Live music in Ann Arbor, MI

Enjoy a festive evening centered on a five-course vegan dinner, with chef-hosted food stations and plant-based appetizers. The program also features live music, a guest speaker, and a silent auction, with proceeds supporting SASHA Farm Animal Sanctuary and its rescued animals. Beer, wine, specialty mocktails, and nonalcoholic beverages are included with admission.

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A free happy-hour concert featuring Michigan singer-songwriter Nick James. His performance combines soulful vocals, acoustic guitar, and live looping, bringing original songs, improvisation, and storytelling together in arrangements created in the moment.

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Celebrate a ballroom dance showcase night featuring live music, a dance show, and a potluck dinner, along with plenty of social dancing. Couples and solo dancers of any level are welcome, and everyone is invited to take part.

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Celebrate the release of U2’s CARNAVAL DE LUZ with a full-album listening party and time to connect with fellow fans. An exclusive pink vinyl variant will be available in-store in limited quantities. Attendees can receive a free album poster while supplies last, and the first 50 fans in line can choose one of a limited number of commemorative event tickets or exclusive bookmarks. The first 25 customers who purchase or pick up a pre-order of the album in any format or variant during the event will receive a three-button set. No purchase is required to enter the prize raffle, but winners must be present at the drawing. Prizes include a canvas print and tote bag combo pack, along with four standalone tote bags.

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Enjoy an evening of Balkan music and dancing at The 109 Cultural Exchange with Ajde Aman, an Ann Arbor ensemble celebrating the folk traditions of Southeastern Europe. Expect vivid melodies and propulsive rhythms that invite you onto the dance floor. The group will also teach approachable Balkan dance steps, so newcomers can try something fresh while others simply relax and take in the music. Turn it into a night out in downtown Saline by meeting friends for dinner at a local spot before arriving for music, movement, and a touch of cultural discovery. Admission is $25 at the door or $20 in advance. Bring curiosity, friends, and comfortable shoes for dancing.

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Enjoy a princess program featuring a live performance of “When Will My Life Begin,” a dance lesson, movement games, and stories. Children can meet and take photos with Rapunzel, and costumes are encouraged. Each session offers the same program. Admission is $10 per child, with caregivers and infants admitted free alongside a paid child ticket. The event is presented in partnership by Starbright Entertainment LLC and Milkshake Factory Ann Arbor.

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Led by seven-time Grammy nominee John Santos, the sextet combines Afro-Latin jazz with musical traditions from the Caribbean and Latin America. Percussion-driven rhythms, improvisation, and spirited collaboration bring together historical influences and contemporary sounds. The performance is free and open to the public, and is presented by the Center for World Performance Studies with support from the Residential College and the School of Music, Theatre & Dance Percussion Program.

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Hailing from the Ann Arbor area, the Pontiac Trail Blazers have been the house bluegrass band at Detroit Street Filling Station since 2017. Their performances highlight bluegrass harmonies and acoustic musicianship, drawing on traditional standards, original songs, and distinctive covers. Expect a varied selection of tunes and arrangements, with Clint Weaner joining on guitar. There is a $10 cover.

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Riders In The Sky brings acclaimed harmonies, playful Western humor, and high-flying yodels to a live performance that celebrates the Western music tradition they have championed for four decades. Ranger Doug, Too Slim, Woody Paul, and Joey the Cowpolka King carry on the legacy with original songs that keep the genre vibrant while honoring its roots. Their path has included Austin City Limits, membership in the Grand Ole Opry, a television run with Tumbleweed Theater, seven seasons of Riders Radio Theater on public radio, and a Saturday morning CBS series. They are known to film audiences for singing "Woody’s Roundup" in Toy Story 2, and their Disney projects brought home two Grammy Awards. With more than 7,200 appearances, 40 albums, tours across all 50 states and around the world, and recognition that includes induction into the Western Music Hall of Fame, this quartet continues to share the cowboy sound with new generations in a show filled with close harmonies, good-natured laughs, and signature yodeling.

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This entertaining cabaret celebrates Broadway’s funniest, boldest, and most disastrous decisions, with whirlwind romances, outrageous schemes, epic misunderstandings, and delightfully bad ideas. Devised and directed by Diane Hill, with music direction by Brian Rose, the production features Katie Akers, Jacqui Blue, Jared Bugbee, Tom Cooch, Diane Hill, Anthony Pierzynski, Connor Thomas Rhoades, Carrie Sayer, Amy Schumacher, and Natalie Sevick.

