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2026 Season Announcement Begins Today

NEW WAYS TO DREAM

Emberlight’s 2026 season begins with the return of Art in the Park — a summer of world-class concerts, international films, visual art, photography classes, community creativity, and unforgettable Northwoods experiences awaits.

Explore the Season

ART IN THE PARK EXPANDS ON JUNE 27

Emberlight’s 2026 season opens with Art in the Park, transforming the Aurora Loop into a bold outdoor exhibition of regional artists, community creativity, and student-made installations inspired by Ojibwe doodems.

SUPPORT THE SEASON

Making a donation is the most direct way to support Emberlight and ensure we continue to produce art for years to come

COMING THIS SUMMER

EIFF OPENING NIGHT: Laughs & Animations
Friday, August 14, 2026, 7:00PM
THE EMBER CLUB at Theatre North
from $20
ROTHENBERG IN RECITAL: Poets & Arborists
Saturday, August 15, 2026, 7:00PM
Hurley Auditorium
from $18
SOMETHING WONDERFUL
Saturday, August 22, 2026, 7:00PM
Historic Ironwood Theatre
from $25

(Don’t forget: We offer free student tickets)

What we do

Concerts

Chamber music, cabarets and plays featuring world-class performers from Broadway and The Metropolitan Opera

International Film Festival

Featuring the top independent films submitted from 80+ countries every year, including documentaries, narratives, animations, micros, and feature length films

Performance Infusions

Unique presentations about what makes artists love and pursue their work

Art Shows

Art in the Park and Emberlight Photographers bring a stunning variety of work by local and regional artists

Emberlight Arts is grateful for generous support from the Michigan Arts & Culture Council and the National Endowment for the Arts