# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Mardi Gras Fat Tuesday Celebration
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 17 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join the Workshop Brass Band for a Mardi Gras celebration that will transport you straight to the heart of New Orleans. Get ready to groove to the infectious rhythms of NOLA Jazz while savoring New Orleans-style cuisine at the Bonfire at the Continental Fire Co.

For guaranteed entry, pre-purchase tickets by following the link below. Only cash or check can be accepted for any available walk-up seats.

——EVENT DETAILS——

?️ Tuesday, February 17, 2026
? Doors open 5:30 p.m., Dinner service begins at 6 p.m.
? Bonfire at the Continental Fire Co.
?️ Pay As You’re Able Tickets ($50 Full Fee)*
⏳ Duration Approx. 90 minutes
? General Admission

*Ticket price includes dinner.

TICKETS: events.mtu.edu/event/mardi-gras-fat-tuesday-michigan-tech-jazz-2026

CONTENT GUIDANCE: Loud music.

——ARTISTS, SERIES, AND SPONSOR DETAILS——

ABOUT THE PERFORMERS

Workshop Brass Band

Led by Adam Meckler, the Workshop Brass Band performs works learned by ear, stemming from the New Orleans Brass Band tradition. That means you’ll hear Workshop play old favorites like When the Saints Go Marching In, and Basin Street Blues alongside traditional brass band versions of hymns like I’ll Fly Away and What a Friend We Have in Jesus right up against modern brass band takes on R&B hits like Sexual Healing and Just My Imagination. The Workshop Brass Band puts on a show, unlike anything you’ve seen in the UP!

ABOUT MICHIGAN TECH JAZZ

Michigan Tech Jazz, directed by Adam Meckler, brings the Keweenaw a wide range of jazz experiences performed by students, local performers, and national names. Its diverse ensembles transform the Rozsa backstage into an intimate jazz club and blow off the roof with the annual Don Keranen Memorial Jazz Festival.

Learn more at mtu.edu/vpa/music/ensembles/jazz

ABOUT MICHIGAN TECH MUSIC SERIES

The Michigan Tech Music Series unites students, faculty, and community members for a vibrant season of live music in the Keweenaw. Enjoy the commanding Keweenaw Symphony and experience Michigan Tech Jazz as it transforms the Rozsa and McArdle Theatre into Orchestra, stirring Michigan Tech Choirs, and inventive New Music events. Feel the dynamic energy of the Superior Wind Symphony, Campus Concert Band, and iconic Huskies Pep Band, intimate jazz clubs.

Part of the annual Rozsa Season, the Michigan Tech Art, Music, and Theatre Series are presented by the Visual and Performing Arts Department. Through these series, students and faculty create art that connects us to the world. With majors in audio production and technology, sound design, theatre and entertainment technology, and nine minors, the department fosters creativity, self-motivation, and the development of practical and artistic skills. Everyone is welcome, and there's something for everyone.

Learn more about the Rozsa Center and the Michigan Tech Music Series by visiting https://www.mtu.edu/rozsa/events-and-programs/explore-by-series/michigan-tech-music-series/

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

This event is made possible by the Visual and Performing Arts Department and its Circle of Supporters. mtu/edu/rozsa/donors
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**WHAT IS PAY AS YOU'RE ABLE?

Pay As You're Able ticketing is designed to remove financial barriers and promote greater accessibility to the performing arts. The program allows guests to select their ticket from various price levels based on what they can afford.

Learn more about Pay As You're Able at: mtu.edu/rozsa/events-and-programs/ticket-information
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The full digital program will be available online at least one day in advance mtu.edu/rozsa/programs
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PARKING: Free parking is available in Continental parking lots along the side of the building, and across Montezuma Ave. Please obey all postage signage.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/houghton/mardi-gras-fat-tuesday-celebration/200029532608605
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, art, mardi-gras, performances, workshops, theatre, festivals, concerts, live-music, food-drinks, jazz
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 59

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Houghton
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Bonfire
- **lat**: 47.122154184396
- **long**: -88.563497962579
- **full address**: Bonfire, 895 E Lakeshore Dr, Houghton, MI 49931-18ND, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Mardi Gras Fat Tuesday Celebration being held?
  - **A:** Mardi Gras Fat Tuesday Celebration takes place on Tue, 17 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Tue, 17 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Bonfire, 895 E Lakeshore Dr, Houghton, MI 49931-18ND, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Mardi Gras Fat Tuesday Celebration?
  - **A:** Mardi Gras Fat Tuesday Celebration is organized by Rozsa Center.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Mardi Gras Fat Tuesday Celebration is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Houghton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 50+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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