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Enjoy an evening of dance with a mix of salsa, timba, bachata, merengue, and cha cha. The program includes an all-level bachata class taught by Alex, followed by social dancing featuring salsa, timba, and bachata. The class and social can be attended separately or together.

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DJ Santarosa and guest DJs play a mix of música urbana, bachata, reggaeton, and new Latin hits. Drink specials are available throughout the night, and the downstairs kitchen stays open late.

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Enjoy an evening of live music in the intimate, cozy setting of the Book Love Bar’s second-floor event space. Suggested donations go directly to the musicians. Please note that the historic building has no elevator.

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Settle into a candlelit sound bath guided by Shannon Renee of Me in the Meantime. Crystal singing bowls, gongs, chimes, and other soothing sounds create space to unwind, rest, and reconnect with yourself. Mats and blankets are provided, with a limited number of bolsters available.

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Anthony Gomes appears at The Token Lounge. Doors open for the show.

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Settle into a floating vessel, with staff assistance, and relax beneath a cozy blanket as gentle water, candlelit lighting, and therapeutic sounds create an immersive experience. The resonant live cello blends with the tones of crystal singing bowls to encourage calm, clarity, and release from tension. The experience takes place in an indoor pool, where a fan runs to control humidity. Tickets are nonrefundable and cannot be transferred to a future event, but may be transferred to another person.

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A joyful celebration of choral music returns as a student ensemble carries forward its annual fall concert tradition, led by conductor Julie Skadsem. The event is open to attendees ages 3 and up. Flex Series discounts are not available for this performance.

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Enjoy a performance by BLUEROADS featuring traditional bluegrass music. A pre-show open jam session is planned, with an opportunity to bring an instrument and jam with the band before their performance. Active SEMBMA members can receive a $2 discount at the door by presenting their membership card.

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The 50th installment of Third Mind Books’ Open Mic Series brings together poets, writers, musicians, songwriters, storytellers, and fearless comics. The series welcomes creative voices across genres and disciplines for an evening of shared expression and fun.

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Enjoy an open jam night. Bring an instrument, and BYOB.

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Emo Nite takes place at Blind Pig in Ann Arbor, with costs ranging from $1.00 to $22.94.

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The Verve Pipe brings together pop hooks, alternative-rock guitars, layered vocals, and thoughtful songwriting. The multi-platinum Michigan band is known for songs including “The Freshmen,” “Photograph,” “Hero,” and “Colorful,” along with energetic live performances. Their music spans rock releases and inventive songs for the whole family.

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Start with a blues dance lesson, followed by an open dance. Clean shoes are requested, and students can attend at a reduced price.

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Indie folk duo Billy & Emily bring years of Midwest performances and deep ties to Southeast Michigan’s folk music community. Billy King plays guitar, banjo, mandolin, and keyboards, while Emily Slomovits performs on classical violin, folk and jazz fiddle, and guitar. Their sets combine original songs with lively covers of music by Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell, the Beatles, and others.

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Jazz pianist Ellen Rowe leads bassist Paul Keller and drummer Pete Siers in a concert exploring film melodies that found new life in jazz. The trio performs music by composers including Henry Mancini, Johnny Mandel, Jerome Kern, and David Raksin, with Rowe’s commentary offering context on the music and its lasting appeal.

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Aurora & Antheia is a trio whose melodic and rhythmic sounds, varied textures, and in-the-moment improvisations create a distinctive soundscape centered on peace, self-reflection, and love. The group has performed at concert venues across Michigan, pursued new collaborations, and released its first full-length recording, Sonic Intimacy.

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Composer and percussionist Andy Akiho returns with his steelpan to perform alongside Brooklyn-based Sandbox Percussion, a quartet formed in 2011 to broaden the percussion repertoire. The ensemble champions contemporary chamber music and living composers, and its long-running collaborations with Akiho include bespoke arrangements of his early works, selections from his Pulitzer Prize-winning Seven Pillars, and excerpts from the large-scale piece Pentalateral.

