Things To Do In The D
Detroit's Stage — Culture, Festivals, Food & Fun
Featured Events
Summer Spotlight
Movement Electronic Music Festival
Detroit is the birthplace of Techno — and Movement is its celebration. Every Memorial Day weekend, Hart Plaza becomes the epicenter of electronic music, drawing fans from around the world to experience the genre where it all began.
African World Festival
The 42nd annual celebration of the African Diaspora — three days of live music, dance, food, and over 100 vendors at Hart Plaza. Hosted by the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History.
Detroit Festivals
Rib & Soul Fest
Detroit's ultimate summer cookout — live R&B, gospel, and the best ribs in the Midwest.
Detroit Jazz Festival
The world's largest free jazz festival — four days of legendary performances on the Detroit riverfront.
Arts Beats & Eats Royal Oak
Metro Detroit's premier Labor Day weekend festival featuring live music, art, craft beer and incredible food — Royal Oak Michigan
Ford Fireworks
The Motor City's signature summer spectacle — one of the largest fireworks shows in the country over the Detroit River.
📰 Metro Detroit Summer Events Guide
Get the full rundown of every fair, festival, and community event happening across Metro Detroit this summer — courtesy of Hour Detroit.
Metro Detroit Events
Live feed of Hip-Hop, R&B & Detroit Sports events happening around the city
Only In Detroit
Motown Museum
Where it all started — Hitsville U.S.A., the birthplace of the Motown sound that changed music forever.
Charles H. Wright Museum
The world's largest museum dedicated to African American history and culture, right here in Detroit.
Detroit Institute of Arts
Home to over 65,000 artworks including Diego Rivera's iconic Detroit Industry Murals.
Detroit Riverfront
Miles of waterfront parks, trails, and gathering spaces along the Detroit River — the city's front yard.