Explore local arts events!
Ann Arbor and U-M have a vibrant art scene with a constant array of arts events. Check out this page for weekly recommendations of our 5 Picks of the Week that we think you shouldn’t miss and resources on how to find and attend events.
5 Picks of the Week
FREE
Gamelan performances bring the music, dance, and puppetry of Central Java to the stage in Ann Arbor.
FREE with PASSPORT TO THE ARTS
Pack your bags and get ready to take a trip to DANCE MIX 2025. Experience seventeen student organizations coming together for one night of dance!
U-M students can attend this event (and others like it!) for FREE using the Passport to the Arts!
Feel the love at the Women's Glee Club spring concert, conducted by Dr. Julie Skadsem.
FREE
From the safety of their suburban stretch circle, the soccer team navigates big questions and wages tiny battles with all the vim and vigor of a pack of adolescent warriors.
FREE
stop-loss, the 2025 MFA Thesis Exhibition features work from five artists of different mediums.
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Additional Resources
Arts Info
Sign up for Arts Info to receive weekly recommendations of arts events to check out, plus other helpful resources, student arts opportunities, and more!
Passport to the Arts
Pick up a new Passport ticket voucher every two weeks, and exchange it for a FREE or DISCOUNTED ticket to a great selection of events!
Student Ticket Deals
See a list of spots around Ann Arbor that offer discounted tickets for students.
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Our [art]seen writers review arts events on and around campus, sharing their thoughts and experiences on live music, film screenings, dance performances, theatre productions, and art exhibitions.
Downtown Ann Arbor Walking Tour
This self-guided art tour will welcome you to the rich arts culture that the downtown area has to offer. We highlight places we think you should know about and give you some hints for fun things to spot along the way!
