Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor carries more live-music weight than its size suggests, driven partly by the University of Michigan but sustained by a deep bench of independent venues across every scale and genre. The Ark is North America's oldest nonprofit acoustic music club, an intimate 400-seat room presenting folk and roots performers over 300 nights a year. For over 40 years, The Ark's annual Ann Arbor Folk Festival has taken over Hill Auditorium, with past headliners including Mavis Staples and Brandi Carlile. The Blind Pig opened in 1971 as a home for blues musicians and after moving upstairs became an important stop for nationally touring punk, new wave, and alternative bands as well as local acts. In 1989, a then little-known Nirvana played a sold-out show there, and later cited the Blind Pig as their all-time favorite venue to play. Blue LLama Jazz Club is a jazz club and fine dining restaurant in downtown Ann Arbor with live jazz five nights a week. Kerrytown Concert House, set in a 19th-century home, hosts world-class jazz, classical, and folk in just 120 seats. The historic Michigan Theater brings in touring concerts and has welcomed performers including Stevie Nicks, Lana Del Rey, and Yo-Yo Ma.
Venues49
- Alley Bar112 W Liberty St, Ann Arbor
- Arbor Brewing Company Session Room3685 Jackson Rd, Ann Arbor
- Aventura216 E Washington St, Ann Arbor
- Babs' Underground213 S Ashley St, Ann Arbor
- Bill's Beer Garden218 S Ashley St, Ann Arbor
- Black Pearl Ann Arbor302 S Main St, Ann Arbor
- Bløm Mead + Cider100 S 4th Ave Ste 110, Ann Arbor
- Blue LLama Jazz Club & Restaurant314 S Main St, Ann Arbor
- Cantina1140 S University Ave, Ann Arbor
- Club Above215 N Main St #300, Ann Arbor
- Conor O'Neill's Irish Pub318 S Main St, Ann Arbor
- Cosa Sabrosa2070 W Stadium Blvd, Ann Arbor
- German Park5549 Pontiac Trail, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
- hear.say brewing + theater2350 W Liberty St, Ann Arbor
- Hill Auditorium825 N University Ave, Ann Arbor
- HOMES Campus - Beer Garden & Taproom112 Jackson Plaza, Ann Arbor
- Kerrytown Concert House415 N 4th Ave, Ann Arbor
- Liberty Plaza310 S Division St, Ann Arbor
- LIVE Nightclub102 S 1st St, Ann Arbor
- Lo-Fi220 S Main St Lower Level, Ann Arbor
- Lowertown Bar & Cafe1031 Broadway St, Ann Arbor
- Mash211 E Washington St, Ann Arbor
- Michigan Stadium1201 S Main St, Ann Arbor
- Michigan Theater603 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor
- Mothfire Brewing Company713 W Ellsworth Rd, Ann Arbor
- Necto516 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor
- North Star Lounge301 N 5th Ave, Ann Arbor
- Old Town Tavern122 W Liberty St, Ann Arbor
- Power Center for the Performing Arts121 Fletcher St, Ann Arbor
- Rabbit Hole210 S 1st St, Ann Arbor
- Rackham Auditorium915 E Washington St, Ann Arbor
- Rick's American Cafe611 Church St, Ann Arbor
- Sam Hill5827 Jackson Rd, Ann Arbor
- Study Hall LoungeAnn Arbor Plaza, Ann Arbor
- The Ark316 S Main St, Ann Arbor
- The Blind Pig208 S 1st St, Ann Arbor
- The B-Side at the Neutral Zone310 E Washington St, Ann Arbor
- The Circ Bar210 S 1st St, Ann Arbor
- The Earle121 W Washington St, Ann Arbor
- The Grotto - Watering Hole303 S Ashley St, Ann Arbor
- The Habitat at Weber's3050 Jackson Ave, Ann Arbor
- The Heidelberg215 N Main St Ste 200, Ann Arbor
- The Last Word301 W Huron St, Ann Arbor
- The Ranch Honky Tonk122 W Washington St, Ann Arbor
- The Ravens Club207 S Main St, Ann Arbor
- Towsley Auditorium4800 E Huron River Dr, Ann Arbor
- Uplift Ann Arbor210 S 1st St #100n, Ann Arbor
- Weber's Restaurant3050 Jackson Ave, Ann Arbor
