Thrilled for holiday celebrations in Detroit? Discover all the festive events with our ultimate guide! Whether Detroit is your permanent address or your seasonal escape, this guide ensures you make the most of the festivities.
One of the highlights of the season is the 20th Annual Detroit Tree Lighting, where the city gathers to ignite the holiday spirit with a stunning light display. Nearby, the Downtown Detroit Markets offer a charming blend of local vendors, food, and crafts, creating a vibrant atmosphere. And the Rink at Campus Martius Park is something you definitely don't want to miss, featuring ice skating amidst a beautifully lit urban landscape. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
Happy Holidays!
Top Events Events In and Around Detroit
- Menorah in the D
- The Nutcracker at the Music Hall Center for Performing Arts
- The Rink at Campus Martius Park
- 21st Annual Detroit Tree Lighting
- Downtown Detroit Markets
- Detroit Tree Lighting Ceremony
- Candlelight: Christmas Special Featuring "The Nutcracker" & More
- Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical
- A Charlie Brown Christmas Live On Stage
- A Magical Cirque Christmas
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Detroit Events Events
Menorah in the D (Detroit) • 0.0 miles
Lighting of a 26 ft. Detroit Menorah
The Nutcracker at the Music Hall Center for Performing Arts (Detroit) • 0.0 miles
Enchanting journey with the Nutcracker and Mouse King
The Rink at Campus Martius Park (Detroit) • 0.1 miles
Iconic outdoor ice skating rink with city skyline views
21st Annual Detroit Tree Lighting (Detroit) • 0.1 miles
Spectacular live entertainment and a 66-foot Norway spruce tree lighting
Downtown Detroit Markets (Detroit) • 0.1 miles
Vibrant winter market and food truck rally in a city park
Detroit Tree Lighting Ceremony (Detroit) • 0.1 miles
Iconic 66-foot Michigan-grown Norway spruce tree lighting ceremony.
Candlelight: Christmas Special Featuring "The Nutcracker" & More (Detroit) • 0.6 miles
Live classical music in a candlelit historic church
Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical (Detroit) • 0.6 miles
Classic holiday tale brought to life with beloved songs
A Charlie Brown Christmas Live On Stage (Detroit) • 0.6 miles
Beloved holiday classic brought to life on stage
A Magical Cirque Christmas (Detroit) • 0.6 miles
World-class cirque talent performing holiday classics
NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet at The Fox Theatre (Detroit) • 0.6 miles
All-new choreography by Viktor Davydiuk
Cirque Dreams Holidaze at The Fox Theatre (Detroit) • 0.6 miles
Holiday ornaments magically come to life with 30 performers.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Lost Christmas Eve (Detroit) • 0.8 miles
A dazzling spectacle celebrating 20 years of a beloved rock opera.
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas (Detroit) • 0.8 miles
40 years of holiday tradition with multimedia effects
Elf The Musical LIVE (Detroit) • 0.8 miles
Hilarious tale of an orphan raised as an elf
'Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil (Detroit) • 0.8 miles
Cirque du Soleil's first Christmas show with thrilling acrobatics
Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve (Detroit) • 0.8 miles
Rock-infused holiday classics with dazzling visuals
Windsor Symphony Orchestra: The Golden Age of Film (Windsor) • 1.0 miles
Symphony performance celebrating classic film scores
Windsor Santa Claus Parade (Windsor) • 1.1 miles
Annual Santa Claus Parade tradition
Bright Lights Windsor (Windsor) • 1.3 miles
Dazzling light displays and themed areas
Leslie Odom Jr. The Christmas Tour (Detroit) • 1.4 miles
Broadway star and Grammy winner performs holiday classics
The Muppets Christmas Carol (Detroit) • 1.4 miles
The Muppets' beloved retelling of A Christmas Carol with a live orchestra.
Detroit Symphony Orchestra - Home for the Holidays (Detroit) • 1.4 miles
Beloved holiday tradition featuring DSO and special guests.
Home Alone in Concert with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (Detroit) • 1.4 miles
Beloved holiday film with live orchestral score
A Charlie Brown Christmas: Cyrus Chestnut and Friends (Detroit) • 1.4 miles
Soulful jazz interpretations of a beloved holiday classic
Noel Night (Detroit) • 1.5 miles
Open house celebrating diverse holiday traditions across Midtown Detroit.
Duff-Baby Mansion Open House (Windsor) • 2.6 miles
Historic 18th-century landmark with guided tours
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