Live music in Kalamazoo, MI

Lunchtime Live!, presented by Lake Michigan Credit Union, brings live music, family-friendly games, and a variety of food options to Bronson Park. This installment features regional performer Jacob McLeod on the Rotary Stage at the west end of the park. Food trucks line the park and additional vendors set up throughout, with food and retail available for purchase. The event is free and open to the community.

First Friday is back in Downtown Kalamazoo, with a lively evening featuring young artists from across the community. Stop by from 5 to 8 PM to check out local shops and restaurants while artists, musicians, and artisans showcase fresh creativity and big talent downtown.

Enjoy live music from the [Zero] Bourbon Brothers at Kalamazoo Candle Company in downtown Kalamazoo. This family friendly outing features nonalcoholic cocktails and food, with the setting along the Kalamazoo Mall for a lively downtown backdrop.

Enjoy a free live performance by Jeremy Allison.

LFG Bar hosts music bingo nights with a relaxed, game-night vibe. A host plays songs over the speakers while players mark the matching titles on their bingo cards. Five in a row earns a win, with prizes available. Enjoy the music along with food and a range of drink options as you play.

Flamy Grant, the chart-topping drag queen singer and songwriter, brings a glittering storytelling concert to Kalamazoo at the Wesley Foundation of Kalamazoo, co-sponsored by Portage Chapel Hill Church and Q Christian Fellowship. The performance blends Appalachian musical roots with the flair of drag artistry, creating an evening that feels both intimate and theatrical. Known for a debut that reached number one on Christian music charts and recognized by the International Folk Music Awards, Flamy delivers powerhouse vocals, sharp wit shaped by an evangelical upbringing, award-ready songs, eye-catching style, and openhearted tales that invite listeners into a powerful, communal experience. Tickets are pay what you can, with a suggested amount of $25 and a $15 option for students. Please obtain one ticket per attendee. Concessions will be available. Outside beverages are welcome, but alcohol is not permitted. Free parking is offered in the lot, and attendees are asked not to park in WMU campus lots.

Catch Andy Frasco & The U.N. with support from Kitchen Dwellers and Desmond Jones for an evening of folk pop, pop rock, Americana, and bluegrass at Warner Vineyards. The show starts at 7:00 PM.

Get ready for the first-ever Food Explosion Festival in Kalamazoo, an end-of-summer celebration packed with great food, live entertainment, community vendors, and exciting prizes. Vendor booth rentals are available, and vendor booths are set for the full event window from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

Experience a night of lively progressive bluegrass at Latitude 42 in Portage. The venue offers food and drinks to complement the music.

So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience starring Robert Neary is coming to Warner Vineyards for an evening show with special guest Resurrection Blues Band. Doors open at 6:00 PM and the performance starts at 7:30 PM. The event is all ages, rain or shine.

Xtreme Karaoke hosts karaoke every Tuesday and Sunday night.

Dean Madonia of Piano Revival brings live piano karaoke to The Old Skool Bar. Attendees can pick favorite songs to sing while he provides live piano accompaniment.

At Urban Alliance, attendees will find complimentary food and ice cream, children’s games and crafts with a bounce house, and live music by JP GOT SAVED.

Xtreme Karaoke hosts a karaoke night at LFG Gaming Bar in downtown Kalamazoo, with $3 well drinks available.

Geared toward seasoned musicians, this pub jam focuses on sharing songs, building skills, and stretching improvisational chops. Expect quicker tempos, more intricate chord work, and demanding arrangements, making it a better fit for those beyond the slow jam level. The setting at Old Dog Tavern brings an attentive crowd, with patrons enjoying food and drinks while the music unfolds, adding the energy and pressure of a live audience.

Enjoy live music at Zero, a non-alcoholic bar in downtown Kalamazoo. The performance runs from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Wednesdays and Fridays.

Hanson is bringing their pop rock sound to Warner Vineyards for an evening show. The concert starts at 7:00 PM local time at the Paw Paw venue.

An unofficial afterparty to Beats on Bates features local musician Peyton Bohl performing an acoustic set. Admission is free, and food and drinks are available for anyone looking to keep the celebration going after the main festivities.

Diane and Lisa bring a selection of favorite tunes to the Terrace. Savor craft cocktails with Neapolitan pizza out on the Terrace, or settle in for fine dining on the Patio. Reservations are not required.

Drummers and other musicians with disabilities can take part in a five-week drumming program that offers a supportive, community-centered setting for creative expression. Guided by an experienced instructor, each one-hour class builds listening skills, encourages following directions, and fosters collaboration through rhythm. Parents, guardians, family members, and chaperones are welcome to attend. Participation is free, and registration is required.

At Louie’s Trophy House in downtown Kalamazoo, music bingo features a DJ playing songs as participants mark matching squares on their cards. Prizes are awarded to those who complete a bingo.

Every Thursday night, 1871 Taproom offers an evening of singing where guests can lend their voices alongside some of the best.