Festivals in Detroit

Check out happening festivals events all around Detroit, MI

Detroit Grand Prix - Sunday at Detroit Street Circuit

 Sun, 31 May at 11:59 pm Detroit Street Circuit

2026 Movement Music Festival - 3 Day Pass at Hart Plaza

 Sat, 23 May at 11:59 pm Hart Plaza

Ribs R&B Music Festival Weekend!

 Fri, 07 Aug at 11:30 am Hart Plaza USD 3 to 589

2026 Movement Music Festival - Monday at Hart Plaza

 Mon, 25 May at 02:00 pm Hart Plaza

Motor City Pride - Detroit

 Sat, 06 Jun at 01:00 pm Hart Plaza USD 6

African World Festival (Detroit, MI)

 Fri, 10 Jul at 12:00 pm Hart Plaza

Movement Music Festival 2026 in Detroit

 Sat, 23 May at 12:00 am Hart Plaza

Party Animals - Detroit - Sept 18/19

 Fri, 18 Sep at 07:00 pm Comerica Park

Burger Battle Detroit 2026

 Sun, 28 Jun at 01:00 pm Eastern Market Shed 5 USD 21 to 47

Black Legacy Day Celebration

 Sat, 30 May at 09:00 am Joseph Walker Williams Recreation Center Free

ANNA in Detroit

 Sun, 24 May at 12:30 pm Hart Plaza

2026 Detroit Riverfront Run

 Sat, 06 Jun at 08:40 am Cullen Plaza

JANGUEO MUSIC FEST FT JOWELL & RANDY EN DETROIT

 Sat, 15 Aug at 09:00 pm Russell Event Center USD 40

Taco Showdown Detroit 2026

 Sun, 26 Jul at 01:00 pm Eastern Market Shed #5 USD 11 to 47

2nd Annual Detroit Chinatown Block Party (SAT. July 25, 2026, 12-8pm) at Peterboro + Cass

 Sat, 25 Jul at 12:00 pm 3143 Cass Ave, Detroit, MI 48201-2637, United States

Detroit Gay Pride Weekend 2026

 Thu, 04 Jun at 09:00 am SANDBOX Outdoor Bar & Lounge USD 0 to 109

Gimme Gimme Disco Fest | 7/18/26 | The Lincoln Factory - The Freezer

 Sat, 18 Jul at 05:00 pm 1331 Holden St, Detroit, MI 48202-3306, United States

Sip, mingle & House music party

 Fri, 22 May at 09:00 pm The Elephant Room USD 0 to 23

HouseParty

 Sat, 23 May at 11:00 pm Spot Lite Detroit USD 23 to 34

9th Annual Detroit Festival of Books (aka: Detroit Bookfest)! FREE!

 Sun, 19 Jul at 10:00 am Eastern Market Free

DETROIT TWERK FEST OFFICIAL AFTER PARTY

 Sat, 23 May at 09:00 pm Bleu Detroit USD 18 to 23

Detroit Foodie Fair 2026 | Official Event Page

 Sun, 09 Aug at 10:00 am Eastern Market Partnership

8th Annual Detroit Diaspora Day Fest

 Sun, 24 May at 12:00 pm The Norwood USD 29 to 1,282

Greektown Heritage Festival 2026

 Sat, 25 Jul at 12:00 pm Greektown Detroit

Black Hikers Week: Detroit - Juneteenth Culture & Community Fest

 Fri, 19 Jun at 11:00 am Belle Isle Park Free

Detroit Fireworks aboard the Detroit Princess

 Mon, 22 Jun at 04:00 pm Detroit Princess Riverboat

Art of Techno (US) Detroit Edition

Sat, 23 May at 10:00 pm Corktown Tavern

MESAS - JANGUEO MUSIC FEST FT JOWELL & RANDY EN DETROIT

 Sat, 15 Aug at 09:00 pm THE RUSSELL EVENT CENTER USD 40

Howdy Fest

 Sat, 20 Jun at 05:00 pm The Old Miami USD 23

Detroit Summer Market & Festival

 Sun, 19 Jul at 10:00 am Campus Martius Park Free

5th Annual Brazilian Day Street Festival Michigan

 Sat, 19 Sep at 12:00 pm 4444 Vernor Hwy., Detroit, MI, United States, Michigan 48209

