Jazz Around West Michigan Calendar

October Jazz Events

OCTOBER JAZZ AROUND WEST MICHIGAN 2026

Unless otherwise noted, events are in Grand Rapids with no admission fee. Schedules are always subject to change. See www.wmichjazz.org for updates. Venues that feature live jazz are listed here now, too. Click on an underlined name for a venue’s music schedule.

Use THIS LINK to submit information about your jazz music event (submission deadline is 10th or prior month)

EVERY SUNDAY

  • Fred Knapp Trio, Jazz Brunch at The Old Goat, 11am-2pm

  • Jazz Jam w/Tommy Pancy, Speciation, 928 Wealthy St SE, 5-8pm

EVERY MONDAY

  • John Shea Trio, Carolina Low Country Kitchen, 2213 Wealthy SE, 6:30-9:30pm

  • SOLO piano/vocal at The Old Goat, 5:30-8:30pm

EVERY TUESDAY

  • Jazz band & Jam at Moriarty’s, Lansing, 7-10pm

  • SOLO piano/vocal at The Old Goat, 5:30-8:30pm

EVERY WEDNESDAY

  • Dutcher Snedeker at The Old Goat, 6-9pm

  • Jazz 150/Mike Drost, Lucy’s, Grand Haven, 6-8pm

EVERY THURSDAY

  • John Shea Trio, Legacy Winery & Spirits, 5400 School Ave, Hudsonville, 6-9 pm

  • Live Music (variety) at Testa Rossa, 5:30-8:30pm

  • DUO or TRIO at The Old Goat, 5:30-8:30pm

EVERY FRIDAY

  • TRIO or QUARTET at The Old Goat, 6-9:30pm

  • Third Coast Swing at Testa Rossa, 5:30-8:30pm

EVERY SATURDAY

  • John Shea Trio at Noto’s, 6-9 pm (except Oct 3)

  • Third Coast Swing at the Old Goat, 6-9:30pm

  • Live Music at Testa Rossa, 5:30-8:30pm

VENUES [Music Calendar links are underlined]

OCTOBER 1 THURSDAY

  • Mark Kahny and Mark Weymouth at the Old Goat, 6-9pm.

OCTOBER 2 FRIDAY

  • Lakeshore Big Band, Woodchoppers Ball (benefit for Grand Haven Salvation Army), D. Baker and Son Lumber, 720 Pennoyer Ave, Grand Haven, 7:30 - 9:00 pm Ticket info (616) 842-3380 

  • Eddy Curtis, Mark Kahny at Rendezvous, 8:30-11:30pm

OCTOBER 3 SATURDAY

  • Dabin Ryu Trio [Matt Penman/bass, Jonathan Blake/drums], Bell’s Eccentric Cafe, Kzoo, 4pm and 7pm, $28 [$10/students] - Gilmore Festival Rising Star 2026

  • WMU Jazz Orchestra, Duke Ellington Sacred Concert, First United Methodist Church, 212 S Park St, Kzoo, 7pm Purchase Tickets

  • Bobby Floyd Trio, The Block, 7:30pm, Tickets at The Block $42-62

  • Jim Cooper, Mark Kahny and Randy Marsh,  Rendezvous,  8:30-11:30pm

OCTOBER 4 SUNDAY

OCTOBER 5 MONDAY

  • Mark Kahny at The Old Goat, 5:30-8:30pm

OCTOBER 6 TUESDAY

  • Mark Kahny at The Old Goat, 5:30-8:30pm

OCTOBER 7 WEDNESDAY

  • Dutcher at The Old Goat, 5:30-8:30pm

  • Jeff Haas Trio, Faro, Northport, 6-8pm

OCTOBER 8 THURSDAY

  • Kenny Barron Trio at St Cecilia Music Center, 7:30pm, $45-75

OCTOBER 9 FRIDAY

OCTOBER 10 SATURDAY

  • Mary Rademacher, Cherie Hagen and Mark Kahny at JW Marriott, 6-10 pm

OCTOBER 11 SUNDAY

  • Robin Connell Trio at The Old Goat, 11am-2pm
  • Mark Kahny, Old Goat, 5-8pm

OCTOBER 12 MONDAY

  • Robin Connell at The Old Goat, 5:30-8:30pm

OCTOBER 13 TUESDAY

  • Robin Connell at The Old Goat, 5:30-8:30pm

  • WMU Jazz Lab Band, Dalton Center Recital Hall, Kzoo, 7:30pm, $18 [Senior $14, Student $6] purchase tickets

