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Clubs, techno and house rooms, live music venues, jazz bars, karaoke, social dance nights and festivals in Detroit and across Michigan, with address, phone, hours and the official calendar.

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Live music clubs / West Side Saginaw

White's Bar

A neighborhood bar on State Street on Saginaw's west side that offers live music twice a day, 364 days a year.

  • 2609 State St, Saginaw, MI 48602
  • (989) 792-2631
  • Live music twice a day, every day (364 days a year); open mic Mondays at 10pm

Festivals / Whole Life Farm, Van Buren County (rural Southwest Michigan)

Whole Life Farm Folk Fest

An intimate one-day folk, bluegrass and Americana festival on a rustic farm near Lawrence, held on July 4 with a fireworks finale.

  • 48606 CR 673, Lawrence, MI 49064
  • One day on July 4 (noon–1am), fireworks finale, limited camping by request. 2026: Saturday, July 4 (first edition). 2027 date not yet announced.
  • All ages

Social dance: Latin, swing, country / Lexington (Sanilac County, Thumb)

WHR Six Gun Territory

A Wild West-themed family attraction on Roach Road near Lexington in Michigan's Thumb; current operation is not confirmed.

  • 6425 Roach Rd, Lexington, MI 48450
  • (810) 359-8418
  • Line dancing Thu 7pm (per a line-dance directory)

Live music clubs / Downtown Ypsilanti

Ypsi Alehouse

A brewpub on Pearl Street in downtown Ypsilanti, with local singer-songwriters playing Tuesday through Saturday evenings.

  • 124 Pearl St, Suite 100, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
  • (734) 487-1555
  • Sun–Thu noon–10pm; Fri–Sat noon–midnight; live music Tue–Sat 7–9pm; open mic 2nd–4th Tuesday, 7pm
  • All ages

Live music clubs / West Stadium

Zal Gaz Grotto

A Masonic “Grotto” social club in Ann Arbor's West Stadium area that doubles as a popular local music room, with a ballroom and clubroom.

  • 2070 W Stadium Blvd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
  • (734) 663-1202
  • Music nights per calendar (typically Fri–Sun evenings, Monday big band, some Tuesdays jazz)

Live music clubs / Downtown Ypsilanti

Ziggy's

A small bar, carryout and performance space on W Michigan Ave in downtown Ypsilanti, with an alley and back-patio bar.

  • 206 W Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
  • Mon–Wed & Sun 6–11pm; Thu 6pm–midnight; Fri–Sat 6pm–1am (may vary with performance times)

Karaoke / Linden Road, Flint Township

Zumi Buffet

A Mongolian grill, sushi and buffet restaurant on Linden Road in Flint with private KTV-style karaoke rooms, opened January 27, 2026.

  • 2113 S Linden Rd, Flint, MI 48532
  • (810) 776-0168
  • Buffet: lunch Mon–Sat 11am–4pm; dinner Mon–Thu 4–9pm, Fri–Sat 4–9:30pm; private karaoke rooms by reservation (later on Fri–Sat)

Lounges & rooftops / Downtown

AC Lounge

The lobby cocktail lounge of the AC Hotel by Marriott in downtown Grand Rapids, which becomes a DJ lounge on Friday and Saturday nights.

  • 50 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
  • (616) 776-3200
  • DJs Fri–Sat nights

Live music clubs / Harbor Country (near New Buffalo)

The Acorn

A performance venue in Three Oaks, in Michigan's Harbor Country near New Buffalo, booking national Americana, roots-rock and folk acts.

  • 107 Generations Dr, Three Oaks, MI 49128
  • (269) 756-3879
  • Event nights only, see calendar
  • Varies by event

Concert halls & amphitheaters / Downtown riverfront

Acrisure Amphitheater

A new 12,000-capacity outdoor amphitheater on the Grand River in downtown Grand Rapids, open since May 2026.

  • 201 Market Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
  • Event days only (seasonal outdoor venue); see calendar
  • All ages

Clubs & dance floors / South Division / Burton Heights

Agave Sports Lounge

A Mexican seafood restaurant and sports lounge on South Division in Grand Rapids that turns into a Latin dance club on Friday and Saturday nights.

  • 2053 S Division Ave, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
  • (616) 591-2105
  • Latin dance club Fri–Sat nights; Wed free dance classes followed by social dancing

Festivals / Allegan High School (Allegan County)

Allegan Folklife Music-Art Festival

A one-day indoor festival of traditional and acoustic music, art, food and workshops at Allegan High School in Allegan.

  • Allegan, MI
  • One-day indoor festival in late March, 10am–8pm. 2026: March 28. Future editions not yet announced.
  • All ages

Karaoke / Downtown Kalamazoo

Alley Cat

A small bar on East Michigan Avenue in downtown Kalamazoo, made 'by locals for locals,' with Thursday karaoke, a Wednesday open mic and live music on weekends.

