Live music in North of Detroit, MI

Get ready for a high-energy heavy metal show featuring Demon King, Deathless, Recorruptor, and Living Dissection. This is an all-ages event, with the note that anyone under 17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Catch Sam Barber live at Masonic Temple Theatre in Detroit, with Waylon Wyatt and Wild Horses also on the bill. The show runs with doors and showtime listed for 6:00 PM.

Downtown Mount Clemens’ summer concert series brings live music to Cherry Street Mall with The Indecisions performing 80s favorites along with a mix of other styles. The series highlights different performers on select Friday nights in Downtown Mount Clemens, offering fresh sounds for music lovers. Admission is free.

Experience the Mt. Clemens summer Friday night music scene with outdoor tunes under the stars. Bars are open, people dance in the warm evening air, and the atmosphere is lively and welcoming. Bring a friend and a chair to settle in for laid-back summer fun.

Enjoy an absolutely free summer concert at Riverside Park in Downtown Auburn Hills. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, and get ready for live music at the Knight Amphitheatre. Families can also make a splash at the free splash pad before the show.

Catch ZANG live outdoors at Riley Park in Farmington. The show kicks off in the evening at 7:00 PM.

Lewie performs live at Walled Lake Tavern.

Dr Smith, also known as MetroRockway, takes the stage at the Blue Goose Inn for a night of rock. Food, beverages, and staff round out the experience.

Catch EAZYBAKED at The Lincoln Factory in Detroit for an electronic and bass-forward night. The show is scheduled to start at 9:00 PM.

Azzecca is bringing their electronic sounds to The Magic Stick in Detroit. Doors open at 1:00 PM, with the show starting at 9:00 PM.

Margarita Fest 2026 is a sampling festival featuring 100+ margaritas, along with tequilas and mezcals, plus live music and tacos. Admission is for ages 21 and up. The event runs for about 4 hours, with VIP and general registration beginning in the evening.

Enjoy an evening pop-country performance by Alexandra Kay at Ford Field Park in Dearborn. Tickets are available through Bandsintown.

Catch The Word Alive with Not Enough Space, Downswing, and CODE:WORDS for a night of post-hardcore and metalcore at The Shelter in Detroit. The show is scheduled to start at 6:00 PM local time.

Chris Stapleton and Allen Stone are performing at Ford Field in Detroit. The show starts at 6:00 PM local time.

Indie rock legend Tommy Stinson (of The Replacements) is returning to Windsor for an in-person show with friends, featuring Little Venom and Karla Rose. Expect a lively set of indie rock favorites at Lion’s Head Tavern.

Enjoy a live performance by Dave Bennett at Rec Bowl. The show is scheduled for Saturday evening, featuring smooth jazz, Christian, swing, and cool jazz styles.

Classic Maniacs perform at Watermark Bar and Grille with an outdoor set planned on the back patio by the water, weather permitting. The performance is scheduled for a summer night on the waterfront patio.

The Emerald Theatre in Mount Clemens hosts a live performance by the rock and roll cover band Disturbing the Peace. All ticket proceeds benefit Great Lakes Burn Camp.

Catch Disturbing the Peace, a high-energy classic rock local cover band that runs through crowd favorites across major rock eras, from Chicago and Led Zeppelin to The Moody Blues and Aerosmith. Expect singalongs, soulful ballads, and full-throttle rock meant to keep the dance floor going. Doors open at 7:00 PM, with the show starting at 8:00 PM. This is an all-ages event, and proceeds benefit Great Lakes Burn Camp.

Stacey Pullen is performing live at TV Lounge. The show starts at 9:00 PM.

This high-energy summer celebration brings together 20 bands along with food trucks, vendors, raffle baskets, 50/50 raffles, and more. Additional details and the weekly band lineup can be found online.

Catch an all-white gospel celebration in Detroit featuring performances by Donald Lawrence, Mali Music, Kurt Carr, Jonathan McReynolds, and Le'Andria Johnson.

Spend your Sunday evening at Lake St. Clair Metropark for the Summer Concert Series, featuring live music from a mix of local bands. There is a variety of genres ranging from rock and country to R&B and oldies, with something for all ages. Concerts run through the summer, and the lawn area is great for relaxing or dancing. Concessions are open during performances, and admission is free.

AEG Presents brings Oliver Tree to Royal Oak Music Theatre as part of the Love You Madly, Hate You Badly World’s First World Tour. This is an all ages show. Oliver Tree is an internationally acclaimed, multi-platinum vocalist, producer, writer, director, and performance artist whose sound fuses pop and alternative while his visuals blur the line between art and entertainment. Known for absurdist, meta humor that playfully critiques celebrity culture and social media, he has earned billions of streams and views, topped charts, and sold out amphitheaters around the globe. His body of work includes the gold-certified albums Ugly Is Beautiful and Cowboy Tears. His third full-length, Alone in a Crowd, delves into themes of loneliness, disconnection, and the modern human experience, and introduces Cornelius Cummings, a fashion designer character who sets the runway for this era. His creativity has been showcased on major late-night television and highlighted by leading music and culture publications.

