Upcoming Events
Music at the Dark Sky Park
Friday, August 14 at 8:30 PM
Dr. T.K. Lawless Park
Vandalia, MI
Festival favorites The Birdseed Salesmen perform under the stars of the Dark Sky Park.
Migratory Music
Sunday, Sept. 13 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Kalamazoo Nature Center
Experience the Kalamazoo Nature Center with live music from local artists.
Biribá Union
Thursday, September 24 at 7:00 PM
Bell's Back Room
A unique rhythmic cocktail of Brazilian music, American roots, hip-hop + jazz
Sound & Spirit of Kalamazoo
Sunday, September 27 at 4:00 PM
Unity of Kalamazoo
Featuring musicians from across the area, representing diverse faiths and traditions
Duke Ellington Sacred Concert
Saturday, October 3 at 7:00 PM
First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo
A fusion of jazz, big band, gospel + spiritual themes by the acclaimed jazz musician
Kleinstuck Trail Walk
Saturday, October 10 at 6:00 PM
Kleinstuck Preserve
Featuring the soundscapes of Song of the Alvar, a new project from percussionist Mike Weis
Stundom
Wednesday, October 14 at 7:00 PM
Bell's Back Room
The acclaimed trio blends Nordic folk traditions with classical chamber music.
Korean Performing Arts Institute of Chicago
Thursday, October 15 at 7:00 PM
Kalamazoo College
Light Fine Arts Building
Experience the richness and vibrancy of traditional Korean performing arts.
Neta Elkayam + Amit Hai Cohen
Sunday, October 18 at 4:00 PM
Congregation of Moses
The musical duo invites listeners on a vibrant journey from Jerusalem to Morocco.
The Lodger (1927)
With organist David Briggs + special guests Silent But Deadly
Tuesday, October 20 at 6:30 PM
First Congregational Church
Silent-era Hitchcock thriller film with a live improvised score by organist David Briggs
Music Medicine Collective
Saturday, October 24 at 2:00 PM
Kalamazoo Public Library
(Downtown)
Meditative and contemplative offerings from weavers of music, storytelling, and healing.
The Nagash Ensemble
Sunday, November 15 at 7:00 PM
Kalamazoo College
Stetson Chapel
Combining the spirituality of Armenian folk song, new classical music, and the energy of jazz + rock.
Ana Everling
Thursday, November 19 at 7:00 PM
Dormouse Theatre
Centuries-old Romanian folk sounds with a modern, spellbinding voice
Wellspring Partnership
November 20-22 (Three Shows)
Wellspring Theater
A special partnership with Kalamazoo’s amazing modern dance organization
Messiah Sing
Sunday, November 29 at 4:00 PM
First Congregational Church
Sing-along of Handel’s Messiah with professional orchestra and soloists
On-Going Music Projects
Music in Place
Modeled after our Resonance Music Project, we asked area musicians to write pieces about meaningful locations for them in the Kalamazoo area.
“Resonance” Music Project
In partnership with the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Unveiling American Genius exhibit, local musicians created short recorded works in response to selected artwork.
2026 Past Events
Mandolin Carnival
Wednesday, July 22 at 7:00 PM
First Congregational Church
Four prominent mandolinists – Don Stiernberg, Carlo Aonzo, Brian Oberlin and Don Julin – collaborate for the first time.
Las Cafeteras
Sunday, March 29 at 4:00 PM
Comstock Community Auditorium
A sonic explosion of Afro-Mexican rhythms and electronic beats creating an infectious live performance
Rising Quartet
Sunday, March 22 at 2:00 PM
Kalamazoo Valley Museum
An all-female quartet presenting a sampling of wide-ranging styles of music by women, highlighting Women's History Month.
Rising Quartet
Sunday, February 22 at 4:00 PM
Friendship Village
An all-female quartet presenting a sampling of wide-ranging styles of music by women, highlighting Black History Month.