  • 266 E Michigan Ave, Suite B, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
  • (269) 254-8835
  • Opens 2pm; karaoke Thu 8pm–midnight (hosted by SVCP); open mic Wed 8–10pm; live music and entertainment Fri–Sat (see events)

Live music clubs / Portage (Kalamazoo metro)

AZO Venue, Lounge & Grill

A venue, lounge and grill in Portage, in the Kalamazoo metro area, with live music every week.

Clubs & dance floors / Downtown

The B.O.B.

A multi-level entertainment building in downtown Grand Rapids with restaurants, a brewery, a comedy club and several nightlife rooms.

  • 20 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
  • (616) 356-2000
  • Tue–Wed 4pm–12am; Thu–Sat 4pm–1am; Sun–Mon closed (hours may change for events)
  • 21+

Clubs & dance floors / South Kalamazoo (Vanrick Dr, off Portage Rd)

Back Alley Saloon

A neighborhood saloon on Vanrick Drive in south Kalamazoo where Friday music bingo turns into a DJ dance party; its current operation is not confirmed.

  • 3645 Vanrick Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
  • (269) 343-2456
  • Fridays: music bingo 6–8pm, then DJ dance music late
  • 21+

Party spots & roller disco / North Kalamazoo (Vanrick Dr, off Riverview Dr)

Back Alley Saloon at Continental Lanes

A bar and grill inside the Continental Lanes bowling center on Kalamazoo's north side, with karaoke and DJ dance nights on weekends from 9pm.

  • 3645 Vanrick Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
  • (269) 343-2626
  • Back Alley Saloon: Wed–Thu noon–9pm, Fri noon–11pm, Sat 5–11pm, Sun noon–9pm (lanes open an hour later); closed Mon–Tue. Karaoke and DJ dance music on weekend nights from 9pm

Clubs & dance floors / Downtown

The BackForty Saloon

A downtown Grand Rapids country saloon with local country bands, country DJs and line dancing on Friday and Saturday nights.

  • 48 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
  • (616) 742-4040
  • Fri–Sat 6pm–1:30am; DJ or band from 9pm
  • 21+

Live music clubs / Downtown Kalamazoo

Bell's Eccentric Cafe

The taproom and restaurant of Bell's Brewery in downtown Kalamazoo, with a dedicated concert room and an outdoor Beer Garden stage.

  • 355 E Kalamazoo Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
  • (269) 382-2332
  • Cafe: Sun 11am–9pm; Mon closed; Tue–Thu 11am–10pm; Fri–Sat 11am–11pm (kitchen closes 1 hour earlier); concerts on scheduled nights
  • 18+

Concert halls & amphitheaters / North Monroe

The BIG Room at SILVA

The concert and event hall of SILVA, a dinnertainment venue in a former furniture factory in Grand Rapids' North Monroe district.

  • 975 Ottawa Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
  • (616) 757-4582
  • Event nights only, see calendar; kitchen closes 10pm
  • Varies by event

Live music clubs / Eastown

Billy's Lounge

A blues-rooted bar and stage in Grand Rapids' Eastown neighborhood that mixes live bands with weekly DJ nights.

  • 1437 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
  • (616) 459-5757
  • Mon–Fri 3pm–2am; Sat 9pm–2am; Sun 1pm–12am (as listed on the website)
  • 21+

Live music clubs / Downtown South Haven

Black River Tavern

A long-standing tavern in downtown South Haven with live music on weekends and The River Bottom speakeasy downstairs.

  • 403 Phoenix St, South Haven, MI 49090
  • (269) 637-4837
  • Live music on weekends

Jazz, blues & soul / Downtown Muskegon

The Block

An intimate, historic club-style room in downtown Muskegon run by the West Michigan Symphony, presenting jazz and small-ensemble concerts.

  • 360 W Western Ave, Muskegon, MI 49440
  • (231) 726-3231
  • Concert nights only; WMS ticket services Mon–Fri 9:30am–4:30pm
  • All ages

Festivals / Belknap Park, north of downtown Grand Rapids

Breakaway Music Festival Michigan

The Michigan stop of the Breakaway touring EDM festival: two days of electronic music in Grand Rapids' Belknap Park with national DJ and producer headliners.

  • 30 Coldbrook St NE (Belknap Park), Grand Rapids, MI 49505
  • Mid-August, two days, Fri–Sat (2026: Aug 14–15)
  • 18+

Live music clubs / Downtown Saugatuck waterfront

The Butler

A waterfront restaurant on the Lake Kalamazoo harbor in downtown Saugatuck, with outdoor live entertainment every summer.

