Last updated September 24, 2026 · ranked from 3,252 Google reviews · How we rank
This guide to live music venues in Ann Arbor, MI keeps every stop within the city. The lineup includes Kerrytown Concert House, Michigan Theater, Zal Gaz Grotto Club, UMS, Necto, UM Hillel Klezmer Band, Club Above and LIVE. Among these entries, Kerrytown Concert House has the highest Google rating at 4.8 from 130 reviews. Michigan Theater holds a 4.7 rating from 2,055 reviews, the largest review count in this group, while Zal Gaz Grotto Club also rates 4.7 from 130 reviews. UMS follows at 4.2, Necto at 4.0, and Club Above and LIVE each have a 3.6 rating.
Top picks at a glance
1Kerrytown Concert HouseKerrytown Concert House presents emerging and established artists in an intimate 19th-century house in Ann Arbor, MI.
2Michigan TheaterMichigan Theater, a former vaudeville and silent-movie hub in Ann Arbor, MI, hosts live performances and offers a hearing loop.
3Zal Gaz Grotto ClubZal Gaz Grotto Club offers an intimate stage and table seating, with reviewers noting jazz, rock and dancing.
4.8(130)· Google4.8 out of 5 from 130 reviews (Google rating)
Concert hall · Kerrytown
A 19th-century house gives Kerrytown Concert House its distinctive, intimate setting for live music in Ann Arbor, MI. Its presentation of both emerging and established artists, paired with a 4.8 Google rating from 130 reviews, earns it the No. 2 spot. One reviewer describes a “beautiful space” and praises the people running it. Located at 415 N 4th Ave, the venue also offers wheelchair-accessible seating, an accessible entrance and restroom, and discounts for children.
Intimate historic setting
Emerging and established artists
Wheelchair-accessible seating
“Beautiful space and very nice people running the venue.”
4.7(2,055)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 2055 reviews (Google rating)
Live Music · State Street / Central Campus
A Mavis Staples concert gives Michigan Theater a concrete musical highlight: one reviewer called it a “perfect setting” and praised the theater as beautiful, comfortable, and clean. This former vaudeville and silent-movie hub at 603 E Liberty St in Ann Arbor, MI earns rank 3 for its historic setting, live performances, and audience amenities. A hearing loop and wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, and restroom support access, while an onsite bar adds convenience. Its 4.7 Google rating spans 2,055 reviews.
Historic theater setting
Mavis Staples performance
Hearing loop available
“In a highly inflated economy it is very disheartening and disappointing to see the gold membership go from 300 to 360. I understand the price hike and would be willing to pay that. But to take away the unlimited gold pass and restrict th…”
4.7(130)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 130 reviews (Google rating)
Live Music · West Stadium & Jackson Road
Open now · closes 11:58 PM
An intimate stage, table seating and a laid-back setting earn Zal Gaz Grotto Club the No. 4 spot among live music venues in Ann Arbor, MI. Reviewers describe music and dancing, with one noting jazz on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday and rock on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Another praises the reasonable drinks and cover charge. The club’s 4.7-star Google rating across 130 reviews adds support, while free parking and a wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking provide practical reasons to visit.
Intimate stage
Jazz and rock
Table seating
“Free parking and easy access are always a plus. Enjoyed the music, dancing and Modern Mexican cuisine from chef Jeff Gardner Tuesdays through Saturdays.
Jazz Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. Rock Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
The dining/eve…”
4.2(10)· Google4.2 out of 5 from 10 reviews (Google rating)
Live Music · State Street / Central Campus
Closed today
A reviewer’s praise for bringing “world-renowned talent” to Ann Arbor, MI gives UMS a performance-focused reason for its No. 5 spot. Another reviewer reports being very happy with their experience, while its Google rating stands at 4.2 out of 5 from 10 reviews. Located at 881 N University Ave, UMS also has practical features for visitors: children are welcome, and both the entrance and parking are listed as wheelchair-accessible. Credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments are accepted.
Reviewer-praised talent
Children welcome
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
“I have been very happy with my experience through UMS and I am excited about the future as well!”
4.0(681)· Google4.0 out of 5 from 681 reviews (Google rating)
Live Music · $ · State Street / Central Campus
Closed · opens 9:00 PM
Live DJs and frequent theme nights earn Necto the No. 6 spot, with a focus on DJ-led dancing at 516 E Liberty St in Ann Arbor, MI. Reviewers describe music that kept the crowd moving and a welcoming atmosphere, while the venue explicitly welcomes LGBTQ guests and identifies as a transgender safe space. A patio adds another space to the club, and listed Monday, Friday, and Saturday hours run from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. The dress code is smart casual.
