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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 / Downtown / Heartside

The Pyramid Scheme

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

Rapid River Stillhouse

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

Festivals / Lions Park (Lions Pavilion Park), across from New Buffalo City Beach, Berrien County

Red, White & BBQ Country Music Festival

A one-day country music and BBQ festival on July 3 at Lions Park in New Buffalo, across from the city beach, produced by the nonprofit Exit One Events.

  • 101 Marquette Drive, New Buffalo, MI 49117
  • One day on July 3, the eve of Independence Day, 11am–9pm. 2026: Friday, July 3. 2027 date not yet announced.
  • All ages

Lounges & rooftops / Downtown (Amway Grand Plaza lobby)

Rendezvous at Amway Grand Plaza

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

Festivals / River North / Monroe North district: 555 Monroe, Sixth Street Park and Sixth Street Bridge, downtown Grand Rapids

Return to the River Music & Art Festival

A free two-day music and art festival on the Grand River in the River North (Monroe North) district of downtown Grand Rapids.

  • 555 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI
  • (616) 719-4610
  • Late-August weekend (Sat–Sun), free; 2025 hours Sat 1–11pm, Sun 1–8pm. 2025: Aug 23–24. 2026: Aug 22–23 (5th annual). 2027 date not yet announced.
  • All ages

Live music clubs / West Side / Leonard St

River City Saloon

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

Party spots & roller disco / Stadium Drive, Oshtemo Township (west Kalamazoo)

Rollerworld

A roller rink on Stadium Drive on Kalamazoo's west side, open since 1978, with an adults-only Retro Adult Night on Fridays.

  • 7491 Stadium Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
  • (269) 375-4609
  • Fri Retro Adult Night 9–11pm (adults only); public sessions per the calendar (hours subject to change)
  • Varies by event

Social dance: Latin, swing, country / Downtown Grand Rapids (next to Grand Rapids Art Museum)

Rosa Parks Circle

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

Rumors Night Club

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+

Karaoke / West Laketon Avenue, near the Lake Express ferry

Sandbar

A long-time Muskegon lakeshore bar and grill on West Laketon Avenue near the Lake Express ferry, with karaoke and dancing on Friday and Saturday nights.

  • 1031 W Laketon Ave, Muskegon, MI 49441
  • (231) 759-0348
  • Mon–Sat 10am–midnight; Sun noon–midnight; karaoke and dance floor Fri–Sat 9pm–1am

Concert halls & amphitheaters / Saugatuck

Saugatuck Center for the Arts

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

The Score Restaurant & Sports Bar

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

Shakespeare's Pub

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

Festivals / Lions Park Pavilion, across from New Buffalo City Beach, Berrien County

Ship & Shore Blues & Soul Festival

A two-day blues and soul festival at the Lions Park Pavilion across from New Buffalo's city beach, reimagining the town's historic Ship & Shore Festival.

  • 101 Marquette Drive, New Buffalo, MI 49117
  • Two days in early August (Sat noon–11pm, Sun noon–7pm). 2026: Aug 8–9. 2027 dates not yet announced.
  • All ages

Concert halls & amphitheaters / New Buffalo Township

Silver Creek Event Center at Four Winds New Buffalo

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)

Social House Kitchen & Bar

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

Sounds of the Zoo

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

Festivals / Downtown South Haven

South Haven Jazz Festival

A two-day jazz festival at the Huron Street Pavilion in downtown South Haven, presented with the local music venue Foundry Hall since 2017.

  • Huron St Pavilion, South Haven, MI
  • (269) 220-0444
  • Mid/late September, Fri–Sat (2026: Sept 18–19)
  • All ages

Concert halls & amphitheaters / Downtown / Heritage Hill edge

St. Cecilia Music Center

A restored 1894 landmark concert hall on the edge of Heritage Hill in downtown Grand Rapids, presenting chamber, jazz and folk series.

  • 24 Ransom Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
  • (616) 459-2224
  • Office Mon–Fri 9am–5pm; concerts on scheduled evenings
  • All ages

Concert halls & amphitheaters / Downtown Muskegon

The Stage at The Corner

A performance hall on the upper level of The Corner building in downtown Muskegon, hosting punk, emo and indie shows, theatre and film.

  • 280 W Muskegon Ave, Muskegon, MI 49440
  • (616) 414-1965
  • Event nights only
  • Varies by event

Live music clubs / Wyoming / South Division

The Stray

A music and arts cafe on Division Avenue less than 15 minutes south of downtown Grand Rapids, with live music on Friday and Saturday evenings.

  • 4253 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI 49548
  • Mon–Sat 8am–10pm; closed Sun; live music Fri–Sat evenings (mostly free)
  • All ages

Social dance: Latin, swing, country / Downtown Muskegon (Shoreline Drive)

Tallies & Tailpipes (TNT Bar)

A bar on the lower level of Hot Rod Harley-Davidson on Shoreline Drive in downtown Muskegon, with line-dance lessons on Tuesday nights.

  • 149 Shoreline Dr, Suite B, Muskegon, MI 49440
  • (231) 722-0000
  • Line-dance lessons ('Boots & Beats') Tuesdays 6–9pm; cornhole on Tuesdays

Party spots & roller disco / Grandville (Grand Rapids metro)

Tarry Hall Roller Skating Rink

A roller rink in Grandville, about 15 minutes southwest of downtown Grand Rapids, open since 1959 and running an 18+ Adult Night on Thursdays.