  • 40 Butler St, Saugatuck, MI 49453
  • (269) 857-3501
  • Mon–Sat 11am–10pm; Sun 11am–9pm; outdoor live entertainment Memorial Day–Labor Day
  • All ages

Karaoke / Walker / Standale (west of Grand Rapids)

Cesar's Pub

A neighborhood pub on Lake Michigan Drive (M-45) on the Walker/Standale side of Grand Rapids, with karaoke three nights a week.

  • 4072 Lake Michigan Dr NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49534
  • (616) 551-0906
  • Karaoke Wed 8pm–12am; Fri–Sat 9pm–1am

Clubs & dance floors / Kalamazoo

Club Vortex

Kalamazoo’s LGBTQ+ nightclub: Saturday nights of DJs, dancing, drag and themed parties in the downtown Blue Dolphin building.

  • 502 S. Burdick St. (inside Blue Dolphin), Kalamazoo, MI 49007
  • (269) 343-4993
  • Saturdays 9 pm–2 am
  • 21+

Festivals / Kalamazoo Valley Community College main (Texas Township) campus

Cooper's Glen Music Festival

GLAMA's acoustic music festival returns as “Cooper's Glen, Again!” on September 26, 2026 at Kalamazoo Valley Community College's Texas Township campus in Kalamazoo.

  • 6767 W. O Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
  • One day, 10am–9pm (workshops from 10:15am, concerts 3–9pm). Revival edition: Saturday, Sept 26, 2026. Previously annual 2002–2018.
  • All ages

Clubs & dance floors / Downtown Saugatuck waterfront

Coral Gables

Saugatuck's waterfront entertainment complex, established in 1958, with a restaurant and several nightlife rooms for DJ dancing, karaoke, line dancing, piano bar and comedy.

  • 220 Water St, Saugatuck, MI 49453
  • (269) 857-2162
  • Fri–Sat: Crow Bar DJ nights 9pm–2am, Corner Bar karaoke 9pm–2am, Cowboys line dancing 8pm–2am; piano bar 9pm–1am and Tiki Bar live music in season; Saturday comedy 8pm
  • 21+

Lounges & rooftops / Downtown Kalamazoo

Dabney & Co.

A craft cocktail bar and lounge with a Southern contemporary kitchen in downtown Kalamazoo, with live music every week.

  • 344 N Rose St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
  • (269) 315-0689
  • Tue–Thu 4pm–10pm; Fri–Sat 4pm–12:30am; Sun–Mon closed

Live music clubs / Pere Marquette Park (Lake Michigan beach)

The Deck

Muskegon's only beachfront restaurant, at Pere Marquette Park on Lake Michigan, serving BBQ with a seasonal live-music schedule.

  • 1601 Beach St, Muskegon, MI 49441
  • (231) 755-5022
  • Seasonal (spring to early fall); closed for the season as of late September 2026
  • All ages

Concert halls & amphitheaters / Downtown

DeVos Performance Hall

A riverfront theatre of about 2,500 seats attached to DeVos Place in downtown Grand Rapids.

  • 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
  • (616) 742-6500
  • Event days only; see calendar
  • All ages

Clubs & dance floors / Downtown

Dublin Hall

An Irish-themed hall in downtown Grand Rapids that runs DJ dance nights from Tuesday through Sunday.

  • 100 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
  • (616) 456-7673
  • DJ dancing Tue–Sun (check with the venue for times)
  • 21+

Karaoke / Eastside Kalamazoo

Duck Inn-Waddle Out Lounge

A neighborhood bar and lounge on Kalamazoo's east side that a karaoke directory lists with karaoke on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 9pm.

  • 3214 Brookfield Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
  • Karaoke Tue, Thu and Sat from 9pm

Festivals / Eastown neighborhood (Wealthy St SE between Giddings Ave and Lake Dr / Ethel Ave), Grand Rapids

Eastown Streetfair

A long-running one-day neighborhood street festival on Wealthy Street in Grand Rapids' Eastown district, with live music as a main draw.

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • One Saturday in early-to-mid September, about 9am–9pm, live music from noon. 2024: Sept 7. 2025: Sept 6. 2026: listed for Sept 19, not confirmed by an official source.
  • All ages

Festivals / Oceana County, West Michigan (Sherwood Forest at Double JJ Resort)

Electric Forest

A camping festival in the illuminated Sherwood Forest at the Double JJ Resort in Rothbury, West Michigan, with EDM, house and bass headliners alongside jam bands.

  • 5900 Water Rd (Double JJ Resort), Rothbury, MI 49452
  • Late June, Thu–Sun camping festival. Next: June 24–27, 2027

Addresses, phone numbers and hours come from each venue's official channels, and every page shows when we checked them. Nightlife changes fast: check the venue's current calendar, age policy and cover before you go.

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