Detroit’s favorite Hollywood expats are clocking back in. A lineup of Motor City-connected stars - including Kristen Bell, Dax Shepard, J.K. Simmons, Tim Meadows and Sam Richardson - is set to return this fall for The Coney, a new celebrity-stacked variety weekend capped by a one-night-only show downtown. The event is scheduled for Sept. 25–26, with the main performance locked in at the Detroit Opera House on Saturday night. A limited batch of public tickets went on sale Wednesday at noon.
What The Coney Is
The Coney is a new annual initiative created by Marc Evan Jackson in partnership with the Children’s Foundation of Michigan, designed to provide immediate funding and build permanent resources for youth arts education across Detroit, according to the Children’s Foundation of Michigan. Organizers say the weekend will fold in celebrity visits to local youth programs, a private welcome party for supporters and a first-pitch presentation during a Detroit Tigers game.
Who's Onstage And How To Buy Tickets
The Sept. 26 Detroit Opera House performance is set to feature a host committee of Detroit-connected talent that includes Marc Evan Jackson, Tim Meadows, Sam Richardson, Kristen Bell, Dax Shepard, J.K. Simmons and Diona Reasonover, with more guests expected to be added, as reported by WXYZ/TV20 Detroit. A limited number of public tickets went on sale June 24 at 12:00 p.m. ET. Ticketmaster lists the Detroit Opera House show for Sept. 26 at 8 p.m. and is handling the public sale.
Marc Evan Jackson On Why He Started It
“The Coney is deeply personal for me,” Marc Evan Jackson said, adding that giving young people space and support to be creative has been central to his work with the Detroit Creativity Project, according to the Children’s Foundation of Michigan. Jackson, who founded the Detroit Creativity Project in 2011, has long run improv programs in schools and community centers, and he says the weekend is about building longer-term, reliable funding for arts education in the city.
Where The Money Will Go
Organizers say proceeds from The Coney will be split between immediate grants to Detroit youth arts groups and an Endowed Fund for Youth Arts administered by the Children’s Foundation, with grants expected to be awarded by the end of 2026, per WXYZ/TV20 Detroit. For ticket details and sponsorship opportunities, visit the event page on Ticketmaster or head to theconeydetroit.org.
