New Wave Festival: Music, Art & Mystics | Aug 8 2026 | Battle Creek MI
1,100+ attendees last year, Michigan festival DJs + live acts, Mystic Emporium, healers, 75+ vendors, Leila Arboretum, Battle Creek.
New Wave Festival: Music, Art & Mystics (Year 3)
Saturday, Aug 8, 2026
Leila Arboretum, Battle Creek, MI
Gates Open: 12:00 PM · All Ages · Rain or Shine
Kids 12 & Under Free with Paid Adult
1,100+ attendees last year
They came for the music and stayed for the feeling. You’re not just part of it, you’re in it.
Festival Highlights
- Main Stage DJs + live acts
- 75+ vendors: art, clothing, handmade goods, oddities
- Mystic Emporium: tarot, psychics, crystals
- Healers + Zen Garden: sound baths, sessions, reset zone
- Live art + interactive experiences
- Fire performances + stage moments
- Food + drink vendors
- 6:00 PM: The Tidal Rave
Tickets are limited. Lock yours in early.
1,100+ attendees last year, Michigan festival DJs + live acts, Mystic Emporium, healers, 75+ vendors, Leila Arboretum, Battle Creek.
New Wave Festival: Music, Art & Mystics (Year 3)
Saturday, Aug 8, 2026
Leila Arboretum, Battle Creek, MI
Gates Open: 12:00 PM · All Ages · Rain or Shine
Kids 12 & Under Free with Paid Adult
1,100+ attendees last year
They came for the music and stayed for the feeling. You’re not just part of it, you’re in it.
Festival Highlights
- Main Stage DJs + live acts
- 75+ vendors: art, clothing, handmade goods, oddities
- Mystic Emporium: tarot, psychics, crystals
- Healers + Zen Garden: sound baths, sessions, reset zone
- Live art + interactive experiences
- Fire performances + stage moments
- Food + drink vendors
- 6:00 PM: The Tidal Rave
Tickets are limited. Lock yours in early.
Good to know
Highlights
- 12 hours
- In person
Refund Policy
Location
Leila Arboretum Society
928 West Michigan Avenue
Battle Creek, MI 49037
How do you want to get there?
Agenda
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Over 70+ Vendors, Artists & Healers!
Wander through rows of vibrant booths filled with one-of-a-kind creations from over 50 local and regional artisans. From handcrafted jewelry and clothing to mystical decor, custom artwork, and inspired oddities, every item has a story, and every vendor is a creative force. ✨ This isn’t your average craft fair. It’s a living gallery, a treasure hunt, and a celebration of makers who pour their soul into their work. Looking for something meaningful, magical, or just flat-out awesome? You’ll find it here.
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Tidal RAVE Dance Party!
As the sun sets, the energy rises. Prepare for an electrifying evening as the music intensifies, the bass deepens, and the vibe becomes absolutely magnetic. From dusk until midnight, the dancefloor transforms into a portal of release and renewal, where negativity melts away, and you're left charged with pure, elevated energy. ✨ Let go. Feel the rhythm. Leave glowin
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Mystic Emporium
Discover the Mystic Emporium: A Realm of Wonder and Insight! Step into the Mystic Emporium, where magic and mystery come alive. Explore an enchanting world filled with psychics, tarot card readers, and crystal healers ready to provide you with profound insights and spiritual guidance. Delve into the paranormal with fascinating exhibits and meet experts who can reveal hidden truths. Whether you seek wisdom, healing, or simply a touch of the extraordinary, the Mystic Emporium offers an unforgettable experience that will leave you enlightened and inspired.