Beats on Bates

Next date: Wednesday, June 11, 2025 | 05:30 PM to 08:30 PM

Beats on Bates brings the heart of Downtown Kalamazoo to life with free live music every Wednesday evening during the summer. Set in the unique atmosphere of Bates Alley, this weekly concert series is the perfect midweek break, whether you're grabbing dinner, meeting up with friends, or just soaking in the sounds under the lights. Enjoy a rotating lineup of talented performers from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., all summer long.

2025 Lineup

• June 4 | Out of Favor Boys & DJ Mel V
• June 11 | Kalamazoo Kittens & DJ Conscious
• June 18 | Kandace DC Lavender & DJ Boogie
• June 25 | Zion Lion & DJ Conscious
• July 2 | Tony Fields & Doug Decker & DJ No Limit
• July 9 | Parllo Connection & The Most Incredible DJ Chuck
• July 16 | Blue Back Blues Band & DJ Ron E Roc
• July 23 | The Chris Canas Band & DJ Mel V
• July 30 | Sophia McIntosh & The Sages & DJ Ron E Roc
• August 6 | Saxfifth Music & DJ Conscious 
• August 13 | Duke & The Loose Cannons & DJ No Limit
• August 20 | Work In Progress & DJ Playhouse
• August 27 | The Skeletones & SIC Musiq
• September 3 | Da'veonce and Dafunk & DJ No Limit
• September 10 | Tony Fields & Doug Decker & DJ Mel V
• September 17 | Mexicuba & DJ Ivan
• September 24 | Aintee-Kim & Uneek Soul & The Most Incredible DJ Chuck

When

Location

Bates Alley, 276 Bates Alley, Kalamazoo, 49007, View Map