The 2,025-capacity venue will bring a two-story main stage, black box performance area, rooftop terrace and creative resources to Downtown Lansing
LANSING — Sept. 18, 2024 — Ovation Center for Music and Arts – Presented by MSUFCU revealed its final architectural design, brand and website, with plans to open in fall 2026. A public reveal event, including a grant announcement from the Dart Foundation, was held at the future site of the venue, 520 S. Washington Ave.
Located at the corner of S. Washington Ave. and W. Lenawee St. in Downtown Lansing, the Ovation will feature a two-story main stage with a capacity of more than 2,000; a black box performance and film screening area; a rooftop terrace and lounge; seven venue bars; and a mural by artist Max Sansing. The venue will host large-scale concerts, acoustic shows, the Capital City Film Festival
and more.
Albert Kahn Associates (the firm behind the Detroit Opera House) designed the building,
and Freund & Associates will oversee construction. As home to the Lansing Public Media Center, the Ovation will also offer multi-purpose rooms, podcast studios, a music recording studio and creator suites for community groups and schools. Full floor plans and architectural renderings are available at ovationlansing.com/about.
“One of the Ovation’s key features is its ability to transform itself for a variety of shows,” said
Dominic Cochran, founding director of the Ovation and former director of the Lansing Public Media Center. “As a flexible-use space, it is designed to offer something for everyone. The Ovation is a venue by the people, for the people, built by fans who genuinely love live music.”
Construction is currently underway. According to AMS Planning & Research, the build is expected to generate $17.5 million for the local economy, create 209 full-time jobs and yield $1.1 million in taxes and fees for local governments. Venue operations and audience spending will add $12.5 million for the local economy, create 159 jobs and yield $904,000 in taxes annually.
“This has been a long-term goal for our community, dating back to Mayor Hollister’s
administration,” said Lansing Mayor Andy Schor. “The Ovation not only fulfills a demonstrated need for a venue of its size in our location, but has the potential to completely transform Lansing’s tourism and arts scene. It is amazing to see this vision come to fruition with a final brand and design.”
While funding for the build is completed with support from Michigan State University Federal Credit Union, the City of Lansing and other sponsors, the Ovation is seeking community contributions to finance additional features like the mural, a neon sign and LED marquees. Founding Supporters who give $25 and more will receive Ovation merch and venue recognition. Giving opportunities and merch are available at ovationlansing.com/support.
More information is available at ovationlansing.com.
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