Live DJs
Frequent theme nights
Patio area
“Had my first club experience here last night and it was the best time of my life”
Live performances put UM Hillel Klezmer Band at the center of this No. 7 entry, located at 1429 Hill St in Ann Arbor, MI. Its listed accessibility features include wheelchair-accessible parking and a wheelchair-accessible restroom, practical details for visitors choosing where to hear live music. There is no on-site restaurant, so this entry focuses on the performances and available facilities rather than a combined dinner-and-show experience.
3.6(47)· Google3.6 out of 5 from 47 reviews (Google rating)
Live Music · $ · Downtown / Main Street
Closed · opens 10:00 PM
Live performances share the focus with DJs and dancing at Club Above, earning it the No. 8 spot for a late-night, dance-oriented option in Ann Arbor, MI. The nightspot at 215 N Main St #300 lists Friday and Saturday hours of 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., with beer, wine, cocktails and food available. One Friday-night reviewer described reggaeton followed by merengue and bachata, while another praised the dancing. Those accounts give a specific sense of its DJ-driven side alongside its listed live music offerings.
Live music and DJs
Dedicated dance floor
Late weekend hours
“Great place to dance. Sometimes, there is a great female dance teacher, she is the best!!!”
3.6(199)· Google3.6 out of 5 from 199 reviews (Google rating)
Live Music · $$ · Downtown / Main Street
Closed · opens 9:00 PM
Themed nights and local DJs give LIVE its dance-floor focus at 102 S 1st St in Ann Arbor, MI. It earns rank 9 for combining that club setting with live music and live performances among its listed features. Friday and Saturday hours run from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., making it a late-night option for groups. Bottle service and VIP areas are available, alongside beer, wine and cocktails. The entrance and restroom are wheelchair-accessible, and paid garage and lot parking are listed nearby options.
Local DJs
Live performances
Late weekend hours
“Drinks were not worth the price and there was a group of guys just standing on the dance floor with drinks staring at girls the entire time which was super uncomfortable. Guess they can’t do anything about it unless things got physical.”
3.6(199)3.6 out of 5 from 199 reviews (Google rating)
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199
Downtown / Main Street
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Closed
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How we ranked this list
Each live music venue is scored on a Bayesian-weighted rating (its rating adjusted for how many reviews it has compared with the Ann Arbor category average), how recently we verified its details, and how complete its listing is. Scores and ranks are stored, so the order only changes when the underlying data changes.
Live Music Venues in Ann Arbor, MI: common questions
Where can I hear folk, roots or bluegrass music in Ann Arbor, MI?
The Ark at 316 S Main St presents acoustic folk and roots music in an intimate nonprofit venue. North Star Lounge at 301 N 5th Ave holds its Bluegrass Party on Fridays, with music and events scheduled from 7 to 10 p.m.
Which venues combine food with live music?
North Star Lounge is a vegan bar and live music venue, open Wednesday through Saturday from 5 to 11 p.m. Cosa Sabrosa, inside Zal Gaz Grotto Club at 2070 W Stadium Blvd, serves Mexican food with vegetarian and vegan options. It offers limited-service dining without waitstaff, and live music events take place through the club. Its listed restaurant hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 4 to 8:30 p.m.
Which venues stay open late on weekends?
Necto at 516 E Liberty St and LIVE at 102 S 1st St list Friday and Saturday hours of 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Club Above at 215 N Main St #300 lists 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. on those nights. Necto features live DJs; LIVE and Club Above also list live performances.
Which venues have wheelchair-accessible facilities?
Michigan Theater, Hill Auditorium, The Ark and Kerrytown Concert House list wheelchair-accessible entrances, parking and restrooms. Kerrytown Concert House also lists accessible seating, and Michigan Theater has a hearing loop. Cosa Sabrosa lists accessible entrances, parking, restrooms and seating. LIVE lists an accessible entrance and restroom.
Where is parking available for a music outing?
Cosa Sabrosa lists a free parking lot at 2070 W Stadium Blvd, the address it shares with Zal Gaz Grotto Club. Michigan Theater and Hill Auditorium list paid garage, lot and street parking. The Ark lists those paid options plus free street parking, while Kerrytown Concert House lists paid lot and street parking.
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