  • 3330 Fairlanes Ave, Grandville, MI 49418
  • (616) 534-8235
  • Adult Night (18+) Thu 8:30–11pm; public sessions Fri 7–10pm, Sat 6:30–9:30pm
  • 18+

Live music clubs / West Side

Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill

A retro, wood-panelled neighborhood bar with a small stage on Grand Rapids' West Side, booking rockabilly, blues and punk bands.

Live music clubs / Southeast Grand Rapids / near Kentwood

Twisted Bull Saloon

A country-and-western bar in southeast Grand Rapids near Kentwood, operating since 1978, with live country on weekends and karaoke on weeknights.

  • 3230 Eastern Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508
  • (616) 245-0531
  • Mon–Sat 11am–2am; Sun 12pm–8pm; live country bands Fri–Sat; karaoke Mon–Thu

Festivals / Heritage Landing, downtown Muskegon on Muskegon Lake

Unity Christian Music Festival

A multi-day Christian music festival on the Muskegon Lake waterfront in downtown Muskegon, the flagship event of the local nonprofit Alive on the Lakeshore.

  • 1051 7th St (Heritage Landing), Muskegon, MI 49440
  • (231) 224-6034
  • Early/mid August: free 'Day Zero' night on Wednesday, then Thu–Sat. Next: Aug 11–14, 2027
  • All ages

Festivals / Belknap Park, north of downtown Grand Rapids

Upheaval Festival

A two-day heavy metal and hard rock festival in Belknap Park, just north of downtown Grand Rapids, with national headliners.

  • 30 Coldbrook St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
  • Mid-July, two days (Fri–Sat); box office opens Fri 10am. Next: July 16–17, 2027
  • All ages

Concert halls & amphitheaters / Downtown

Van Andel Arena

Downtown Grand Rapids' main arena, with 12,000+ seats for concerts and the city's stop for major touring pop, rock, country and hip-hop shows.

  • 130 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
  • (616) 742-6600
  • Event days only, see calendar
  • All ages

Concert halls & amphitheaters / Downtown Battle Creek

W.K. Kellogg Auditorium

A downtown Battle Creek auditorium with theatre-style seating that hosts the Battle Creek Symphony, other concerts and touring shows.

  • 50 W Van Buren St, Battle Creek, MI 49017
  • (269) 965-9501
  • Event nights only
  • All ages

Festivals / Downtown Albion (Superior Street and side streets), Calhoun County

Walk the Beat Albion

A free downtown street music festival in Albion where you walk between bands playing at stops along Superior Street and its side streets.

  • Superior St, Albion, MI 49224
  • One Saturday in late August, 1–5pm, followed by an after-party at Albion Malleable Brewing. 2026 (10th year): Aug 29. 2027 date not yet announced.
  • All ages

Festivals / Beechtree Street corridor, east side of Grand Haven (about 25 host venues along a walking route)

Walk the Beat Grand Haven

A free one-day street music festival along the Beechtree Street corridor on Grand Haven's east side, with about 50 bands at some 25 businesses and outdoor spots.

  • Beechtree St corridor, Grand Haven, MI 49417
  • One Saturday in early August, afternoon into evening (2026 sets began at 1pm and 3pm); free. 2026: Saturday, Aug 8.
  • All ages

Festivals / Downtown Whitehall and Montague (White Lake area, Muskegon County)

Walk the Beat White Lake Area

A free outdoor street music festival in the White Lake area, where bands play venues around Whitehall and Montague and you walk from show to show.

  • Whitehall, MI 49461
  • One Saturday in mid-July, afternoon to evening; free. 2026: Saturday, July 18 (5th annual).
  • All ages

Concert halls & amphitheaters / Uptown / East Hills

Wealthy Theatre

A restored 1911 neighborhood theatre in Grand Rapids' Uptown area, hosting concerts, film screenings and community events.

  • 1130 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
  • (616) 459-4788
  • Event nights only, see calendar
  • Varies by event

Live music clubs / Downtown Saugatuck (Wicks Park)

Wicks Park Bar & Grille

A park-side restaurant and bar on Saugatuck's Water Street that presents Michigan bands outdoors on Fridays and Saturdays in the warm season.

  • 449 Water St, Saugatuck, MI 49453
  • (269) 857-2888
  • Daily from 11:30am; outdoor live music every Fri and Sat (seasonal)
  • All ages

Festivals / The Intersection, Downtown Grand Rapids (Kent County)

Winter Wheat Music Festival

The Wheatland Music Organization's one-day indoor winter festival at The Intersection in downtown Grand Rapids, with about nine hours of music on two stages.

  • 133 Grandville Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
  • (989) 967-8879
  • One Saturday in January, indoors, mid-afternoon to late night. 2026: January 10, 2–11pm. 2027 date not yet announced.

Party spots & roller disco / Wyoming (south of Grand Rapids)

Woody's Press Box at Lucky Strike Grand Rapids

A bar inside Lucky Strike Grand Rapids, a 52-lane bowling and entertainment center in Wyoming, south of Grand Rapids, with Saturday night music.

  • 5656 Clyde Park Ave SW, Wyoming, MI 49509
  • (616) 530-2400
  • Saturday nights from 9pm: live bands, DJ nights, Latin fusion night or line dancing (see lineup)
  • Varies by event

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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