Beats on Bates
December 2, 5:30 pm - 8:30 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.
2026 Lineup
- June 3 | DJ No Limit & Bar Crawl & Line Dancing
- June 10 | Da’Veonce & Da Funk Band & DJ Conscious
- June 17 | Kzoo Kittens & DJ B Wes
- June 24 | Zion Lion & Ron E Roc
- July 1 | Tony Fields & Doug Decker & DJ No Limit
- July 8 | Rock Rx & DJ Mel V
- July 15 | Asamu Johnson & The Associates & DJ Playhouse
- July 22 | The ParLlo Connection & DJ Chuck
- July 29 | Kalamazoo Academy of Rock & DJ Straka Flakka
- August 5 | Kyle Jennings & Siq Music
- August 12 | Kandace DC & Friends & DJ Boogie
- August 19 | Mojo Riot & Mel V
- August 26 | Chris Canas Band & DJ No Limit
- September 2 | Sophia McIntosh & The Sages & Siq Music
- September 9 | SaxFifth Music & DJ Conscious
- September 16 | Mexicuba & DJ Ivan
- September 23 | Out of Favor Boys & Ron E Roc
- September 30 | The Skeletones & DJ Chuck