Things to Do in Detroit, MI
Detroit, Michigan hosts around 2,900 upcoming events, with approximately 1,300 scheduled within the next 30 days. Only about 5% of these listings are free. The largest categories include concerts and live music at around 900 events, followed by sports and fitness at roughly 500, and theater and performing arts also near 500. Other notable types involve community and social gatherings, nightlife and clubbing, plus seasonal and holiday activities. Major venues featuring the most listings are Little Caesars Arena, Fox Theatre Detroit, Fisher Theatre, Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center - Orchestra Hall, Comerica Park, and Detroit Symphony Orchestra Hall. Prominent performers with upcoming dates include the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Detroit Pistons, Motor City Cruise, Detroit Red Wings, and 'Twas the Night Before... by Cirque du Soleil. The city has a population of about 640,000 according to the 2020 figure.
City facts
- Weather
- 57°F · Overcast · High 61° / low 53°F · 77% precip
- Population
- 639,111 (2020)
- Area
- 370 km²
- Elevation
- 183 m
- Founded
- 1701
Source: Wikidata
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Frequently asked questions about events in Detroit
- How many events are free in Detroit?
- About 5% of the listed events are free. This means roughly one in twenty events does not require a ticket purchase.
- What are the most popular event types?
- Concerts and live music make up about 900 listings, while sports and fitness account for around 500. Theater and performing arts also have approximately 500 events listed.
- Which venues host the most events?
- The top venues with upcoming listings are Little Caesars Arena, Fox Theatre Detroit, Fisher Theatre, Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center - Orchestra Hall, Comerica Park, and Detroit Symphony Orchestra Hall.
- Who are the main performers this month?
- Upcoming dates feature the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Detroit Pistons, Motor City Cruise, Detroit Red Wings, and 'Twas the Night Before... by Cirque du Soleil.