OCTOBER 14 WEDNESDAY

  • John Shea Trio, Social House, 25 Ottawa SW, 6- 9 pm

  • Big Fun Unplugged [Quintet], Faro, Northport, 6-8pm

OCTOBER 15 THURSDAY

  • WMU Jazz Masters Series, featuring George Garzone and Jerry Bergonzi (saxophones) with the University Jazz Orchestra and Western Jazz Collective; Dalton Center Recital Hall, Kzoo, 7:30pm, $18 [Senior $14, Student $6]

  • Eddy Curtis, Laura Bennett and Mark Kahny, JU Sushi on East Paris Ave., 5-9pm

  • Greg Sheer Trio [Outside Pocket], The Old Goat, 6-9pm

OCTOBER 16 FRIDAY

  • John Shea Trio, Grattan Irish Pub, 11817 Old Belding Rd. Grattan, 7:30-10:30pm

OCTOBER 17 SATURDAY

  • Jim Cooper, Mark Kahny and Scott Veenstra, Rendezvous, 8:30-11:30pm

OCTOBER 18 SUNDAY

  • Greg Sheer Trio [Outside Pocket], Testa Rossa, 6-9pm

OCTOBER 19 MONDAY

  • Mark Kahny at The Old Goat, 5:30-8:30pm

OCTOBER 20 TUESDAY

  • Mark Kahny at The Old Goat, 5:30-8:30pm

  • Truth in Jazz Orchestra, Teddy Spaghetti’s, 513 W Pontaluna, Norton Shores, 7:30pm, $10 cover/Students free

  • WMJS at Fountain St Church with Edye Evans Hyde and Mike Hyde, 7pm, $10 for members | $15 for nonmembers, Beer/wine/snacks available for purchase

OCTOBER 21 WEDNESDAY

  • Jeff Haas Trio, Faro, Northport, 6-8pm

OCTOBER 22 THURSDAY

OCTOBER 23 FRIDAY

OCTOBER 24

  • Jeff Haas Jazz Quintet, The Block, 7:30pm, Tickets at The Block $42-62 $42-62

  • Mark Kahny, Lucy's, Grand Haven 6-9pm

OCTOBER 25 SUNDAY

OCTOBER 26 MONDAY

  • Robin Connell at The Old Goat, 5:30-8:30pm

OCTOBER 27 TUESDAY

  • Robin Connell at The Old Goat, 5:30-8:30pm

OCTOBER 28 WEDNESDAY

  • Big Fun Unplugged [Quintet], Faro, Northport, 6-8pm

  • John Shea Trio, Social House, 25 Ottawa SW, 6- 9 pm

OCTOBER 29 THURSDAY

  • Greg Sheer Quartet [Outside Pocket] Horrock’s Market, 5-8pm

  • Robin Connell Trio at The Old Goat, 6-9pm

OCTOBER 30 FRIDAY

  • Gold Company Sneak Preview, with special guest, Alyssa Allgood, Dalton Center Recital Hall, Kzoo, 7:30pm $18 [Senior $14, Student $6] — purchase tickets

  • Lin Rountree/Isaac Norris, MidtownGR, 123 Ionia Ave SW, 7:30pm show [advance tkts only]

OCTOBER 31 SATURDAY

November Jazz Events

NOVEMBER JAZZ AROUND WEST MICHIGAN 2026

Unless otherwise noted, events are in Grand Rapids with no admission fee. Schedules are always subject to change. See www.wmichjazz.org for updates. Venues that feature live jazz are listed here now, too. Click on an underlined name for a venue’s music schedule. Use THIS LINK to submit information about your jazz music event (submission deadline is 10th or prior month) EVERY SUNDAY

  • Fred Knapp Trio, Jazz Brunch at The Old Goat, 11am-2pm

  • Solo Piano Jazz at the Old Goat, 5-8pm

  • Jazz Duo/Trio at Testa Rossa, 5-8pm

  • Jazz Jam with Tommy Pancy at Speciation, 928 Wealthy St SE, 5-8pm

EVERY MONDAY
  • John Shea Trio, Carolina Low Country Kitchen, 2213 Wealthy SE, 6:30-9:30pm

