UMS

08/28/2026

Our opening night with The Cleveland Orchestra is nearly here! Take your seats for the legendary American orchestra’s triumphant return to Hill Auditorium on Fri Sep 25. →

The performance opens with one of Liszt’s 12 symphonic poems, Orpheus, a work that composer Camille Saint-Saëns said is “woven of sunbeams and starlight.” Bohuslav Martinů’s Symphony No. 2, commissioned by the Czechoslovakian community in Cleveland in 1943 and premiered by the Orchestra, i...

08/28/2026

Don't let another day go by without snagging tickets to six-time Grammy winner Samara Joy!

This audience favorite returns to UMS — Fri Oct 9. Get tickets → ums.org/samara

08/28/2026

Before catching clowning virtuoso Zach Zucker embody his hilariously-awful alter ego Jack Tucker, watch his newly released Netflix special 'Stamptown'!

Keep the laughs going! See the 'Jack Tucker Comedy Standup Show' live in Ann Arbor, Nov 18–22. → ums.org/jack-tucker

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08/27/2026

40 years after taking the world by storm with “The Way It Is,” Bruce Hornsby makes his Ann Arbor debut on Fri Oct 2. Tickets & Info → ums.org/brucehornsby

Discover how his 1986 hit was just the starting point of an incredible career that has wound through bluegrass, jazz, classical, jam-band improvisation, film scoring, and indie-folk collaboration:

University Musical Society

08/23/2026

Home isn't always a place. Sometimes it's a person, a couch, or a chosen family.

Coming to the Ypsi Freighthouse next month, Detroit’s acclaimed ‘Sofa Stories’ project uses live theater and digital media to amplify the stories of young people impacted by housing insecurity or homelessness.

Hear more about our upcoming Sofa Stories performance and storytelling workshop from creator Andrew Morton:

University Musical Society

08/11/2026

September is happening at the Freighthouse! 🎉

Live music, square dancing, family fun, storytelling, and more are coming to Ypsi. Tickets are now on sale to everyone!

🎟️ Explore the lineup and get your tickets at ums.org/freighthouse

08/04/2026

🚂 Hey Ypsi! The September Freighthouse lineup has arrived!

Experience an eclectic month of live music, dance, family programming, storytelling, and community gatherings featuring artists from across Southeast Michigan and beyond. Whether you're looking to discover something new or spend time with family and friends, there's something waiting for you at the Freighthouse.

🎟️ Ypsilanti resident priority begins today. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Aug 11. Learn more at ums.org/freighthouse

08/01/2026

Loved 'The Odyssey?' Your adventure doesn't have to end when the credits roll.

We’ve rounded up five UMS performances inspired by mythology, legendary journeys, ancient instruments, and timeless storytelling. From epic voyages to unforgettable heroes, continue the journey live on stage this season!

University Musical Society

07/28/2026

It’s time to take your seats! Individual tickets to all 26/27 season performances are on sale now at ums.org.