DAY PARTY DETROIT MOVEMENT SUNDAY

 Sun, 24 May at 08:00 pm The Shadow Gallery Detroit USD 23

Mana at Little Caesars Arena

 Sun, 01 Nov at 08:00 pm Little Caesars Arena

Detroit Vegan 202 | Official Event Page

 Sun, 09 Aug at 10:00 am Eastern Market Partnership

VegMichigan's 25th Annual Spring VegFest

 Sun, 07 Jun at 10:00 am Eastern Market, Sheds 5 & 6 | 2810 Russell St, Detroit, MI 48207

5th Annual We Gon Be ALRIGHT Juneteenth Community Celebration

 Fri, 19 Jun at 03:00 pm Corrigan Park USD 0 to 749

Detroit Bourbon & Blues Festival 2026

 Sun, 23 Aug at 12:00 pm Shed 5 USD 45 to 77

GLOW

 Tue, 26 May at 07:00 am 3rd Street Detroit

Disney Descendants & Zombies: Worlds Collide

 Thu, 22 Oct at 07:00 pm Little Caesars Arena

BACKWOODS AND BONFIRES FESTIVAL 2026

 Sat, 11 Jul at 02:00 pm The Eastern Detroit USD 28 to 166

Sazón Latin Food Festival 2026: Detroit’s Taste of Latin American Food

 Sun, 26 Jul at 12:00 pm Batch Brewing Company Free

Detroit Institute of Arts' AAPI Heritage Month Presents the India Festival!

Sat, 30 May at 10:00 am Detroit Institute of Arts

FrankenFest Detroit

 Sat, 19 Sep at 11:00 am Historic Fort Wayne, Detroit

DETROIT TWERK FEST 2026: Downtown Detroit

 Sat, 23 May at 02:00 pm Annex Nightclub USD 0 to 166

The Potluck Detroit 2026

 Fri, 22 May at 12:00 pm Talking Dolls Studio Free

Little Asian Bites Presents: Night Market Seven!

 Thu, 28 May at 05:00 pm Shed 5, Russell Street, Eastern Market, Detroit, MI, USA Free

Yacht Rock Detroit | 2026

 Fri, 17 Jul at 04:00 pm Roostertail

Sunday Bliss Rooftop Day Party

 Sun, 24 May at 12:00 pm Level Two Bar & Rooftop USD 13 to 23

Detroit Hot Sauce Festival

 Sat, 01 Aug at 10:00 am Masonic Temple Detroit

FRIDAY AUGUST 14: MARCUS MONROE

 Fri, 14 Aug at 07:00 pm The Comedy Bar USD 32 to 44

Detroit Grand Prix

 Fri, 29 May at 12:00 pm Andiamo - Detroit Riverfront

Paris Paloma

 Fri, 16 Oct at 07:00 pm Masonic Temple Detroit

Celebrating Fathers and Freedom

 Sat, 20 Jun at 02:00 pm 2701 Elmwood St Free

2026 Growler Gallop Atwater 10 Mile and 5K

 Sun, 27 Sep at 01:30 pm Atwater Brewery

Pregame Playground

 Sat, 23 May at 11:00 am The Shadow Gallery Detroit Free

Detroit Salsa & Hustle Festival

Fri, 04 Sep at 08:00 am Cambria Detroit

History of House Music

 Sat, 23 May at 05:00 pm Soul on Ice Detroit Drinking Den USD 23 to 482

R&B Fest Is Coming To Detroit!

 Sat, 12 Sep at 04:00 pm The Annex

Marrow in the Market Dinner&Music Series - Detroit Jazz

 Thu, 03 Sep at 06:00 pm 2442 Riopelle St USD 114

TRANSITIONS 🌐 FESTIVAL 2026

 Sat, 30 May at 02:00 pm Spkrbox

ZAC TOWNSEND

 Thu, 21 May at 07:00 pm Mic Drop Comedy USD 13

REFRÉSCATE

 Sun, 31 May at 03:00 pm La Tapatia Neveria Free

Summer Bliss Music & Arts Festival 2026

 Fri, 21 Aug at 05:00 pm Tangent Gallery / Hastings Street Ballroom

Pheasant Flock Party

 Sat, 06 Jun at 12:00 pm Brewery Faisan Free

Black Hikers Week: Detroit Rooted in Motion - Wellness Wednesday Experience

 Wed, 17 Jun at 02:00 pm Erma Henderson Park Free

THE HEARTWORK | ASSEMBLY

 Sun, 28 Jun at 02:00 pm Tangent Gallery & Hastings Street Ballroom USD 23 to 34

Motor City Fit Fest 2026

 Sat, 18 Jul at 11:00 am Garden Theater USD 39 to 77

Noodle Mania Fest Detroit

 Wed, 10 Jun at 05:00 pm Nuevo Seoul USD 56 to 78

Brunch, Beats and Brews

 Sat, 23 May at 11:00 am Lagerhaus #5

Summer Wine Expo 2026: '10 Years of Pride!'

