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Festivals / Leila Arboretum, Battle Creek

Michigan Metal Festival

A two-day metal and hardcore festival in Battle Creek with Michigan and touring bands; the 2026 edition was held at Leila Arboretum.

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The Michigan Metal Festival brings Michigan and touring metal, hardcore and metalcore bands to Battle Creek for two days. The organizers also sponsor club shows year-round at The Music Factory (191 Angell St). The 2026 festival took place Aug 14–15 at Leila Arboretum.

  1. Metal, hardcore, metalcore
  2. Michigan and touring bands
  3. Year-round club shows

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