This event is in the past.It took place on June 8, 2026 at The Ark.










The Ark's legendary listening room opens its stage to anyone with a guitar and a dream. Drop your name in the hat for a chance to play eight minutes of original music, or grab a seat and discover Ann Arbor's next big thing before they blow up.
Historic listening room
Intimate live music
Emerging local talent
Acoustic open stage
Tips
🛋️"almost like watching an artist in your living room"
🎫names drawn at 7:55 and 8:30 — arrive early to enter
The Ark’s Open Stage
Old Fourth Ward










The Ark's legendary listening room opens its stage to anyone with a guitar and a dream. Drop your name in the hat for a chance to play eight minutes of original music, or grab a seat and discover Ann Arbor's next big thing before they blow up.
Historic listening room
Intimate live music
Emerging local talent
Acoustic open stage
Tips
🛋️"almost like watching an artist in your living room"
🎫names drawn at 7:55 and 8:30 — arrive early to enter
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