May 18-May 26: Detroit Artists Market Annual Scholarship Awards and Exhibition
These accomplished Cranbrook Academy of Art (CAA) student artists will exhibit their work, with three finalists receiving the esteemed John F. Korachis Scholarship. Now in its 60th year, the Annual Scholarship Awards & Exhibition reflects our continued commitment to fostering creative excellence and supporting the next generation of artists.
May 18-24: Apartment House 1776
Conceived for the US bicentennial celebration of American independence in 1976, John Cage imagined a freeform musical tapestry, a “musicircus,” that reflects America’s diversity and interdependence. Now, fifty years later, Detroit Opera presents a one-of-a-kind immersive experience realizing Cage’s utopian vision of American cultural coexistence.
May 22-24: Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake and Other Tales
Stravinsky’s extravagant Song of the Nightingale is based on a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen. John Adams’s work was inspired by the colors, shapes, and sounds of Stravinsky’s piece. Stories of fanciful birds continue with music from Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake and DSO Principal Cello Wei Yu performs Shostakovich’s moving concerto.
May 23-June 7: Canterbury Village Medieval Faire
Castle turrets and cobblestone paths will be the backdrop for a wide range of entertainment as you stroll through this outdoor medieval adventure!
Detroit After Hours
When the sun goes down, Detroit lights up with energy and vibes. Whether you're in the mood for live music in a cozy jazz lounge, craft cocktails in a stylish speakeasy, or dancing the night away at a downtown club, the city offers something for every night owl. Catch a comedy show, take in skyline views from a rooftop bar, or explore late-night eats at one of Detroit's many food spots that stay open well past midnight. Whatever your scene, the D doesn’t sleep early.
🪩 May 22: HOUSE IS HOME at Northern Lights Lounge
🪩 May 22: Official Movement Opening Party
🪩 May 23: Soul Clap's House of EFUNK DETROIT
🪩 May 23: Detroit Love - Official Movement Afterparty
🪩 May 23: GHETTO TECH(Nanoos, SKY JETTA, Fullbodydurag,DJ KILLA SQUID)
May 23: Detroit Techno 5k
Detroit Techno 5K is a running event that celebrates the intersection of Detroit's world-renowned techno music culture and community fitness. Runners take on a 5K course set against Detroit's urban backdrop, powered by a live techno soundtrack that makes the experience unlike any standard road race.
May 23: Kid Cudi "The Rebel Ragers" Tour
GRAMMY Award-winning rapper and songwriter Kid Cudi has announced The Rebel Ragers Tour, hitting over 30 cities across North America with special guests Big Bo, A-Trak and Chip Tha Ripper.
May 23-25: Movement Electronic Music Festival
The Movement Music Festival is a premier electronic music event held annually in downtown Detroit, Michigan, at Hart Plaza during Memorial Day Weekend. The 2026 edition features over 115 artists across six stages to celebrate the city’s historic legacy as the birthplace of techno.
May 23: Live, Lit & Laughter
Presented by 97.9 WJLB, Live Lit & Laughter returns to the Fox Theatre Memorial Day weekend for an unforgettable night of comedy on Saturday, May 23 at 8 p.m. The evening will feature an all-star lineup led by Kountry Wayne and including DeRay Davis, Bill Bellamy, Tony Rock, Kelly Kellz, Bubba Dub, and Foolish.
May 24: Guided Detroit People Mover Tour
Explore the heart of Detroit on a guided People Mover tour. This loop through downtown will provide an overview of the area, including stops at the Financial District to visit the Art Deco Guardian Building, Hart Plaza, Spirit Plaza, and Campus Martius Park. Next, we'll reboard the People Mover and head to Greektown, where you will enjoy a delicious Greek pastry at Astoria Pastry Shop. Continuing on the People Mover, we'll disembark at Grand Circus Park to see sights like the Fillmore Theatre, Fox Theatre, Little Caesars Arena, Ford Field, and Comerica Park. Finally, we'll return to our starting point at 1220 Cass Ave (Michigan Station corner of Michigan Ave).
May 24: 8th Annual Detroit Diaspora Day Fest
The festival brings together DJs, artists, creatives, and music lovers for a day and evening rooted in Detroit energy, while highlighting the extended cultural network that connects the city to other places and people shaped by its sound, style, and sensibility.
This year’s lineup reflects that vision, featuring artists with ties to Detroit, Chicago, Atlanta, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Washington, D.C., St. Louis, and beyond. Featured talent includes DJ Burning Bush (Detroit), Jessica Care Moore / DJ J Sicka (Detroit), Nate the Barber (Pittsburgh), Drake Phifer (Detroit), Cleveland Brown (Cleveland), Sean Alvarez (Chicago), DJ Righteous (Chicago/Detroit), DJ Salah Ananse (Atlanta), Diviniti (Detroit), Reggie Dokes (Detroit), DJ J'Mp (Detroit/St. Louis), Rhonda Welsh (Detroit), Adrian Loving (Washington, D.C.), and DJ Scandalous.
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