UMS

05/23/2026

With the University of Michigan’s campus-wide theme “Human Health and Well-Being” shaping the academic year ahead, UMS is diving into the powerful ways the arts can inspire healing, foster connection, and support wellness.

Whether through music shared in a concert hall, stories told on stage, or moments of laughter that illuminate deeply personal experiences, these performances remind us that creativity can help us better understand ourselves and one another.

University Musical Society

05/19/2026

Find your stage right.💃

The UMS Matchmaker pairs you with performances picked for your interests and finds exactly what you're looking for — your perfect Series:You lineup starts here.

Try it out at ums.org/matchmaker

05/05/2026

Best seats. Best prices. The best of the 26/27 season!

Lock in your seats for unforgettable music, theater, and dance — subscribe and save at ums.org/seasontickets

05/01/2026

Take a look at the 25/26 UMS/UM-Flint Artist in Residence, Shanzell Page, and her capstone performance, 'Seeds & Fruit'—a work rooted in tap dance and Black vernacular movement.

Inspired to share your own artistry and creative practice? The search is now open for the 26/27 UMS/UM-Flint Artist in Residence. We invite Flint-area artists to apply for support to engage with UM-Flint students, staff, and the broader community through their work.

Applications close May 31. Learn more: ums.org/flint-artist

04/30/2026

A final recap of our April Ypsi Freighthouse residency, shaped by rhythm, movement, and creativity.

From the voice of Colombian singer Nidia Góngora getting K12 students up and moving, to a night of line dancing bringing people together, to Beyond This Point turning everyday objects into percussion—each moment left its mark.

04/27/2026

And that’s a wrap! Thank you to our audiences and supporters for an unforgettable 25/26 season. From sold-out concerts to School Day Performances, everything we share on our stages is possible because of YOU.

We can’t wait to welcome you back in 26/27—get a first look at what’s ahead: ums.org/2627

04/25/2026

And the crowd goes WILD for Christian Sands and his finale to Etude No. 10! 🔥🔥🔥

Watch our entire livestream of the Complete Philip Glass Piano Etudes, featuring 10 different pianists, free on demand on ums.org/live.

This performance was co-presented by UMS & The Gilmore Piano Festival, and produced and made possible by Pomegranate Arts.

04/24/2026

Brick by brick, these artists set the foundation for an amazing April residency! From the storytelling songs of James McMurtry to a hyper local collaboration with iFFY and Resonant Sounds to the captivating voice of Thornetta Davis, this group set the tone.

Don't miss the final performance of April's residency at the Freighthouse with Beyond This Point. Get tickets → ums.org/beyond-this-point

04/23/2026

We mourn the loss of great American conductor, composer, and pianist Michael Tilson Thomas. From his 25-year tenure leading the San Francisco Symphony to founding the innovative New World Symphony professional training academy in Miami, Thomas’s brilliance on and off the podium inspired generations of audience members and musicians alike.

Michael Tilson Thomas led 18 concerts at UMS between 1988 and 2014, with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, the New World Symphony, and the San Francisco Symphony. View programs on UMS Rewind: umsrewind.org/artists/?id=1691

A galvanizing force in classical music as a conductor, composer, pianist and evangelist, he spent 25 years as music director of the San Francisco Symphony.

04/22/2026

2022 Gilmore Piano Festival Young Artist Janice Carissa performs Etude No. 3 from our presentation of the Complete Philip Glass Piano Etudes. Watch the entire performance, featuring 10 different pianists, now streaming free on ums.org/live.

This performance was co-presented by UMS & The Gilmore, and produced and made possible by Pomegranate Arts.

04/22/2026

It's always a joy to present & Friends at the Freighthouse to celebrate Earth Day! Along with , families sing along to the classic "Turkey Vulture!" and go home with a DIY seed ball. 🌎🌱