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Phil Ogilvie's Rhythm Kings is a ten-piece big band led by Chris Smith, specializing in hot jazz from the 1920s and 1930s. The repertoire features music by Jelly Roll Morton, King Oliver, Duke Ellington, and other jazz legends, and is suited to listening or dancing.

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Armada Lodge brings its “Sorta On The Road...Kinda” tour to a familiar, cherished spot, with A2 Funhouse hosting the group at what the event describes as Ann Arbor’s newest venue. This is the tour’s 20th stop, and the performers are growing weary as they look forward to a much-needed winter recess. For now, there is still work to be done.

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Joshua Radin brings his empathetic singer-songwriter style to the stage, drawing on a catalog of nine full-length releases and songs that have appeared in films, television series, and commercials. His music spans soul and singer-songwriter sounds, including work inspired by the course of a romantic relationship. The performance also features Raye Zaragoza. A VIP package is available with a general admission ticket and an intimate pre-show event featuring a few songs, a small Q&A, a meet-and-greet and photo opportunity, and a signed tour poster. VIP guests can also shop for merchandise before the crowd, with a discount.

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Singer-songwriter Joshua Radin performs at The Ark in Ann Arbor.

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The United States Air Force Band’s Airmen of Note bring a live concert to their Midwest fall tour. The performance features jazz classics, innovative new arrangements, and patriotic selections honoring those who have served. Tickets are free.

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Tennessee-born singer and songwriter Amythyst Kiah explores self-discovery, spirituality, nature, and lessons from her formative years on Still + Bright. Produced by Butch Walker, the album blends revelatory storytelling and a darkly cinematic roots-rock sound, drawing on fuzzed-out guitars, industrial-leaning beats, pedal steel, and Kiah’s banjo playing. The record reflects a new, collaborative approach to songwriting and a dynamic career that has included performing with Our Native Daughters. Buffalo Nichols is also featured.

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Factory Monday’s Emo vs. Anime night features a mix of emo hits and memorable anime openings. Cosplay is welcome, and guests can take part in a Best Cosplay Contest hosted by DJ Xyla Toxic, where a cash prize may be won. DJ Krusty, E*Tank, and DJ Morgan Red play in the Main Room, while DJ Xyla Toxic and DJ Defect(SIN) play in the Red Room.

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Established in 2004, this internationally known Goth-Industrial night creates a dark, atmospheric space centered on goth, emo, metal, and alternative culture. The moody setting offers a place to express yourself and let loose.

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Jackie Greene is a soulful Americana and roots singer-songwriter known for his range, from piano ballads to bluesy guitar solos. Since his acclaimed debut album, Gone Wanderin’, he has built a lasting audience through extensive touring and performances with artists including B.B. King, Mark Knopfler, Susan Tedeschi, and Taj Mahal. Greene has also played lead guitar with The Black Crowes, recorded and toured with Trigger Hippy, and continued to release solo work while performing hundreds of his own shows. He is a frequent member of Phil Lesh & Friends and has performed with many other artists, including Tedeschi Trucks Band, Gov’t Mule, Mississippi All-Stars, Amy Helm, Steve Earle, and Bob Weir.

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Enjoy a free happy hour concert featuring Ralph Santarpia, whose pop-inflected rock and roll brings a music career dating back to the late 1960s back to the stage. His music has been featured in movies, on national television, and on radio stations across the country.

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Exit Ticket, Lee Cleaveland & The Lefthand Band, Queenie T, and Dancers perform live. Exit Ticket brings shoegaze from Mount Clemens, Lee Cleaveland & The Lefthand Band play garage rock and indie twang from Detroit, Queenie T offers Kalamazoo alt-country and garage rock, and Dancers bring rock-oriented slowcore from Ann Arbor.

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The U-M Euphonium & Tuba Ensemble, featuring students from Professor David Zerkel’s studio, performs a recital. Admission is free, and no tickets are required.

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Open Stage offers performers a supportive audience and a space to practice live performance, share their music, or simply enjoy playing for fun. Each performer gets up to eight minutes or two songs. Names are drawn for performance spots, and anyone not selected can bring their raffle ticket to a later session for an extra chance. Attendees can also enjoy listening and observing new music from the audience.

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Klezmer R&D is a duo featuring clarinetist Ralph Katz and pianist Dave Gitterman. Both are classically trained musicians and former software engineers who enjoy collaborating with other musicians. Their repertoire includes Klezmer music, standards, and more. Gifts of Art concerts are free and in person for the Michigan Medicine community, with livestreams or recordings available on Gifts of Art’s Facebook page.