Settle in on the Trailhead Building lawn for live music at Maybury State Park, part of a Monday concert series. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, and a picnic to enjoy the performance on the grass, and enter the park through the Eight Mile entrance. The concerts are supported by the Northville Community Foundation and the Friends of Maybury State Park. There is no charge for the show, but all motor vehicles must have a Recreation Passport to enter the park.

Settle in for free summer concerts as streets close around the center circle near The HUB Stadium Novi to create a lively open-air setting. Bring a chair and friends to enjoy live music from a lineup that includes Power Play Detroit, The Love Junkies, Vinyl Rockit, Space Cat, Magic Bus, Ben Sharkey, Fifty Amp Fuse, Elektrik Dream, and Killer Flamingos. Nearby restaurants will offer food and drinks for purchase, and Twelve Mile Crossing operates as a Social District, so participating businesses may sell alcoholic beverages to go. The series is family friendly with activities for kids. It happens rain or shine, and if weather becomes an issue the music moves indoors to The HUB Stadium Novi’s 2nd-floor music lounge. When indoors, outside food and drinks are not permitted, and The HUB’s menu is available.

Wild Summer Nights keeps the zoo open into the evening each Wednesday through the end of August, pairing extended access to habitats and buildings with live music in the Main Picnic Grove. This evening features Rock N Soul performing a Motown set. Food and beverage pop-ups and retail remain open, rides and attractions operate into the evening, and experiences such as Dinosauria, presented by Michigan First Credit Union, and the new Fred and Barbara Erb Discovery Trails are available. Take a peaceful walk as the day cools, enjoy a carousel ride, and savor a summer evening in Michigan... all included with admission, with free entry for members.

Join for the final SummerFest concert of the series with blues music featuring Thornetta Davis. This free outdoor, lakefront show welcomes you to bring your blanket and chairs while the grounds open early, with food and bar service available. The concert begins in the evening and wraps up later that night, celebrating the roots of American blues and music.

An outdoor Summer Concert features The BackBeats, a Beatles tribute that recreates the look and sound of the Fab Four with period-correct instruments, outfits, and hairstyles. Their performance traces the era when audiences first discovered John, Paul, George, and Ringo, offering a nostalgic journey through the music. The concert takes place at the Troy Community Foundation Performing Arts Stage in Stine Park. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for comfortable seating. All ages are welcome. Admission is free and no registration is required. In case of inclement weather, the show moves indoors to Troy Community Center Rooms 304 and 305, with any venue changes shared by text or email alerts.

The Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce Summer Concert Series is back at Centennial Commons for live music every Thursday. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, enjoy food and drinks from local favorites in the social district, and get the family-friendly extras like a kid’s area with free face painting and balloon animals. There’s also an Oakland County Parks climbing tower and Ray’s ice cream during select dates. On August 13, Slows BBQ is the featured food truck. Expect a pre-show with student bands from The Detroit School of Rock and Pop Music, plus live performances and DJ sets between performers.

Head to Dinan Park in Downtown Farmington for the Dinan Park Music Series, a free live music night happening every Thursday evening. Bring your carryout and grab a drink from the participating local spots while you listen to the music from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Catch Fiddlehead live with Narrow Head, Knumears, and The Sissy Boys at El Club Detroit. The show starts at 6:00 PM.

Poolside Performances highlights experimental approaches to music, movement, and mark making. The event features a solo set from multi-instrumentalist Leith Campbell with an expressive, exploratory focus. Admission is free and open to all with an RSVP, and the program will continue regardless of weather.

Two-time Grammy winning R&B artist Kehlani brings The Kehlani World Tour to Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre with support from Durand Bernarr, TheARTI$t, and WASEEL. Her self-titled album debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200, the biggest opening this year for a woman in R&B, and entered at No. 1 on the R&B Albums chart. The single Folded won Grammys for Best R&B Performance and Best R&B Song and held the top spot on Billboard’s Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart for more than 17 weeks, the longest run in that chart’s history.

Isaia Huron is performing live at Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill, with Kehlani, Durand Bernarr, and TheARTI$t also on the lineup. The show starts at 6:30 PM local time.

Happy Together Tour is coming to The Fillmore Detroit for an evening of classic pop and rock sounds featuring The Association, The Troggs, Jason Scheff, Gary Puckett, The Fortunes, Ron Dante, The Vogues, and The Cowsills.

The Heartbeats bring their high energy show to Fireside Grill & Patio for their first appearance at this venue, following a track record of electrifying performances across the Midwest.

Dave Edwards and The Look are back at Octopus's Beer Garden for an evening of music in Mount Clemens. It’s a return visit to a longtime favorite spot along the Clinton River.