Live music in Downriver, MI

Detroit and Chicago’s long-running dance rivalry takes the stage in a family-friendly, all-ages battle featuring high-energy performances, music, city pride, dance culture, creators, and celebrity guests. The competition moves through a Detroit round and a Chicago round before a grand finale in Atlanta, bringing the spirit of classic dance battles to a new generation.

Is this your event? Promote it →

Gavin Adcock performs on The Day I Hang It Up Tour, with Braxton Keith and The Creekers also appearing. The event is open to all ages.

Is this your event? Promote it →

Enjoy an evening of karaoke and music, with a chance to enter a giveaway for a $75 gas card. Purchase any mocktail to receive an entry, and the winner will be announced during the event.

Is this your event? Promote it →

New Era Detroit’s annual candlelight concert fundraiser supports its work helping people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. The organization’s Hotels for the Homeless program has helped more than 10,000 people access temporary shelter, meals, clothing, personal care, housing resources, employment connections, and other essential support. The evening will include stories of resilience and opportunities to support the homeless prevention program, which provides assistance before individuals and families face a housing crisis. Formal or black-tie attire is encouraged.

Is this your event? Promote it →

Enjoy an evening of live music and fun benefiting the WBC Patio Upgrade fund. The event includes a $5 cover charge, is for guests ages 21 and up, and features pizza, drink specials, raffle baskets, and more.

Is this your event? Promote it →

Enjoy an evening of Music Bingo featuring three games, with categories spanning 70s music, 90s and 2000s boy and girl bands, and dad rock. Games cost $5 each. Coney dogs and pop are available for $5, and a 50/50 raffle will also be held. Proceeds support Golden Ark’s community involvement.

Is this your event? Promote it →

Michigander performs in a general admission, standing-room-only setting. All ages are welcome. One dollar from every ticket sold supports HeadCount and its work to register voters and encourage participation in democracy through music and popular culture.

Is this your event? Promote it →

An intimate live music series hosted by Willie Mac Jr, featuring musical talent from Detroit and around the world. The ticketed event offers VIP booth seating, with food and alcoholic beverages available to order. The dress code is “Come Fly.”

Is this your event? Promote it →

Experience an evening of choral music with Vanguard Voices, Dearborn’s auditioned community choir directed by Kevin Dewey. The concert features powerful choral works accompanied by brass.

Is this your event? Promote it →

Spend a Friday night unwinding with food, drinks, and live music at Rocky's Roadhouse.

Is this your event? Promote it →

Zoriana’s debut concert features original, transcendental music from and for the soul. Guests are encouraged to wear their favorite fancy black and/or white attire. This donation-based event supports winter programming and artistic activations for Ancestors Approved, with a fundraising goal of $10,000.

Is this your event? Promote it →

Experience music by Coldplay and Imagine Dragons in a live tribute concert at the Detroit Masonic Temple, performed by a string quartet beneath the gentle glow of candlelight. The program includes songs such as “Clocks,” “Fix You,” “Radioactive,” “Thunder,” “Viva la Vida,” and “Believer.” This tribute is not affiliated with or endorsed by the artists or their representatives. The concert is suitable for ages 8 and older, and guests under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. The venue is ADA compliant, and seating is assigned within each zone on a first-come, first-served basis.

Is this your event? Promote it →

Presented by WASS, this celebration brings together flags, culture, music, and community. Guests can represent their country, bring a flag, and enjoy dancing to Afrobeats, Amapiano, and R&B. Food will be available for purchase, and attendees are encouraged to dress to impress and bring what they need for the evening.

Is this your event? Promote it →

Experience Mozart’s compositions in a concert celebrating his music and legacy.

Is this your event? Promote it →

Call Me Cougar Detroit features a live recording of the Call Me Cougar Podcast, the Cougar Love Connection dating show, and a Black and Gold-themed day party. Guests are encouraged to wear black, gold, or both. Ticket options include admission to the live taping and party, party-only entry, and VIP access. Depending on the option, benefits include a meet and greet, preferred seating, a food voucher, priority entry, specialty cocktails, networking opportunities, and an exclusive gift package. Specialty cocktails are available for purchase with standard admission.

