Holi Rave Detroit

Holi Rave Detroit is a daytime EDM party with a global, South Asian–inspired vibe. Expect uptempo, melodic energy across Indo House, Arab House, Afro House, Afro Desi, and Dancehall—groovy, bouncy, and made to keep you moving.

There are two stages bringing different energy all day. Inside, it’s full rave mode with heavy sound, LED wall, lights, UV glow, and nonstop dance-floor vibes. Outside, the Color Blast Zone has its own DJ setup, plus CO₂-powered powder blasts and bold color moments made for photos and shared hype. Pro tip: all-white fits hit different—the colors turn you into moving art.

Beyond the music, expect henna artists, body paint artists, and art vendors throughout the space—adding even more creative, culture-forward energy to the experience.

Color details (so you know):
Every ticket includes one color pouch. Want more? You can add extra powder at checkout or buy it during the event. Outside of the CO₂ powder blasts, there are no other powder drops or throws.

The lineup features DJs Xtensive, Paul Martindale, and Surab Deb, plus live percussion from Bruce Cobb, with more DJs coming soon.

Your ticket includes access to both stages and zones, plus a free coffee coupon from The Social Brews in Downtown Detroit, one of our community partners. Food and drinks will be available for purchase on-site.

Expect a festival-style vibe, visuals on point, vendors throughout, and an unforgettable afternoon full of music, color, culture, and good energy.

Info: Entry begins
Indoor rave stage opens (LED wall, lights, UV, sound)
Outdoor Color Blast Zone opens with its own DJ setup
Art vendors, henna artists, and body paint artists open
Grab your color pouch, explore the space, settle in

Info: Music ramps up across both stages
Easy dancing, mingling, and content-friendly vibes
Art, henna, and body paint in full flow
? First Color Blast Moment (Outdoor Zone)
A high-energy color hit to kick the day off strong.

Info: Higher-energy DJ sets and live percussion moments
Indoor visuals and lighting fully dialed in
Outdoor Color Blast Zone stays active and packed
? Second Color Blast Moment (Main Peak)
The biggest color moment of the day.

Info: Last stretch of nonstop dance energy
Final rounds of art, henna, and body paint
Best window for final photos and content
? Final Color Blast Moment (Closing Moment)
One last blast to close out the outdoor zone.

Info: Music wraps
Smooth exit

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Tangent Gallery & Hastings Street Ballroom, 715 East Milwaukee Avenue, Detroit, United States

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