 Sun, 14 Jun at 02:00 pm The Royce Detroit USD 23

Midwest Wiener Fest

 Sat, 13 Jun at 06:00 pm Detroit Shipping Company USD 18

Juneteenth Market & Cottage Food Tasting Fair

 Fri, 19 Jun at 03:00 pm Brightmoor Artisans Collective Free

The L.I.V.E. Outreach Jubilee: A Juneteenth Celebration

 Fri, 19 Jun at 12:00 pm Brookins Park Free

Huckleberry Groove

 Sat, 13 Jun at 07:00 pm Cadieux Cafe USD 18

Detroit Glow Run

 Sat, 18 Jul at 07:00 pm Detroit, Detroit, Michigan

Unity Through Christ Music Festival Detroit 2026

 Sat, 27 Jun at 02:00 pm 3746 Fischer Street, Detroit, MI 48124

Motown Tango Marathon - August 14, 15, 16 2026

 Fri, 14 Aug at 07:00 pm Saint Andrew’s Hall at Wayne State University USD 55 to 391

The ReVamp Clothing Swap Festival - Volunteer Program - Summer 2026

 Sat, 18 Jul at 09:00 am TBD Free

Spring Community Fair

 Fri, 22 May at 05:00 pm 6530 Outer Dr W Free

Edgemen & TIED DOWN PRESENTS: Fiddlehead

 Thu, 13 Aug at 06:00 pm 4114 Vernor Hwy, Detroit, MI 48209, USA

AFrobeats X Rave

 Sun, 24 May at 10:00 pm Soul Stars MC USD 18

Jauron Perry Quintet @ Aretha’s Jazz Cafe

 Thu, 04 Jun at 08:00 pm Aretha's Jazz Cafe USD 29

Spirit Rave: Overnight Whimsical Imagination Retreat

 Sat, 23 May at 11:00 pm 1600 Clay St USD 135

One Healthy Detroit

 Sat, 06 Jun at 09:00 am 1903 Wilkins, Detroit, MI, United States, Michigan

Glizzy Fest 2

 Fri, 12 Jun at 06:00 pm Tangent Gallery & Hastings Street Ballroom USD 18

BASS and BLAZE MUSIC FEST

 Sat, 13 Jun at 04:00 pm THE EDIT DETROIT USD 25 to 75

2026 Junteenth Community Celebration & Basketball Game

 Sat, 20 Jun at 11:00 am Samuel C. Mumford High School USD 0 to 29

Gotta Have House Thursdays Movement Kickoff

 Thu, 21 May at 06:00 pm Woodward Avenue Bar & Grill

Detroit Bubbleicious Bubble Run

 Sat, 06 Jun at 12:00 pm Detroit, Detroit, Michigan

East Village Spring Market

 Sat, 25 Apr at 10:00 am 9920 Kercheval Ave Free

Drowning In Midsummer Fest

 Sat, 18 Jul at 03:00 pm Corktown Tavern USD 10

BOSS BBQ 2026

 Fri, 12 Jun at 05:00 pm Batch Brewing Company

2026 Bike Summit Challenge

 Sat, 13 Jun at 09:00 am Palmer Park Free

Pride Month Pin and Keychain Making

 Fri, 05 Jun at 03:30 pm Bowen | Detroit Public Library Free

100% LIVE Techno – ALL HARDWARE SETS / Movement Opening Party

 Fri, 22 May at 09:00 pm Movement Electronic Music Festival

3rd Annual W.I.S.E. Summer Celebration

 Sat, 06 Jun at 12:00 pm 2700 W Chicago Free

Detroit Color Run By Color Craze

 Sat, 20 Jun at 12:00 pm Lower East Detroit, Detroit, Michigan

Springwells Murals & Tacos Tour

 Fri, 05 Jun at 10:00 am 8300 Longworth St USD 29

Building A Vibe At The Castle - Party and Networking

 Thu, 28 May at 06:00 pm Castle Rouge USD 5 to 125

Healthy Habits Series

 Wed, 10 Jun at 11:30 am Lafayette Greens Garden Free