This event is in the past.It took place on April 19, 2026 at Michigan Theater.


The Michigan Pops Orchestra throws a 30th birthday bash mixing Mendelssohn with Pixar, Bernstein with stage antics. Student musicians from every major bring serious talent and playful energy to this beloved Ann Arbor tradition.
family-friendly
student musicians
film scores
classical meets pop
Tips
🎻violin concerto competition winner featured
đź’µfree for kids, seniors, and public school students
🎓completely student-run and directed
30 Years of Pops Love
Old Fourth Ward


The Michigan Pops Orchestra throws a 30th birthday bash mixing Mendelssohn with Pixar, Bernstein with stage antics. Student musicians from every major bring serious talent and playful energy to this beloved Ann Arbor tradition.
family-friendly
student musicians
film scores
classical meets pop
Tips
🎻violin concerto competition winner featured
đź’µfree for kids, seniors, and public school students
🎓completely student-run and directed
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