2026 Sonic Lunch Ann Arbor Returns

Each summer the Sonic Lunch series of lunchtime concerts are held on Thursdays. The Bank of Ann Arbor Sonic Lunch Concerts start on June 4th and run through August 27. The concerts are designed to bring together all of Ann Arbor from people on their lunch break to tourists, from senior citizens to children.

Sonic Lunch is sponsored by Bank of Ann Arbor. Martin Bandyke, the morning host on ann arbor’s 107one, hosts each event.

Ann Arbor Sonic Lunch Logistics

Sonic Lunch Concerts are held on Thursdays in Liberty Plaza. Seating is available but may be limited. Bringing camp chairs is a great option if you want to ensure you have a place to sit.

A local vendor typically has lunch available for purchase at each concert. Learn more about Sonic Lunch on their website.

Sonic Lunch Schedule

The series starts on June 54h and runs through August 27th. Concerts are held every week except for the week of Art Fair (July 16). Each concert start at 11:30a and features an opening act.

Opening Acts were announced on April 29. Headliners will be announced on Wednesday, May 6

June 4 – Lindsay Lou, opener Kate Peterson
June 11 – The Accidentals with Emma Zinck, opener Ember & Ash
June 18 – Grace Potter, opener Jetty Rae
June 25 -Rid Kosta, opener Shane MauX
July 2 – Laith Al-Saadi, opener Chris Buhalis
July 9 – Theo Katzman, opener The Rebel Eves
July 23 – Devon Glfillian, opener Al Bettis
July 30 – Joe Hertler & the Raindow Seekers, opener Young Ritual
August 6 – Michigander, opener Metal Bubble Trio
August 13 – Racing Mount Pleasant, opener Lost Mary
August 20 – Ax and the Hatchetmen, opener Ohly
August 27 – Mavis Staples, opener Mei Semones

🎤 June 4, 2026 – Sonic Lunch
🎤 June 11, 2026 – Sonic Lunch
🎤 June 18, 2026 – Sonic Lunch
🎤 June 25, 2026 – Sonic Lunch
🎤 July 2, 2026 – Sonic Lunch
🎤 July 9, 2026 – Sonic Lunch
🎤 July 16, 2026 – Sonic Lunch
🎤 July 23, 2026 – Sonic Lunch
🎤 July 30, 2026 – Sonic Lunch
🎤 August 6, 2026 – Sonic Lunch
🎤 August 13, 2026 – Sonic Lunch
🎤 August 20, 2026 – Sonic Lunch
🎤 August 27, 2026 – Sonic Lunch

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Restaurants Near Liberty Park

In addition to the local food vendor, you can also have a lunch before or after at a nearby restaurant. Check out our reviews of restaurants in walking distance of Liberty Park:

Other Activities Near Liberty Park

While downtown, check out some of these other activities within walking distance. With their recently opened new location, Pinball Pete’s is now much closer to Sonic Lunch.