Celebrate a full evening of live music in downtown Kalamazoo with Sounds of the Zoo at Bronson Park during 269 Fest!

As part of the 2026 Sounds of the Zoo festival, Friday’s festivities begin with a Second Line Parade through downtown Kalamazoo before the music continues at Bronson Park. Sounds of the Zoo brings together local, regional, national and international artists while celebrating diverse sounds, creativity and community at venues throughout the city.

The celebration kicks off at 4 PM with a Second Line Parade featuring Great Lakes Brass, starting at the Radisson and making its way through downtown. Then, head to Bronson Park for an evening of live performances from Great Lakes Brass, Chris Canas, Yellowhouse and Desmond Jones.

Join the parade, catch a favorite artist or spend the entire evening enjoying live music in the heart of downtown Kalamazoo.

Event Schedule

4:00 PM – Second Line Parade with Great Lakes Brass
Starting at the Radisson

5:00–5:30 PM – Great Lakes Brass

6:00–7:00 PM – Chris Canas

7:30–8:30 PM – Yellowhouse

9:00–10:00 PM – Desmond Jones

Event Details

Presented by: Sounds of the Zoo
Date: Friday, September 25, 2026
Time: Parade begins at 4:00 PM; performances at Bronson Park from 5:00–10:00 PM
Location: Bronson Park
Admission: Free