Third Place Music Fest

Third Place Music Fest Third Place [MusicFest] is a four day long performing arts festival in Ann Arbor, MI comprised of multiple concerts in local spaces.

Our mission is to bring together artists and businesses from the region to celebrate the power of the third place.

🚨come perform on our 2026 festival!!!!🚨 link in bio🥳 applications open til Feb 1stnotifications sent out April 1stfest d...
12/02/2025

🚨come perform on our 2026 festival!!!!🚨 link in bio🥳
applications open til Feb 1st
notifications sent out April 1st
fest dates June 3rd-6th
Celebrate Ann Arbor’s community spaces and walkable downtown with us! We are a one-of
-a-kind music festival looking for performers of all media and genres. We hope to hear from you!!
Questions? Email or DM!
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📸Colin McCall

Dave Sharp Worlds Quartet [World Music, Global Fusion]Recognized in the Jazz Times Critics Poll, the DAVE SHARP WORLDS Q...
05/31/2025

Dave Sharp Worlds Quartet [World Music, Global Fusion]

Recognized in the Jazz Times Critics Poll, the DAVE SHARP WORLDS QUARTET
masterfully blends rhythms, sounds, and textures from across the globe with world music inspired original compositions. Featuring oud, violin, electric bass, synthesizer and world percussion, the WORLDS QUARTET is fueled by the spirit of jazz, world music and dynamicexploratory improvisation. They will perform original compositions and traditional tunes from around the world.

Grab a sliding scale festival pass now at the link below -- fun merch & local business raffles with different fest pass tiers 🎟

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/third-place-musicfest-june-4th-june-7th-2025-festival-pass-tickets-1349180648639?aff=oddtdtcreator

Leith [minimalist electro jazz]The set is a electroacoustic based live looping set invoking both the timbre and texture ...
05/31/2025

Leith [minimalist electro jazz]

The set is a electroacoustic based live looping set invoking both the timbre and texture of minimalist classical music such as Terry Riley or Steve Reich, while at the same time embracing the sinuous textures of free jazz improvisation influenced by Ornette Coleman and John Lurie.

Grab a sliding scale festival pass now at the link below -- fun merch & local business raffles with different fest pass tiers 🎟

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/third-place-musicfest-june-4th-june-7th-2025-festival-pass-tickets-1349180648639?aff=oddtdtcreator

FLYDLPHN [Contemporary Chamber Music]FLYDLPHN is a contemporary classical chamber group who strives to create engaging m...
05/31/2025

FLYDLPHN [Contemporary Chamber Music]

FLYDLPHN is a contemporary classical chamber group who strives to create engaging musical experiences for all audiences, and aims to bring audiences closer to the act of creativity that sparks a sense of wonder in the ears of a music listener. FLYDLPHN will perform several new works that heavily feature improvisation and possibly audience participation!

Grab a sliding scale festival pass now at the link below -- fun merch & local business raffles with different fest pass tiers 🎟

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/third-place-musicfest-june-4th-june-7th-2025-festival-pass-tickets-1349180648639?aff=oddtdtcreator

Mike Vial [folk, pop, rants]Mike Vial will play a joyful and reflective set of original pop folks songs. Vial, known for...
05/31/2025

Mike Vial [folk, pop, rants]

Mike Vial will play a joyful and reflective set of original pop folks songs. Vial, known for his guitar styles on stage (and ranting stories!), has been described as Folk rock for the highly caffeinated.

Grab a sliding scale festival pass now at the link below -- fun merch & local business raffles with different fest pass tiers 🎟

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/third-place-musicfest-june-4th-june-7th-2025-festival-pass-tickets-1349180648639?aff=oddtdtcreator

Sean Monaghan [ambient/experimental]Sean Monaghan will present a solo electronic set performing with handmade portable i...
05/30/2025

Sean Monaghan [ambient/experimental]

Sean Monaghan will present a solo electronic set performing with handmade portable instruments, including either sample-based or generated-from-scratch synthesis. Very texture oriented with a focus on fast and slow polyrhythms.

Grab a sliding scale festival pass now at the link below -- fun merch & local business raffles with different fest pass tiers 🎟

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/third-place-musicfest-june-4th-june-7th-2025-festival-pass-tickets-1349180648639?aff=oddtdtcreator

Ella Grace Quartet [Contemporary Jazz]The Ella Grace MNTET is a group of elite emerging musicians with ties to the Twin ...
05/30/2025

Ella Grace Quartet [Contemporary Jazz]

The Ella Grace MNTET is a group of elite emerging musicians with ties to the Twin Cities jazz scene. Led by acclaimed trumpeter Ella Grace, the group performs Ella's original compositions in the style of contemporary jazz with an emphasis on improvisation.

Grab a sliding scale festival pass now at the link below -- fun merch & local business raffles with different fest pass tiers 🎟

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/third-place-musicfest-june-4th-june-7th-2025-festival-pass-tickets-1349180648639?aff=oddtdtcreator

Ara Topouzian Trio [World music]Topouzian’s trio will perform traditional music style that keeps to his Armenian heritag...
05/29/2025

Ara Topouzian Trio [World music]

Topouzian’s trio will perform traditional music style that keeps to his Armenian heritage, but has expanded to include music from around the Middle East with jazz and world music influences.

Grab a sliding scale festival pass now at the link below -- fun merch & local business raffles with different fest pass tiers 🎟

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/third-place-musicfest-june-4th-june-7th-2025-festival-pass-tickets-1349180648639?aff=oddtdtcreator

Northwoods Improvisers [Creative Improvised Music/Jazz]Northwoods plays creative improvised music influenced by free jaz...
05/29/2025

Northwoods Improvisers [Creative Improvised Music/Jazz]

Northwoods plays creative improvised music influenced by free jazz, bebop, Arab, Native American and other world musics, and will perform original material that is appearing on their upcoming album.

Grab a sliding scale festival pass now at the link below -- fun merch & local business raffles with different fest pass tiers 🎟

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/third-place-musicfest-june-4th-june-7th-2025-festival-pass-tickets-1349180648639?aff=oddtdtcreator

Michael Malis [ambient/electronic/experimental/jazz/improvisational]Michael Malis will present a performance environment...
05/29/2025

Michael Malis [ambient/electronic/experimental/jazz/improvisational]

Michael Malis will present a performance environment which centers on the piano, free improvisation, and presence of sound. Supplemented by synthesizers, pedals, and various auxilary keyboards like melodica and accordion, Malis sculpts sound worlds that are patient, inviting, provocative, and full of texture.

Grab a sliding scale festival pass now at the link below -- fun merch & local business raffles with different fest pass tiers 🎟

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/third-place-musicfest-june-4th-june-7th-2025-festival-pass-tickets-1349180648639?aff=oddtdtcreator

deadbeatdad [electro-pop]With a style that’s equal parts groove and gut-punch, deadbeatdad is here to make you move and ...
05/28/2025

deadbeatdad [electro-pop]

With a style that’s equal parts groove and gut-punch, deadbeatdad is here to make you move and give you something to cry about. Drawing inspiration from electronic, pop, and indie sounds, deadbeatdad is crafting tracks that fuse dance-floor energy with brooding storytelling.

Grab a sliding scale festival pass now at the link below -- fun merch & local business raffles with different fest pass tiers 🎟

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/third-place-musicfest-june-4th-june-7th-2025-festival-pass-tickets-1349180648639?aff=oddtdtcreator

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48103, 48104, 48105, 48106, 48107, 48108, 48109, 48113

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