Is this your event? Promote it →

Enjoy a Hungarian-inspired meal featuring roasted chicken, stuffed cabbage, paprikas potatoes, Hungarian sausage, mostaccioli, green beans, salad, and dessert. Entertainment includes live music by Detroit Duo, a traditional grape-stomping presentation, and a grape-stealing activity for all. A cash bar will be available, and raffle tickets for prizes will be sold after dinner. Winners must be present to claim their prizes. This is a cash-only event.

Is this your event? Promote it →

Enjoy an evening of live music supporting young musicians and artists.

Is this your event? Promote it →

AEG Presents Saosin as they mark the 20th anniversary of the band’s self-titled album, performing songs from that release along with more from their catalog. The lineup features Cove Reber, Beau Burchell, Phil Sgrosso, Chris Sorenson, and Alex Rodriguez. Supporting performances come from Silent Planet, Like Moths to Flames, and Save Us. This event welcomes attendees of all ages.

Is this your event? Promote it →

Enjoy music, food, and drinks, and celebrate Dave’s birthday with a drink.

Is this your event? Promote it →

Historic Trenton Masonic Temple glows with candlelight as the Listeso String Quartet performs a tribute to Queen and The Beatles. This live, multi-sensory concert presents string arrangements of beloved songs including Here Comes the Sun, Blackbird, Help!, Come Together, Yesterday, All You Need Is Love, Love of My Life, Another One Bites the Dust, I Want to Break Free, We Are the Champions, We Will Rock You, Radio Ga-Ga, and Bohemian Rhapsody. The experience runs 60 minutes, doors open 45 minutes before the music begins, and late entry is not allowed. The event welcomes ages 8 and up, with guests under 16 accompanied by an adult. The venue is ADA compliant, and seating is assigned within each zone on a first come, first served basis.

Is this your event? Promote it →

Hamilton Leithauser and Rostam perform together on The Joint Tour. The event is open to all ages, with general admission and standing room only.

Is this your event? Promote it →

Award-winning rapper and poet Omar Offendum presents a multimedia performance set in New York City’s historic Little Syria, once home to one of the largest Arab immigrant communities in the United States. Blending hip-hop, live Arabic music, and the centuries-old Hakawati storytelling tradition, the performance explores Arab American history, identity, and belonging. The program also features Syrian soprano Lubana Al-Quntar, known for combining Arabic and operatic traditions, and Detroit-based interdisciplinary artist Layan Srour, whose work explores memory, place, and belonging.

Is this your event? Promote it →

Concert of Colors Neighborhood Programs and the Arab American National Museum present the Michigan premiere of Omar Offendum’s Little Syria, a fully staged performance set in New York City’s historic Little Syria neighborhood from 1880 to 1940. Hip-hop, live Arabic instrumentation, and traditional Levantine storytelling come together to explore Arab American experiences and themes of immigration, identity, and belonging. The performance features rapper and poet Omar Offendum, Palestinian oud musician Ronnie Malley, producer Thanks Joey, Syrian soprano Lubana Al-Quntar, and Detroit-based artist Layan Srour. Admission is free, and tickets are required for all attendees.

Is this your event? Promote it →

The Rouge River Monsters return to the 342 Bar and Grill for an evening of horn-driven jams. Jimmy and the gang are back, with the 342’s menu and libations also featured.

Is this your event? Promote it →

International soul-funk artist Vladimir Cetkar brings a blend of funk, soul, and jazz to Aretha’s Jazz Café. A composer, guitarist, vocalist, arranger, and producer, Cetkar creates richly arranged music shaped by the sounds of Chic and Earth, Wind & Fire, with a contemporary touch. His performance features catchy hooks and lively grooves, drawing on music from his acclaimed albums and his experience playing stages around the world.

Is this your event? Promote it →

Experience Mozart’s compositions in a concert celebrating his music and legacy.

