OVATION CENTER FOR MUSIC AND ARTS

The Ovation Music and Arts Center will be a dynamic hub for creativity and entertainment in Downtown Lansing, offering a flexible space for concerts, films, networking events, and more. With a main stage, private event spaces, black box theater, a rooftop lounge, and studios and offices for the Lansing Public Media Center, the venue is projected to attract 190,000 visitors and generate a $12.5M economic impact annually.

• Summer 2023: Public groundbreaking
• Spring 2024: Construction began at the existing building portion, 520 S. Washington Ave. (future site of the Lansing Public Media Center)
• Sept. 2024: Final architectural plans and brand announcement
• Spring 2025: Construction will begin on the rest of the Ovation, beyond the existing structure portion
• Early 2026: Ticket sales will begin
• Fall 2026: Grand opening and first show

Construction of the Ovation is expected to:

• Generate $17.5 million for the local economy
• Create 209 full-time jobs
• Yield $1.1 million in taxes and fees for local governments

Venue operations and audience spending at the Ovation is expected to generate: 

• $12.5 million for the local economy, annually
• 159 jobs
• $904,000 in taxes and fees for local governments, annually

(Source: AMS Planning & Research)