North West will make her Metro Detroit debut at Royal Oak Music Theatre on Aug. 18. Presales start midweek with the general public on-sale Friday.

Spot Lite and UFO Bar announced they will close at the end of June; owners thanked patrons and staff. UFO Bar is expected to reopen as Detroit Vinyl Bar under new operators.

The Fowling Warehouse in Hamtramck will hold its final night on June 27 after owner Chris Hutt cited pre‑pandemic expansion, economic pressure and shifting social habits.

Arts, Beats & Eats will return Sept. 4–7, 2026 in downtown Royal Oak with a Pride stage, veteran honors and a Cranbrook T‑rex exhibit added to the lineup. Organizers say the moves broaden the festival’s appeal while keeping the music and art fair that draw crowds.

DroneArt Show: Harry Potter will bring 1,200 illuminated drones, live music and interactive LED wristbands to Wayne State University on July 31 and Aug. 1. Tickets are limited.

Dave Chappelle will play Little Caesars Arena on June 15 and tickets go on sale Friday at noon. Expect a phone‑free, "Pulling Up" night with Yondr pouches in use.

Red Bull’s free F1 Showrun will visit Dearborn’s Parklane Towers on July 18 with Oracle Red Bull and Racing Bulls cars, Ford vehicles and driving demos.

The RAF’s Red Arrows will headline Thunder Over Michigan at Willow Run Airport July 17–19 as part of a U.S. tour tied to America’s 250th. The stop brings rare precision flying to the Detroit area.

Less than 24 hours after his Late Show finale, Stephen Colbert popped up on Monroe public‑access TV with Jack White, Jeff Daniels and surprise cameos.

Chris Stapleton’s All‑American Road Show opened in Nashville and heads to Ford Field on Aug. 8. Here’s where Detroit fans can still find tickets and what to expect.

Warner Vineyards has opened a permanent 50‑by‑32‑foot stage, added stacked container suites and scheduled more than 50 concerts starting over Memorial Day weekend.

Detroit’s inaugural Hart of Detroit Summer Festival arrives June 19 at Hart Plaza with Kash Doll, BabyTron and Fetty Wap, local vendors and two stages. Early-bird tickets are available.

Movement hits Hart Plaza May 23 6 25 with more than 115 acts. Here are the essentials on tickets, transit, lockers and what’s prohibited at the festival.