Is this your event? Promote it →

Enjoy a performance by BLUEROADS featuring traditional bluegrass music. A pre-show open jam session is planned, with an opportunity to bring an instrument and jam with the band before their performance. Active SEMBMA members can receive a $2 discount at the door by presenting their membership card.

Is this your event? Promote it →

Enjoy an open jam night. Bring an instrument, and BYOB.

Is this your event? Promote it →

Explore a lively, nontraditional art experience featuring more than 80 local artists and over 400 original works. The evening also includes complimentary pancakes, live body painting, and music from local DJs and producers. A full bar with drink specials is available, and the event is for guests 21 and older.

Is this your event? Promote it →

Composer, guitarist, vocalist, arranger, and producer Vladimir Cetkar brings a contemporary take on jazz, soul, and funk to Aretha’s Jazz Cafe. Born in Ohrid, Macedonia, and educated at Berklee College of Music, he draws inspiration from the sounds of Chic and Earth, Wind & Fire. His acclaimed albums include We Will Never End, Heavenly, Going Home, and Let Us Be. Expect polished arrangements, memorable hooks, and lively grooves.

Is this your event? Promote it →

Joe Reilly and the Community Gardeners present a music-filled tribute to Indigenous heritage alongside the All Nations Dancers. Representing the Three Fires of Michigan, the dancers honor the Ojibwe, Odawa, and Potawatomi through moving presentations of Men’s Traditional, Men’s Grass, Women’s Traditional, Fancy Shawl, and Jingle styles. Access to this program is included with museum admission and is free for members.

Is this your event? Promote it →

Experience Mozart’s compositions in a concert celebrating his music and legacy.

Is this your event? Promote it →

Scott Smith returns to the Senate Theater for an Organ Pops Concert featuring the distinctive sound and range of a theater pipe organ. A lifelong Lansing resident, Smith has performed concerts and accompanied silent films across the country. He served as staff organist at the Michigan Theatre in Lansing and has been House Organist at the Grand Ledge Opera House since 1995, where he oversaw the organ’s redesign, installation, and tonal refinement. He also owns a pipe organ business specializing in the service and restoration of theater and church or classical organs.

Is this your event? Promote it →

Spend a relaxed Sunday evening surrounded by books, cozy seating, and live jazz from Chapter Three, a trio bringing soulful sounds to the lounge. Wine and other drinks are available from the menu, making it a welcoming setting to enjoy the music with a friend, a date, or on your own.

Is this your event? Promote it →

Celebrate possibility at a masquerade ball centered on opening doors that can change lives. Enjoy an evening of dancing, music, food, drinks, and photo booths, with time to recognize scholarship winners and share new initiatives for the community, all in support of a good cause.

Is this your event? Promote it →

Monique Ella Rose brings her award-winning R&B and soul vocals to Cliff Bell’s. Raised in Detroit, she draws inspiration from Motown’s soulful musical heritage and is known for her distinctive tone and expressive vibrato. She has shared the stage with artists including Maxwell, Anthony Hamilton, Marsha Ambrosius, Dwele, Musiq Soulchild, and Samara Joy.

Is this your event? Promote it →

Girl of Glass, Thus Spoke Zarathustra, XMercyX, and Donnie Brasco perform live in Detroit.

Is this your event? Promote it →

Patti LaBelle brings The 80/65 Tour to Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts for a performance. Venue doors open two hours before showtime, and the theater opens for seating one hour prior. Guests younger than five will not be admitted.

Is this your event? Promote it →

Brain Candy is a monthly live program featuring prose, music, poetry, and visual art. This edition features music by Drew Schultz, poetry by Wafaa Mustafa, prose by Christine Hume, and visual art by Melissa West, with Stephanie Glazier as host.

Is this your event? Promote it →

Celebrate the music of Cassandra Wilson with a live tribute featuring Yaminah Brock. The performance brings together soulful sounds, jazzy tunes, smooth vocals, and heartfelt music.

Is this your event? Promote it →

Slow Pulp performs in a general admission, standing-room-only setting. All ages are welcome.

