The Ark is Michigan’s nonprofit home for folk and roots music. Considered one of the top music clubs in the world, The Ark is renowned for the quality and breadth of its programming. The Ark is an intimate 400-seat club presenting performers ranging from young up-and-comers to classic figures of the folk genre. With live music over 300 nights each year in one of the best listening rooms anywhere, The Ark is a sure bet for a memorable evening of enriching entertainment, musical artistry, and personal warmth.
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About
The Club
At The Ark, we take seriously our role as part of a larger musical community. We nurture rising artists, we listen to the wisdom (and the humor) of those who've been around for awhile, and, frankly, we're not afraid to present music that you just won't hear anywhere else. Here's a look inside the club, and photos of some of the artists who've meant a lot to our audiences over the years.
Look inside the club
Folk Festival
Get ready to Find Your Folk! The annual Ann Arbor Folk Festival, is The Ark's largest annual fundraiser. The first Ann Arbor Folk Festival took place in 1977, and since then it’s grown in scope and depth. At the Ann Arbor Folk Festival, The Ark let's the full spectrum of folk music out to play.
Find Your Folk!
Membership
When you become a member of The Ark, you join a vibrant community of music lovers. Ticket sales pay for only about 70 percent of what it costs to run The Ark each year; memberships and other contributions help make up the difference. Without Ark members, the music would go silent.
Become a member“The Ark is one of the most important listening rooms in the world.”
Lyle Lovett