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 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.
- 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 is no service charge for tickets purchased in person at The Ark.
- There are some exceptions to box office hours. Please call ahead if you want to be sure we are open.
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.
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.
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Service Fees
A service charge is an additional fee placed on the price of a ticket purchased in advance of a show. The revenue generated by the face value of each ticket sold is distributed between the artist and venue. The Michigan Union Ticket Office must apply a service charge to the ticket price to help pay box office operating costs.
MUTO’s current fee structure for tickets purchased either online or in person is:
Tickets less than $10: $2.00
Tickets $10–$19.99: $3.50
Tickets $20–$29.99: $4.00
Tickets $30–$39.00: $5.00
Tickets $40 and higher: $6.50
As of 5/12/25 ticket prices The Ark’s 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.
There are no service fees for tickets purchased at The Ark’s box office or at the door the night of a show.
RFD Boys Shows
There are no advance tickets for RFD Boys shows, but you can buy your tickets at the door the night of the show. The box office will open 30 minutes before show time.
Gift Certificates
Ark gift certificates can be redeemed two ways.
In person
Ark gift certificates can be redeemed in person for tickets at The Ark’s box office any evening there is a show. The box office is open from 30 minutes before showtime until 60 minutes after 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. Ark Gift certificates can also be redeemed for concessions at the bar.
By phone
Ark gift certificates can be redeemed for tickets by calling The Ark’s business office at (734) 761-1800 during business hours.
Box Office / Tickets at the door
Box office
The Ark’s box office is typically open on evenings when there is a show. The box office is open from 30 minutes before showtime until 60 minutes after 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. Feel free to call to make sure the box office is open before you visit.
Buying tickets at the door
As long as a show isn’t sold out you can purchase tickets at the door. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. Please queue in the regular line, and buy your tickets on your way inside.
Returns & Exchanges
All ticket sales are final. There are no returns or exchanges.
Will Call Tickets
Will call tickets can be picked up from The Ark’s box office after doors open (30 minutes before showtime). Sometimes an Ark volunteer will distribute will call tickets in the queue before doors open.
Can’t find your mobile tickets?
If you purchased mobile tickets through the Michigan Union Ticket Office, you received an email from muto-tix@umich.edu with the subject Your MUTO Tickets! The tickets in this email are what you will need for entry at The Ark.
Deleted or Lost Tickets
As long as you purchased tickets through The Ark or the Michigan Union Ticket Office, we will have a record of your purchase in the box office.
If you deleted your mobile tickets or misplaced your physical tickets, feel free to contact The Ark’s business office at (734) 761-1800 or the Michigan Union Ticket Office at (734) 763-8587 for help.
Group Ticket Sales
Concertgoers who wish to purchase 10 or more tickets to an Ark event may call The Ark’s business office at (734) 761-1800. We will process your ticket order by phone with no service fee.
Third-party Resellers
We strongly caution against purchasing tickets from third parties and individuals on Craigslist, Facebook, and Stubhub. Only purchase tickets through authorized outlets.
If you purchased a ticket to an Ark show anywhere other than the Michigan Union Ticket Office or in person at The Ark, there is no way for us to verify your ticket prior to the night of the show. If your ticket doesn’t scan, we cannot accept it.
Tickets won through a promotion
If you have won Ark tickets through a radio promotion, we will have your name at the box office the night of the show. Please know that we cannot exchange your tickets or put them in the name of a friend or relative should you be unable to attend.
Please line up in the regular queue and get your tickets on your way inside.
Know before you go!
Get more information about your visit to The Ark – parking, accessibility, when doors open, concessions, and more.