, you will find plenty of...

Sweet Sounds

by Brandon Jensen | January 29, 2019 | Beer, Wine & Sprits, Entertainment & Culture, Events, What To Do | 0 Comments

Looking for live music and a place to enjoy a meal or liquid libation while spending time in Manistee County? Well, look no further because there are many places throughout the county where you can catch great local bands and jam along to your favorite...

Discover River Country

by Manistee VB | June 17, 2025 | First Time Visitors, Outdoors, Summer, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Home to 3 major rivers, it isn’t hard to figure out how this region earned its name. Our southern-most region is the ideal destination for those seeking a place to launch their watercraft, anglers looking for a place to cast a line, and hikers and bikers ready to take...

Vogue Theater

by Manistee VB | February 2, 2016 | Entertainment & Culture, First Time Visitors, Historic Tours, Local History, Self Guided Tours | 0 Comments

Built in 1938, in the then popular Art Deco Style, the Vogue was part of a large Midwestern chain owned by the Butterfield Theaters. The 935 seat theater continued to operate as a single screen until Butterfield Theaters sold it in 1985 and it was changed...

Victorian Sleighbell Parade & Old Christmas Weekend – The Afterglow

by Manistee Tourism | September 8, 2018 | Events, Featured, Local History, Uncategorized, Winter | 0 Comments

Written & photography by: Andrew Allen Although its been a little over a week since the Sleighbell Parade, Manistee still glows with the warmth of the holiday season. You’d think being a northern costal town our biggest event would be in the summer, but every year...