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Enjoy a free, 30-minute organ recital featuring talented students and faculty from the University of Michigan Organ Department. Listen to the Richards-Fowkes organ and experience the versatility of pipe organ music beyond a worship setting. Audience members are welcome to enjoy lunch during the performance, and no tickets are required.

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Celebrate Santa’s arrival with a festive evening featuring live holiday performances, a DJ, playful elves, stilt walkers, and activities with University of Michigan student athletes. Families can enjoy complimentary hot chocolate, face painting, and balloon creations, along with holiday crafts, letters to Santa, a holiday photo experience, giveaways, and more. The first 200 children will receive a holiday light-up spinning wand while supplies last.

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Enjoy a free happy hour concert featuring Ann Arbor-based poet and singer-songwriter Gretchen Pleuss. Her folk-inspired performances pair expressive vocals and skilled fingerpicking with carefully crafted arrangements and thoughtful songwriting. She has performed at venues and festivals across the United States, Canada, the UK, and Ireland, and has opened for Glen Phillips, Bill Payne, Lisa Loeb, Loudon Wainwright III, and Damien Jurado.

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Celebrate the start of the Wayne County Lightfest with a holiday ceremony featuring musical entertainment, refreshments, and fireworks. Admission to the Lightfest is free for ceremony attendees during the opening period. The display includes flashing lights, strobe effects, and rapid color changes, which may cause discomfort, dizziness, or seizures for people with photosensitive epilepsy or other light sensitivities. If you feel discomfort, look away from the lights or leave the area.

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View artwork created by Indigenous artists from the Great Lakes region for Land Acknowledgement plaques to be installed at AADL facilities. The reception includes a performance by Blackbird Singers, and light refreshments will be provided. Contributing artists are Jamie John, Heron Hill Design, Rebecca Irvine, Ayashay Hale, Niij-zhik Quintero, and Linnaea Roush. The project reflects AADL’s pledge to support Indigenous people and culture through partnerships with and recognition of Indigenous artists, writers, teachers, and performers.

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Ajde Aman is a Balkan folk fusion band based in Ann Arbor, drawing inspiration from village music across southeastern Europe. Their sound blends haunting melodies, spicy scales, and unusual dance rhythms with funky energy.

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Token’s “I’m Leaving Soon” tour offers several VIP experiences. Options include a post-show meet and greet with a solo photo, with higher-tier packages adding early entry and access to the pre-show sound check. The “Show Token Your Skills Cypher” package also includes the chance to perform one verse with Token over a classic hip-hop instrumental, with participants filmed and rap verses limited to 16 bars. The All Access pass includes early venue entry, walking in with the crew, spending time with Token during the evening, and watching the show from a preferred location, subject to venue restrictions.

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Ari Axelrod presents a musical journey through the Jewish story woven into Broadway and the Great American Songbook. Blending beloved classics, lesser-known songs, and personal storytelling, the performance reflects on the immigrant experience, assimilation, family, faith, and love, while honoring generations of composers, lyricists, and performers who shaped American culture. The program features music by Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern, George and Ira Gershwin, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Leonard Bernstein, Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick, Kander and Ebb, Stephen Sondheim, and others. Axelrod performs vocals, accompanied by pianist and music director Mike Stapleton.

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The University of Michigan’s Baroque Chamber Orchestra studies and performs music from the late Renaissance, Baroque, and early Classical periods. Directed by faculty members Aaron Berofsky on baroque violin and Joseph Gascho on harpsichord and organ, the orchestra also features performances led by students. Musicians use period instruments and replicas from the university’s Stearns Collection, gaining hands-on experience with early music, its history, and its performance practices. Admission is free, and no tickets are required.

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Sam Shackleton draws on the connected folk traditions of Scotland, Ireland, and the United States, blending country, old-time, traditional folk, and blues with a Scottish spirit. Influenced by the 1960s folk revival and Scotland’s musical culture, oral traditions, and landscapes, he has built an international audience through recordings and videos, including “Cuckoo Bird,” “The Lone Prairie,” “The Overgate,” and “Wild Bill Jones.” Dusty the Kid provides support.

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