- Zal Gaz Grotto Club2070 W Stadium Blvd, Ann Arbor
Upcoming shows200
Tomorrow · Friday, September 4 · 11 shows
ReMonda Palmer
Vocalist blending jazz, blues, gospel, and neo-soul
KEVIN MICHAEL & FRIENDS
DJ Kevin Michael shares turntables with rotating local DJ guests midnight-1am
Happy Hour: Lauren Crane
Free happy hour concert, songwriter
BLUEGRASS FRIDAY: PONTIAC TRAIL BLAZERS
with
Bluegrass with special guest on harmonica and ukulele
$10 cover
A2 After Work Party
First Fridays 210 South 1st Street, Ann Arbor. 21+ Hosted by 3steez with guest DJs Benny Ben and DJ K-Hawk Doors at
Ain't Dead Yet
Hard rock · Melodic heavy metal
Saturday, September 5 · 10 shows
Isis Damil
Jazz
Frequency Rewind
Party like it's the 2000s
Joshua Elwood & Friends
Musician blending jazz, classical study, and fiddle tunes with adventurous peers
Doors 6:00pm
Amazin Nights
$5 Cover at 9PM Rotating DJs
Sunday, September 6 · 3 shows
Monday, September 7 · 2 shows
Factory Monday
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Goth-Industrial night featuring DJ Morgan & DJ Krusty spinning Industrial, EBM, Synth, Aggrotech, Goth, and Post Punk in the main room and DJ XYLATOXIC in the Red Room
Tuesday, September 8 · 1 show
Wednesday, September 9 · 7 shows
The Ark’s Open Stage
$3.00
Happy Hour: Mikey Abbasspour
Free happy hour concert, world music influences
Let It Be(atles Night)
The Fab Four, Mop Tops, Ringo and His Jolly Gentleman. Greatest hits, deep cuts, and everything in between. You'll hear it all at this one! Join us for two sets of covers from the greatest to ever do it - come early if you're particularly into that early Beatles stuff, and late if you're not particu
Thursday, September 10 · 7 shows
Friday, September 11 · 9 shows
Tyreek McDole
Jazz · Haitian
Kelly "Bird" McDermott
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Jazz ensemble with flute/vocals, bass/vocals, piano, guitar, and drums
Neon Stop Light Party
Stop light party under black lights
Bluegrass Friday: Pontiac Trail Blazers
with
House bluegrass band with special guest guitarist
$10 cover
Switchback
Free jazz · Folk · Metalcore
Saturday, September 12 · 10 shows
Kelly "Bird" McDermott
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Jazz ensemble with flute/vocals, bass/vocals, piano, guitar, and drums
Neon Black Light Party
Dance under black lights with ultraviolet lighting
Homes Project
Jazz compositions based on Great Lakes erosion data with video, rocks and commissioned poetry
Doors 6:00pm
Dana Cooper
Award-winning songwriter with flat-picking, finger picking, and harmonica prowess
Doors 8:30pm
Amazin Nights
$5 Cover at 9PM Rotating DJs
Sunday, September 13 · 4 shows
Afternoon Sessions: Relics of the Future
Free live music
Phil Ogilvie's Rhythm Kings (P.O.R.K.)
Jazz · Classical
Monday, September 14 · 2 shows
Black Light Fetish Night
Factory Fetish Night with ultraviolet lighting
Tuesday, September 15 · 3 shows
Wednesday, September 16 · 5 shows
Happy Hour: Paul Sprawl Duo
Free happy hour concert, folk songwriter
Earthwork Music Collective ft. Amber Hasan, Jordan Hamilton, and Samantha Cooper
Earthwork Music Collective believes in the intrinsic power of music to raise both community and self-awareness. Comprised of musicians, teachers, healers, farmers, water protectors, and community organizers, they encourage cooperation and collaboration, using music as a tool to serve, heal, inspire
Thursday, September 17 · 8 shows
California Guitar Trio
$29.00
Happy Hour: The Baker's Basement
Free happy hour concert, adventure folk duo
Friday, September 18 · 12 shows
Necto Pride Presents: Detox
This September, we’re welcoming Detox back to Necto Pride!
