Tickets to performances typically range in price from $20-$50. The Ark also offers free shows as well, so nothing will stop you from experiencing great music.
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Online
- Tickets for most Ark events are available for purchase online through the University of Michigan’s Michigan Union Ticket Office (MUTO).
- Click on any ticket link in our calendar or the BUY TICKETS ONLINE button found on each event page.
- As of 5/12/25 ticket prices on our website reflect all-in pricing for purchases made online or by phone. This means the price you see includes the ticket price plus MUTO’s ticket processing fees.
By phone
- To order tickets by phone, call The Michigan Union Ticket Office at (734) 763-8587.
- Hours: Monday–Friday, 11 am–4 pm (11 am–5 pm during the U-M school year)
- The fee structure is the same for online and phone orders.
In person
At The Ark Box Office
- The Ark’s box office is open on evenings when there is a show. The box office is open from 30 minutes before showtime until 60 minutes after showtime.
- There is no service charge for tickets purchased in person at The Ark.
- Buy tickets at the door means no advance tickets are available for that event and must be purchased in person at The Ark box office before showtime.
- We kindly ask that you wait to purchase tickets to future shows until after we have admitted the line for that night’s show.
- There are some exceptions to box office hours. Feel free to call to make sure the box office is open before you visit.
At the Michigan Union Ticket Office
- The Michigan Union Ticket Office is open Monday through Friday 11 am–4 pm (11 am–5 pm during the U-M school year).
- The MUTO ticket office is located on the ground level of the Michigan Union, 530 South State Street, on the University of Michigan’s central campus.
- There is a $1.00 per ticket service fee for tickets purchased in person at MUTO’s ticket counter.
- Please visit the MUTO website for latest updates and hours.
Free shows
Artist Spotlight Series
- The Artist Spotlight Series is a free monthly concert series. Programming is made possible with support from Ford Philanthropy.
- No tickets are required for entry.
- Doors open 30 minutes before showtime.
- The Ark accepts donations for Food Gatherers at these shows, but attendees are not required to make a donation to attend the concert.
Become an Ark Member!
Memberships at the $50 level and higher receive free entry to a designated Ark performance on a quarterly basis. Get membership info.
Students
Attend Open Stage (The Ark’s Open Mic night) and Artist Spotlight Series for free.
Ticketing for other venues
Tickets for most Ark produced shows at other venues (e.g. Michigan Theater, Royal Oak Music Theatre) are not available through MUTO or at The Ark box office. Please check our website event listings or venue websites for direct ticket links and information about these events at other venues.