Is this your event? Promote it →

Dancers of all levels are welcome at this open dance gathering, with space for beginner, intermediate, and expert groups. Music is provided by DJ Matt Barron. Free onsite parking is available, and a $5 donation is suggested.

Is this your event? Promote it →

Grammy-nominated violinist, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Andrew Bird appears with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra for his first performance alongside the ensemble. Known for a style that blends and defies genres, he brings expansive sonorities threaded with jazz, folk, and pop influences. The program marks two decades of The Mysterious Production of Eggs, presented start to finish in new orchestral settings. After the album set, Bird closes with a collection of favorites drawn from nearly thirty years of music.

Is this your event? Promote it →

The Irish Music Institute presents Frankie Gavin, an Irish fiddle legend whose career has brought traditional music into new territory. He founded De Dannan in 1974 and has recorded with artists across jazz, blues, gospel, and rock, including Stéphane Grappelli. His honors include junior All-Ireland champion, AIB Musician of the Year, and an honorary Master’s in Music from NUI Galway. Seating is limited.

Is this your event? Promote it →

Chamber Soloists of Detroit joins the Fair Lane Music Guild for an intimate chamber music performance honoring long-time benefactor Cecilia Benner. Violinist Amy Schwartz Moretti and pianist Pauline Martin perform in Clara and Henry Ford’s restored home, featuring Clara’s Steinway grand piano. The program includes works by Antonin Dvořák, Amy Beach, Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson, Astor Piazzolla, and César Franck. The evening also features champagne-accompanied epicurean delights in Clara’s Music Room.

Is this your event? Promote it →

Enjoy a long-running karaoke night in Detroit.

Is this your event? Promote it →

Test your music knowledge in a live sampling game where DJ Rue plays original songs and players name the tracks that sampled them. Expect a mix of R&B, hip-hop, soul, old-school favorites, and unexpected musical connections, with friendly competition and plenty of opportunities to laugh, debate, and discover something new. Food from Taste Tiff’s Catering and beverages will be available for purchase. You do not need to be a music expert to take part.

Is this your event? Promote it →

Spend an evening sharing music and laughter while building connections with partners, loved ones, friends, and new acquaintances at GUYS LIKE US Music Bingo. Ladies are welcome, and participants may bring a spouse, significant other, family members, or friends. Thanksgiving food donations are welcomed and can earn special advantages during the games. The event is free, with limited space available.

Is this your event? Promote it →

The Chris Canas Band performs at the Prestige as part of Jokes & Jazz, featuring an international comedy act.

Is this your event? Promote it →

DJ Meredith Marks brings the YOU.CAN.DANCE.TOUR to Saint Andrew's Hall. The event welcomes all ages and features general admission with standing room only.

Is this your event? Promote it →

Six artists take the stage for an evening of live music and original storytelling.

Is this your event? Promote it →

Award-winning bluegrass quartet Mountain Grass Unit brings a high-energy performance shaped by bluegrass tradition, adventurous songwriting, and jamgrass improvisation. Formed in Birmingham, Alabama, the band features Drury Anderson, Luke Black, Sam Wilson, and Josiah Nelson. Their debut album, Appalachian Smoke, produced by six-time Grammy winner Vance Powell, draws on bluegrass, Americana, and jam-band culture. Fresh off winning IBMA Momentum Band of the Year and selling out more than 30 shows, the group is building a national following and bringing its modern take on roots music to Detroit.

Is this your event? Promote it →

Music producers compete in a bracket-style beat battle, facing off in best-of-three matchups as they play original beats for the audience. Crowd applause decides each matchup, and winners advance until one producer claims the championship title and belt. Producers ages 18 and up are eligible to compete, whether they are established or emerging talent.

Is this your event? Promote it →

The Bill Meyer Group hosts an open jazz jam in Detroit, described as the city’s longest-running jam.

Is this your event? Promote it →

The second installment of The Whine Down at The Norwood features international hits, food, drink specials, and special guests.

Is this your event? Promote it →