Festivals / Holland (Local Spins lists Ottawa County Fairgrounds for 2026)
The Holland Celtic Society's Celtic music festival and highland games in Holland, Michigan: a 21+ Irish pub night with Celtic rock on Friday and a family day on Saturday.
- Holland, MI 49423
- (616) 813-8678
- Late June: Fri 4–11pm (21+ pub night) and Saturday. Next: June 18–19, 2027
- Varies by event
Live music clubs / Downtown / Heartside
A concert club in the Heartside area of downtown Grand Rapids, operating since 1972, with four stages and touring acts.
- 133 Cesar E. Chavez Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
- (616) 451-8232
- Event nights only, see calendar; box office Mon–Fri 12pm–6pm (Cherry Street side)
- Varies by event
Live music clubs / Ottawa Beach Road (toward Holland State Park)
A self-styled “five-star dive bar” on Ottawa Beach Road in Holland, on the way to Holland State Park, with regular live music from local acts.
- 1136 Ottawa Beach Rd, Holland, MI 49424
- (616) 399-5730
- Mon–Fri 5pm–1am; Sat–Sun 12pm–1am
Karaoke / Downtown
An all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue restaurant and soju cocktail bar in downtown Grand Rapids with private karaoke rooms you can book.
- 169 Louis Campau Promenade NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
- (616) 369-5765
- Tue–Sat 4pm–2am; Sun 12pm–9pm; Mon closed
Festivals / Downtown Kalamazoo (Old Dog Tavern, 2026)
The annual blues festival of the nonprofit Kalamazoo Valley Blues Association; the two-day 2026 edition was held at Old Dog Tavern in downtown Kalamazoo.
- 402 E Kalamazoo Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
- July, two days, Fri–Sat (2026: July 10–11 at Old Dog Tavern)
Concert halls & amphitheaters / Downtown Holland
A historic theatre in downtown Holland operated by Hope College.
Concert halls & amphitheaters / Lake Michigan College campus (St. Joseph/Benton Harbor)
Lake Michigan College's performing arts center in Benton Harbor, serving the St. Joseph–Benton Harbor area.
- 2755 E Napier Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
- (269) 927-8700
- Box office opens 90 minutes before performances; tickets online
- All ages
Live music clubs / Downtown Benton Harbor (Arts District)
A brewpub in downtown Benton Harbor's Arts District with craft beer, pizza and a stage for live music.
- 190 5th St, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
- (269) 925-8760
- Sun 12pm–10pm; Mon closed; Tue–Thu 11:30am–11pm; Fri–Sat 11:30am–1am
Live music clubs / South Division (toward Wyoming)
A family-owned bar on South Division in Grand Rapids, operating since 1938, with live bands on weekends and karaoke nights.
- 2401 S Division Ave, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
- (616) 245-4394
- Mon–Thu 3pm–2am; Fri–Sun 12pm–2am; live bands Fri–Sat 9pm–1am; karaoke nights
Live music clubs / Northside / downtown Kalamazoo
A long-running bar and grill on Kalamazoo's Northside near downtown, with a weekly open mic, live music and karaoke.
- 629 Walbridge St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
- (269) 385-9359
- Weekly: Mon open mic 8pm; Fri live music 5–7:30pm; Sat karaoke with DJ 9pm–1am
Party spots & roller disco / Wyoming (Grand Rapids metro)
A large bowling and entertainment center in Wyoming, in the Grand Rapids metro, with Wednesday line dancing and Friday music nights.
- 5656 Clyde Park Ave SW, Wyoming, MI 49509
- (616) 530-2400
- Fri 7am–2am; Sat 11am–2am; Sun–Thu 11am–midnight. Line dancing every Wed 6–9pm; Friday 9pm live music, DJ or theme nights (e.g. Latin Fusion Night with DJ Miki)
- Varies by event
Festivals / Calhoun County Fairgrounds
A week-long bluegrass and country festival with camping at the Calhoun County Fairgrounds in Marshall.
