Sanctus Real, the Grammy-nominated Christian rock trio behind Platinum-certified single "Confidence" and Gold-certified "My God Is Still the Same," will headline a free benefit concert for Another Way Pregnancy Center at Shiawassee Park in Farmington on Sunday, July 26, from 4 p.m to 7 p.m.
The event, billed as "Praise in the Park with Sanctus Real," raises support for Another Way Pregnancy Center and brings a nationally touring act to one of Farmington's most walkable green spaces. Shiawassee Park sits steps from downtown, accessible from both Power Road and Shiawassee Road, with covered pavilions, a playscape, and ball diamonds spread across the grounds. In addition to the concert, the event includes food trucks, local vendors, giveaways, and a bounce house.
About the band
Sanctus Real formed in Toledo, Ohio, in the mid-1990s. The trio of lead vocalist Dustin Lolli, guitarist Chris Rohman, and drummer Mark Graalman is celebrating 30 years of music in 2026, according to the band's official website. They've tallied eight No. 1 songs, 19 Top 10 hits, two Grammy nominations, and more than 2.5 million monthly Spotify listeners.
The group records independently through their own Framework Records label.
How to attend
The concert runs 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, July 26, at Shiawassee Park in Farmington. The event listing, published by Patch, gives the address as 23221-23599 Power Rd. The city's parks page lists the park at 32515 Shiawassee Rd. Both streets border the park. Admission requires a minimum donation of one baby item, supporting families served by Another Way Pregnancy Center. Registration is available at awpcfriends.org/events.
More summer music in Farmington
Praise in the Park joins a packed summer concert calendar downtown.
The Rhythms in Riley Park series runs Fridays from 7 to 9 p.m. at Riley Park, 33113 Grand River Ave., through August, drawing average crowds of about 1,000 per night according to LittleGuide Detroit.
Lunch Beats brings live music to Riley Park on Wednesdays at noon. Dinan Park hosts Thursday evening concerts from 6 to 8 p.m.
The next Rhythms in Riley Park date after the Praise in the Park concert falls on Friday, August 1.