  • Solo Piano Jazz at The Old Goat, 5:30-8:30pm

  • Big Fun or Funky Uncle (alternate weeks) at the Alluvion, Traverse City, 7-8:30pm, Donation

EVERY TUESDAY

  • Jazz Band & Jam with Jeff Shoup and Guests at Moriarty’s, Lansing, 7-10pm

  • Solo Piano Jazz at The Old Goat, 5:30-8:30pm

EVERY WEDNESDAY

  • Dutcher Snedeker at The Old Goat, 5:30-8:30pm

  • Jazz 150/Mike Drost, Lucy’s, Grand Haven, 6-8pm

EVERY THURSDAY (except Thanksgiving)
  • John Shea Trio, Legacy Winery & Spirits, 5400 School Ave, Hudsonville, 6-9 pm

  • Jazz Trio at Sandy Point Beach House, 6-9pm

  • Jazz Duo/Bands at Horrock’s Market, Kentwood, 5-8pm

  • Jazz Duo/Trio at Testa Rossa, 6-9pm

  • Jazz Duo/Trio at The Old Goat, 5:30-8:30pm

  • Jazz 4 All at The Alluvion,Traverse City, 6-8pm, Donation

  • (Jeff Haas Trio with Laurie Sears)

EVERY FRIDAY

  • Jazz Trio/Quartet at The Old Goat, 6-9:30pm

  • Third Coast Swing at Testa Rossa, 5:30-8:30pm

EVERY SATURDAY

  • John Shea Trio at Noto’s, 6-9 pm

  • Third Coast Swing at the Old Goat, 6-9:30pm

  • Jazz Duo/Trio at Testa Rossa, 5:30-8:30pm

VENUES [Music Calendar links are underlined] FOLLOWING IS THE LIST OF ‘ONE TIME’ MUSIC EVENTS: NOVEMBER 1 SUNDAY
  • Mary Rademacher with Tom and Cherie Hagen at Testa Rossa, 4:30-7:30pm
NOVEMBER 2 MONDAY
  • Robin Connell at The Old Goat, 5:30-8:30pm
NOVEMBER 3 TUESDAY

  • Mark Kahny at The Old Goat, 5:30-8:30pm

  • Jeff Shoup with Guests, Pat Crowley and Dave Tatrow, at Moriarty’s, Lansing 7-10pm
  • Mark Kahny, Music at Midday at Park Church, Movie Music from the Big Silver Screen, 12:15pm-12:45pm, lunch available before or after
NOVEMBER 4 WEDNESDAY
  • Neil Gordon and Tiffany Gridiron at Testa Rossa, 5:30 to 8:30 pm
NOVEMBER 5 THURSDAY
  • River Rogues Jazz Band at Horrock's Market, 5-8pm
  • Michael Drost Trio at Sandy Point Beach House, West Olive, 6-9pm
  • Mark Kahny with the Eddie Curtis at Testa Rosa, 5:50-8:30 pm
NOVEMBER 6 FRIDAY

  • TBD at The Old Goat, 5:30-8:30pm

NOVEMBER 7 SATURDAY
  • Keith Hall Brazilian Jazz Trio at Horrock's Market, 5-8pm
NOVEMBER 8 SUNDAY
  • Big Band Nouveau is celebrating the centennials of Miles Davis and John Coltrane at The Stray, 4253 Division Ave South, 5-7pm, Free admission
  • Mark Kahny at The Old Goat, 5-8pm
  • MSU Professors of Jazz with Rodney Whitaker, Carmen Bradford Erena Terakubo, Randy Napolean, Xavier Davis, Michael Reed, at Saugatuck Women’s Club, 303 Butler St. Saugatuck, $25 at the door, $5 for students with ID, Tickets and Info: www.lakeshorejazzconnection.org
NOVEMBER 9 MONDAY

  • Mark Kahny at The Old Goat, 5:30-8:30pm

NOVEMBER 10 TUESDAY
  • Mike Lutley Trio, Music at Midday at Park Church,12:15-12:50pm, lunch available before or after. P’king in church lot (usually fills up)

