City on the Hill Music Festival 2026

City on the Hill Music Festival is two days of Christian, faith-based music at Bayfront Festival Park on the shores of Lake Superior. The event runs Aug. 7-8.

This year’s lineup features Cain as Friday night’s headliner and Anne Wilson closing out the festival on Saturday evening. Also taking the stage are Ryan Stevenson, Leanna Crawford, Caleb & John, Ben Fuller, Presence Music Band and more.

Friday Schedule
2:30 p.m. – Derek Charles Johnson
3:15 p.m. – Love and the Outcome
4 p.m. – Ryan Stevenson
5 p.m. – Caleb & John
6:30 p.m. – Leanna Crawford
8:30 p.m. – Cain

Saturday Schedule
12:30 p.m. – Dinah Lillian
1:15 p.m. – Presence Music
2:30 p.m. – Kurtis Hoppie
3:45 p.m. – Laura Williams
5 p.m. – Cade Thompson
6:30 p.m. – Ben Fuller
8:30 p.m. – Anne Wilson

Gates open at 2 p.m. on Friday and noon on Saturday.

In addition to live music, guests can enjoy a wide variety of food vendors, explore local businesses and nonprofit organizations, and take part in a dedicated kids’ area featuring activities, bounce houses and a sensory space designed for those who might need a break from the crowd.

Tickets are available at cityonthehillmusicfest.com or by calling 1-800-854-1320. In-person tickets are available at Life 97.3 or Sonshine Detail Center in Grand Rapids. Group rates are available.