- 720 Fair St, Marshall, MI 49068
- (269) 788-2597
- Late July, week-long with camping (2026: July 20–25)
- All ages
Festivals / Heritage Landing, downtown Muskegon on Muskegon Lake
An Irish and Celtic music festival at Heritage Landing on Muskegon Lake in downtown Muskegon, with six stages of live music and traditional dance.
- 1051 7th St (Heritage Landing), Muskegon, MI 49440
- (231) 683-2065
- Mid-September: Thursday pub preview party, then Fri–Sun. Next: Sept 16–19, 2027 (28th festival). Free entry Sunday 10:30am–noon
- All ages
Festivals / Leila Arboretum, Battle Creek
A two-day metal and hardcore festival in Battle Creek with Michigan and touring bands; the 2026 edition was held at Leila Arboretum.
- Battle Creek, MI
- Mid-August, two days (2026: Aug 14–15 at Leila Arboretum)
Live music clubs / Downtown / Studio Park
An intimate 200-seat listening room on the second floor of Studio Park in downtown Grand Rapids, with singer-songwriters, bands, jazz and comedy.
- 123 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
- (616) 900-9500
- Event nights only; see calendar
- Varies by event
Concert halls & amphitheaters / Western Michigan University campus
Western Michigan University's performing arts hall in Kalamazoo, with roughly 3,500 seats.
- 1341 Theatre Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
- (269) 387-2300
- Event nights only; see the box office page for hours
- All ages
Live music clubs / Downtown
A dueling-piano bar in downtown Grand Rapids where two pianists play request-driven sing-alongs.
- 180 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
- (616) 776-9000
- Wed–Thu 8pm–12am (pianos 9pm, no cover); Fri–Sat 6pm–1:30am (pianos 8pm, $5 cover after 9pm); second-floor DJ Fri–Sat from 9pm
- 21+
Live music clubs / Downtown Kalamazoo (Historic Star Building)
An eclectic tavern in the historic Star Building in downtown Kalamazoo, known for a wide variety of live music.
Jazz, blues & soul / Alger Heights
A neighborhood restaurant in Grand Rapids' Alger Heights serving wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, with live music at dinner.
- 2434 Eastern Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
- (616) 288-6976
- Mon–Thu 11am–9pm; Fri–Sat 11am–10pm; Sun 10am–8pm; live music evenings and Sunday brunch
- All ages
Social dance: Latin, swing, country / Oshtemo Township (corner of 3rd St & H Ave)
A rural grange hall west of Kalamazoo in Oshtemo Township, where contra, square and English country dances are held to live music.
- 3234 N 3rd St, Kalamazoo, MI
- Contras and squares on selected Saturdays 7:30–10:30pm (beginner lesson 7pm); English country dance on selected Wednesdays 7–9:30pm; “Just for Fun” Sunday afternoon dances
- All ages
Live music clubs / Downtown Holland
A nonprofit, general-admission music venue in a former movie house in downtown Holland, hosting rock, indie and tribute shows.
- 248 S River Ave, Holland, MI 49423
- (616) 867-0085
- Event nights only; doors usually 60 minutes before the event
- 18+
Clubs & dance floors / Downtown Holland
A dive bar and nightclub in downtown Holland with bands and DJs.
Karaoke / West Side / Leonard St
A neighborhood bar on West Leonard Street on Grand Rapids' West Side, with karaoke four nights a week.
- 1141 Leonard St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
- (616) 988-7529
- Karaoke Wed–Sat 9pm–2am
Live music clubs / Portage (Kalamazoo metro)
A craft brewery in Portage, in the Kalamazoo metro, with a large outdoor beer garden and summer weekend concerts.
- 8302 Portage Rd, Portage, MI 49002
- (269) 365-0008
- Beer garden concerts Fri–Sat, May 1–Sep 30 (about 7–10pm, usually $5 cover); karaoke nights in the taproom
- All ages
Live music clubs / Downtown / Heartside
An independent pinball bar and standing-room concert room in Grand Rapids' Heartside, booking touring indie, punk, rock and hip-hop acts.
