Live Music in Ann Arbor worth going out for.

The calendar here lives and dies by the university term, and I plan around it the way everyone else does.

I keep track of live music in Ann Arbor and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Browse Ann Arbor neighborhood by neighborhood, get ideas just for you, or ask me anything.

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Top picks

Jazz at Weber’s Habitat

Jazz at Weber’s Habitat

Sat, Sep 12 · 9:00 PM

Lakewood • $$

Weekend jazz lounge

Traditional Irish Session

Traditional Irish Session

Sun, Sep 13 · 6:00 PM

Old Fourth Ward • $$

Live irish folk music

Everything Yes

Everything Yes One-time only

Wed, Sep 30 · 8:00 PM

Old Fourth Ward • $

Intimate indie rock room

Ann Arbor Morris Pub Sing

Ann Arbor Morris Pub Sing

Tue, Oct 13 · 7:00 PM

Dicken

Sea shanties & craft lager

Pub Sing

Pub Sing

Tue, Oct 13 · 7:00 PM

Dicken

Sea shanty singalong

Free Live Trivia

Free Live Trivia

Thu, Sep 17 · 7:00 PM

Old Fourth Ward • $

Competitive trivia night

Free Live Trivia At Bløm

Free Live Trivia At Bløm

Thu, Sep 17 · 7:00 PM

Old Fourth Ward • $

Trivia games with prizes

The Bends

The Bends One-time only

Tue, Nov 10 · 7:00 PM

Old Fourth Ward • $

Intimate rock club

Hear.say Brewing

Hear.say Brewing Newcomer

Lakewood

craft beer & improv theater

The Habitat

The Habitat

Lakewood • $$

Cozy jazz lounge & cocktails

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Frequently asked questions

How are these live music in Ann Arbor chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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