Happy Hour: Ditch Tea Steepers
Free happy hour concert, stringband
Bluegrass Friday: Pontiac Trail Blazers
with
House bluegrass band with special stringband guests
$10 cover
Saturday, September 19 · 9 shows
Slothrust, The Velveteers
Alternative rock · Grunge · Post-grunge
Yellowhammer
Retro lounge music, psychedelic exotica, and disco-bebop led by flugelhornist Ross Huff
Esh Schaden Trio
Esh Schaden is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Drawing from his love of folk, and his roots in jazz piano; his music takes an ethereal approach to songwriting that will leave indie rock hooks and funk rhythms resonating in your spirit. Ticketed Show | 9 PM | 8:30 Doors
Amazin Nights
$5 Cover at 9PM Rotating DJs
Sunday, September 20 · 3 shows
Monday, September 21 · 1 show
Tuesday, September 22 · 4 shows
Wednesday, September 23 · 5 shows
Happy Hour: Andy Baker
Free happy hour concert, folk songwriter
Songs For Autumn Witches
Join us to raise funds for SafeHouse Center and welcome fall with local songwriters Laura McAndrew and Jess Corkins of Dino Time, Kat Steih, Coley Roberts, and Shannon Lee and Kandy Fredrick of The Wildflowers! All proceeds go to SafeHouse Center. Tickets $15 | 7:30 PM | 7:00 Doors
Thursday, September 24 · 8 shows
Friday, September 25 · 9 shows
Happy Hour: Blockhouse Valley
Free happy hour concert, Rust Belt Americana
Bluegrass Friday: Pontiac Trail Blazers ft. Bubba Wilson
Hailing from the Ann Arbor area, the Pontiac Trail Blazers have been the house bluegrass band for Detroit Street Filling Station since 2017. They are often joined by a bevy of special guests and focus on the beautiful harmonies and acoustic prowess that are unique to their Bluegrass roots. With a de
Saturday, September 26 · 9 shows
Sunday, September 27 · 7 shows
Yes You Can!(Un-) Plugged Benefit Music Open Mic for UNICEF
Benefit music open mic, all donations go to UNICEF
Mic Drop - The Improvised Singing Competition
Improvised singing competition show with performances from final 3 contestants
Musical Improv Jam
Musical improv comedy games and exercises
Phil Ogilvie's Rhythm Kings (P.O.R.K.)
Jazz · Classical
Monday, September 28 · 3 shows
Tuesday, September 29 · 3 shows
Wednesday, September 30 · 6 shows
The Ark’s Open Stage
$3.00
Happy Hour: Kid Cooper LEvy
Free happy hour concert
Open Mic Wednesday w/ Annie Bacon & Forrest Hejkal
Creative open mic for musicians, spoken word, and performers
$5 cover, though no one will be turned away due to inability to pay
Thursday, October 1 · 9 shows
Happy Hour: Tim McNary
Free happy hour concert, indie folk
LGBTQ Night: Queer Open Mic
Safe and welcoming space for queer community to share music, poetry, comedy, and art
Friday, October 2 · 12 shows
Lori Lefevre
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A Toledo-based jazz vocalist known for her warm, expressive voice and elegant interpretations of jazz standards.
Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers: Indigo Park Tour
Grammy-winning pianist and bandleader with The Noisemakers, featuring material from throughout his career and new album Indigo Park
Starting at $20
Joel Schoenhals, concert pianist – <i>Schubert Project Concert #3</i>
Piano · Classical · Pianist
Pride Friday
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Necto Pride featuring The Maestro DJ, DJ Maxx T, & DJ Skoob E spinning top 40, club hits, queer pop, and dance anthems. Hosted by Chanel Hunter & Perry Dox
Happy Hour: Khalid Hanifi
Join us for a free happy hour concert! Jordan Smith-Hays is a guitarist from Ann Arbor, Michigan. He brings to stage a high-energy solo set of funk, blues, R&B, and rock, with many guitar solos and occasional vocals.
Bluegrass Friday: Pontiac Trail Blazers ft. Mike Savina
Hailing from the Ann Arbor area, the Pontiac Trail Blazers have been the house bluegrass band for Detroit Street Filling Station since 2017. They are often joined by a bevy of special guests and focus on the beautiful harmonies and acoustic prowess that are unique to their Bluegrass roots. Joining t





