- 68 Commerce Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
- (616) 272-3758
- Wed–Fri 4pm–2am; Sat 1pm–2am; Sun 4pm–2am; Mon–Tue closed unless a show is scheduled (opens 1 hour before doors)
- Varies by event
Live music clubs / Bridge Street / West Side
A Nashville-style, three-floor restaurant and bar in Grand Rapids' Bridge Street district with Southern food and a weekly music schedule.
- 401 Stocking Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
- (616) 438-6133
- Weekly: Wed line dancing with Cowboy Rob 7pm; Thu open mic 7pm; Fri live bands 9pm; Sat DJ night
Lounges & rooftops / Downtown (Amway Grand Plaza lobby)
A cocktail lounge on the main lobby level of the historic Amway Grand Plaza hotel in downtown Grand Rapids, with live entertainment on weekends.
- 187 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
- (616) 776-3265
- Sun–Thu 4pm–11pm; Fri 4pm–12am; Sat 12pm–12am; live entertainment on weekends
Live music clubs / West Side / Leonard St
A neighborhood saloon on Leonard Street on Grand Rapids' West Side with free live music every weekend, year-round.
- 1152 Leonard St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
- (616) 451-0044
- Mon–Tue 3pm–12am; Wed–Sun 11am–2am; live bands Fri–Sat 9pm, no cover
Social dance: Latin, swing, country / Downtown Grand Rapids (next to Grand Rapids Art Museum)
A public plaza in downtown Grand Rapids next to the Grand Rapids Art Museum, home to outdoor Tuesday-night swing dances from late May to mid-October.
- 135 Monroe Center St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
- (616) 617-4842
- GROSS swing dance every Tue (summer series late May–mid-October): free lesson 7pm, then dancing; some nights with a live band
- All ages

Clubs & dance floors / Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids' only LGBTQ+ dance club, downtown: a dance floor with DJs and drag shows downstairs and a quieter lounge upstairs.
- 69 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
- (616) 454-8720
- Varies by source: Wed–Sat 8 pm–2 am (closed Mon–Tue), or daily from 4 pm; confirm before visiting
- 18+
Concert halls & amphitheaters / Saugatuck
A nonprofit arts center in Saugatuck with a performance hall for concerts, theatre and community events.
- 400 Culver St, Saugatuck, MI 49453
- (269) 857-2399
- Event nights only; see calendar
- All ages
Live music clubs / North Grand Rapids / Plainfield Twp
A large sports bar and restaurant in north Grand Rapids (Plainfield Township) with a palm-tree patio where local bands play in the warm months.
- 5301 Northland Dr NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
- (616) 301-0600
- Daily 11am–12am; outdoor patio bands most nights in warm months
Karaoke / Downtown Kalamazoo
A downtown Kalamazoo pub on E Kalamazoo Ave with weekly entertainment: karaoke, team trivia and open mic nights.
- 241 E Kalamazoo Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
- (269) 488-7782
- Karaoke Fri 8:30pm, Sun 8pm
Concert halls & amphitheaters / New Buffalo Township
The event center at Four Winds New Buffalo casino in New Buffalo, booking national R&B, rock, country and comedy acts.
- 11111 Wilson Rd, New Buffalo, MI 49117
- (866) 494-6371
- Event center: show nights only; bands at Kankakee Grille and DJs at C Bar on weekend nights
- 21+
Lounges & rooftops / Downtown (near Van Andel Arena)
A restaurant and bar near Van Andel Arena in downtown Grand Rapids that turns into a DJ spot late on weekend nights.
- 25 Ottawa Ave SW, Suite 103, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
- (616) 551-1412
- Wed 11:30am–1am; Thu 11:30am–10pm; Fri–Sat 11:30am–2am; Sun 10am–3pm; Mon–Tue closed
Festivals / Various venues in downtown Kalamazoo
A free, week-long multicultural music festival at venues across downtown Kalamazoo, created by artists for the community.
- Kalamazoo, MI
- Late September, seven days (2026: Sept 21–27)
- All ages
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.