Spend your Saturday in downtown Kalamazoo with a full afternoon and evening of live music at Sounds of the Zoo at Bronson Park during 269 Fest!

As part of the 2026 Sounds of the Zoo festival, Saturday’s Bronson Park lineup brings together an exciting mix of artists and musical styles for more than seven hours of free live music in the heart of downtown Kalamazoo.

The music begins at 3 PM with KAR, followed by the Charlie Millard Band, MexiCuba and the Mark Lavengood Band. Myron Elkins closes out the evening with a 90-minute performance beginning at 9 PM.

Bring some friends, find a spot in the park and enjoy an afternoon and evening of live music, creativity and community as Sounds of the Zoo celebrates another year of bringing diverse artists and audiences together in Kalamazoo.

Performance Schedule

3:00–4:00 PM – KAR

4:30–5:30 PM – Charlie Millard Band

6:00–7:00 PM – MexiCuba

7:30–8:30 PM – Mark Lavengood Band

9:00–10:30 PM – Myron Elkins

Event Details

Presented by: Sounds of the Zoo
Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
Time: 3:00–10:30 PM
Location: Bronson Park
Admission: Free