Papa Petes

Papa Petes All types of live music, almost every night of the week Located on South Burdick st.
(773)

less than a block from the State Theater, Papa Pete's features live music almost every night. A wide variety of genres and artists ranging from local bands and djs to international acts, including Vince Welnick of the Grateful Dead, EOTO, Emancipator, The Polish Ambassador, Funktion, Papadosio, Fareed Haque, Dr. Fameus (ft. Allen of the Disco Biscuits), Ultraviolet Hippopotamus, Snarky Puppy, Opiu

o, Random Rab, Phutureprimitive, Zoogma, Boombox, The Malah, and many others. BOOKING- CALL 269-388-2196, ASK FOR YORGOS, TUESDAY-SATURDAY BETWEEN 4PM AND 8PM

Owned and operated by the Greek Stamos family, Papa Pete's opened their doors in 1991. The Taverna shares the same Greek and American food menu as its adjoining sister restaurant the Blue Dolphin. Featuring an extensive wine list, full liquor selection and four rotating beers on tap with nightly drink specials. SEND BOOKING REQUESTS TO:
[email protected]
WE WILL NO LONGER HAVE MYSPACE

More Info:

-Load in is usually 8:00 pm.

-Music almost always starts @ 10:00 pm

-ALL SHOWS ARE 18+ UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED IN THE SHOWS SECTION

-Free parking available across the street

-Salsa Night every Thursday

05/24/2026

Merciless Booking and Promotions Presents:

WRETCHED TONGUES - Manchester NH deathcore... if you dont know this band you better do some research because they are about to be one of the biggest names in the scene.

VOULGE (kalamazoo debut) - they claim "Detroit hardcore" but in reality its just a YAMcore band mostly made from Kalamazoo beefcakes.

Dirtflesh - a kalamazoo supergroup composed of super talented musicians that decided to give it all up and play grindcore.

shinonuma - kalamazoo HxC band featuring a bassist that also plays drums for every kalamazoo band.

Papa Petes
502 south Burdick
$10 DOS
21+ W/VALID ID
DOORS 7
MUSIC 8
LETS PARTY!

05/15/2026

Coming up Saturday! Don’t miss this killer lineup. Tickets are on sale.

The Crosses
STATE
Cripple Fight!
Coyote

05/01/2026

One week away from this slammer at Papa Petes!

Address

502 S. Burdick
Kalamazoo, MI
49007

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 2am
Tuesday 4pm - 2am
Wednesday 4pm - 2am
Thursday 4pm - 2am
Friday 4pm - 2am
Saturday 4pm - 2am
Sunday 4pm - 12am

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