  • Mark Kahny at The Old Goat, 5:30-8:30pm

  • The Music of Slide Hampton with Aidan Clark and Miles Cole, at Moriarty’s, Lansing, 7-10pm
  • Holland Concert Jazz Orchestra with Altin Sencalar, Trombone, in a side by side concert with the Holland, Holland Christian, West Ottawa, and Zeeland HS jazz bands, 7pm, DeWitt Auditorium, Zeeland EHS, 3333 96th Ave, Zeeland, $20 adults, students FREE, hcjo.ludus.com
NOVEMBER 11 WEDNESDAY
  • Neil Gordon and Tiffany Gridiron at Testa Rossa, 5:30 to 8:30 pm
  • John Shea Trio, Social House, 25 Ottawa SW, 6- 9 pm
NOVEMBER 12 THURSDAY
  • Scott Pellegrom Trio at Sandy Point Beach House, West Olive, 6-9pm
  • Western MI Univ Jazz Orch and Jazz Lab Band: 42nd Annual Big Band Tribute, Dalton Center Recital Hall at WMU, 7:30 pm, Tickets $18, Senior $14, Faculty/Staff/Student $6 — purchase tickets
NOVEMBER 13 FRIDAY
  • Airmen of Note Big Band, Dalton Center Recital Hall at WMU, 7:30 pm, Free admission and tickets are required - reserve tickets
NOVEMBER 14 SATURDAY NOVEMBER 15 SUNDAY
  • Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra at Founders Brewing Co, 5:30-7:30 pm (reimbursed parking in their lot)
NOVEMBER 16 MONDAY
  • Mark Kahny at The Old Goat, 5:30-8:30pm
NOVEMBER 17 TUESDAY
  • Mark Kahny at The Old Goat, 5:30-8:30pm
  • Truth in Jazz Orchestra, Teddy Spaghetti’s, 513 W Pontaluna, Norton Shores, 7:30pm, $10 cover/Students free
  • Paul Keller and Sarah D’Angelo with Ralph Tope, at Moriarty’s, Lansing 7-10pm
  • Tim Froncek and Friends, WMJS at Fountain Street Church, 7pm, $10members/$15non
NOVEMBER 18 WEDNESDAY
  • Neil Gordon and Tiffany Gridiron at Testa Rossa, 5:30 to 8:30 pm
NOVEMBER 19 THURSDAY

  • BPM Jazz at Sandy Point Beach House, West Olive, 6-9pm

  • Dave Stryker at Jazz in the Crawl Space, Kalamazoo, 7 and 9pm shows, $20/$10

NOVEMBER 20 FRIDAY

  • John Shea Trio, Grattan Irish Pub, 11817 Old Belding Rd. Grattan, 7:30-10:30pm

  • Cat Daddy Jazz Trio at Horrock's Market, 5-8pm

NOVEMBER 21 SATURDAY

  • Fabiola Mendez at The Alluvion, Traverse City, 7:30-9:30pm, $30/$35

  • Candid Antics jazz fusion at Horrock's Market, 5-8pm

  • Neil Gordon and Tiffany Gridiron at the J.W. Marriott, 6:00 to 10:00 pm
  • WMU Advanced Jazz Ensemble, Dalton Center Recital Hall at WMU, 7:30 pm, Free
NOVEMBER 22 SUNDAY
  • Neil Gordon Trio at The Old Goat, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
NOVEMBER 23 MONDAY

  • Robin Connell at The Old Goat, 5:30-8:30pm

NOVEMBER 24 TUESDAY
  • Robin Connell at The Old Goat, 5:30-8:30pm
  • Sean Lebita Quartet at Moriarty’s Pub, Lansing 7-10pm
NOVEMBER 25 WEDNESDAY
  • John Shea Trio, Social House, 25 Ottawa SW, 6- 9 pm
NOVEMBER 26 THURSDAY - THANKSGIVING NOVEMBER 27 FRIDAY John Shea Jazz Trio at Horrock's Market, 5-8pm NOVEMBER 28 SATURDAY NOVEMBER 29 SUNDAY
  • The Alluvion Big Band performs ‘Basie’ at The Alluvion, 3pm, Traverse City. Directed by Bill Sears featuring vocalist Carmen Bradford. Donation at the door
NOVEMBER 30 MONDAY
  • Robin Connell at The Old Goat, 5:30-8:30pm
  • WMU Jazz Combo Showcase, Dalton Center Recital Hall at WMU, 7:30 pm, Free