August 2026 features concerts, sporting events, comedy shows, Broadway performances, festivals, and live entertainment across Detroit and nearby areas. Major arenas, theaters, clubs, and entertainment venues continue to update their schedules throughout the month.
Detroit Events in August 2026
Concerts, sports, comedy shows, Broadway performances, and live events across Detroit, MI.
Find 95 events in Detroit, MI this August 2026, headlined by August 19, 2026 at The Sanctuary - Detroit in Hamtramck, MI. Browse concerts, sports, theatre, comedy, and festivals scheduled from Aug 19 through August 31, with listings updated as of August 18, 2026.
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Detroit Events by Date
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Browse upcoming events, venues, and dates this month.Upcoming Events: 95
- Aug1920267:00 PMWedALTERNATIVEGiganThe Sanctuary - Detroit
48212, 2932 Caniff St. Hamtramck, MI48212, 2932 Caniff St. Hamtramck, MI, USFrom $55Avg. price ~ $729 tickets remaining!View Tickets - Aug1920267:00 PMWedHARD ROCK / METALBest ValueEagles of Death MetalSaint Andrews Hall - Detroit • 1000 seatsSaint Andrews Hall - Detroit48226, 431 E Congress St Detroit, MI48226, 431 E Congress St Detroit, MI, USFrom $25Avg. price ~ $166Tickets Available: 61View Tickets
- Aug1920267:30 PMWedR&B / SOULKindred The Family SoulAretha Franklin Amphitheatre • 6000 seatsAretha Franklin Amphitheatre48207, 2600 E Atwater Detroit, MI48207, 2600 E Atwater Detroit, MI, USFrom $41Avg. price ~ $85Tickets Available: 535View Tickets
- Aug1920268:00 PMWedTAPED PROGRAM (TV / RADIO)Therapy GeckoMagic Bag48220, 22920 Woodward Avenue Ferndale, MI48220, 22920 Woodward Avenue Ferndale, MI, USFrom $55Avg. price ~ $678 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug2020266:30 PMThuPOP / ROCKTodd RundgrenRoyal Oak Music Theatre • 1700 seatsRoyal Oak Music Theatre48067, 318 West Fourth St. Royal Oak, MI48067, 318 West Fourth St. Royal Oak, MI, USFrom $69Avg. price ~ $208Tickets Available: 186View Tickets
- Aug2020267:00 PMThuCOUNTRY / FOLKJackson DeanDistrict 14248192, 142 Maple St Wyandotte, MI48192, 142 Maple St Wyandotte, MI, USFrom $77Avg. price ~ $11113 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug2020267:30 PMThuCOMEDYVincent BryantMic Drop Comedy Detroit48201, 2301 Woodward Ave. Detroit, MI48201, 2301 Woodward Ave. Detroit, MI, USFrom $38Avg. price ~ $5023 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug2020267:30 PMThuJAZZ / BLUESGhalia Volt BandThe Token Lounge48185, 28949 Joy Rd Westland, MI48185, 28949 Joy Rd Westland, MI, USFrom $55Avg. price ~ $9424 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug2120266:00 PMFriALTERNATIVEMy Chemical Romance & Iggy PopComerica Park • 41299 seatsComerica Park48201, 2100 Woodward Avenue Detroit, MI48201, 2100 Woodward Avenue Detroit, MI, USFrom $28Avg. price ~ $134Tickets Available: 2579View Tickets
- Aug2120266:30 PMFriRAP / HIP HOPDominic FikeThe Fillmore - Detroit • 2888 seatsThe Fillmore - Detroit48201, 2115 Woodward Detroit, MI48201, 2115 Woodward Detroit, MI, USFrom $82Avg. price ~ $234Tickets Available: 177View Tickets
- Aug2120267:00 PMFriCOUNTRY / FOLKGannon Fremin & CCREVEl Club • 300 seatsEl Club48209, 4114 W. Vernor Hwy Detroit, MI48209, 4114 W. Vernor Hwy Detroit, MI, USFrom $33Avg. price ~ $448 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug2120267:00 PMFriALTERNATIVENitzer EbbMagic Bag48220, 22920 Woodward Avenue Ferndale, MI48220, 22920 Woodward Avenue Ferndale, MI, USFrom $57Avg. price ~ $7120 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug2120267:00 PMFriMUSICAL / PLAYLittle Shop of HorrorsLittle Shop of HorrorsFisher Theatre - MI • 2089 seatsFisher Theatre - MI48202, 3011w Grand Blvd #f100 Detroit, MI48202, 3011w Grand Blvd #f100 Detroit, MI, USFrom $55Avg. price ~ $172Tickets Available: 141View Tickets
- Aug2120267:00 PMFriALTERNATIVEBest ValueMelttThe Loving Touch48820, 22634 Woodward Ave Ferndale, MI48820, 22634 Woodward Ave Ferndale, MI, USFrom $23Avg. price ~ $63Tickets Available: 32View Tickets
- Aug2120267:00 PMFriCOMEDYMichael BlacksonMic Drop Comedy Detroit48201, 2301 Woodward Ave. Detroit, MI48201, 2301 Woodward Ave. Detroit, MI, USFrom $68Avg. price ~ $9324 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug2120267:00 PMFriFrom $67Avg. price ~ $7918 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug2120267:00 PMFriCOMEDYKerwin ClaiborneThe Comedy Bar - Detroit48202, 6531 Woodward Ave Detroit, MI48202, 6531 Woodward Ave Detroit, MI, USFrom $67Avg. price ~ $7716 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug2120267:15 PMFriCOMEDYBig Jay OakersonMark Ridley's Comedy Castle48067, 310 S Troy St. Royal Oak, MI48067, 310 S Troy St. Royal Oak, MI, USAvg. price ~ $9134 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug2120268:00 PMFriFESTIVAL / TOURDetroit All City Fest: 42 Dugg, Babyface Ray & PeezyAretha Franklin Amphitheatre • 6000 seatsAretha Franklin Amphitheatre48207, 2600 E Atwater Detroit, MI48207, 2600 E Atwater Detroit, MI, USFrom $88Avg. price ~ $163Tickets Available: 807View Tickets
- Aug2120269:30 PMFriCOMEDYMichael BlacksonMic Drop Comedy Detroit48201, 2301 Woodward Ave. Detroit, MI48201, 2301 Woodward Ave. Detroit, MI, USFrom $68Avg. price ~ $9126 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug2120269:45 PMFriCOMEDYBig Jay OakersonMark Ridley's Comedy Castle48067, 310 S Troy St. Royal Oak, MI48067, 310 S Troy St. Royal Oak, MI, USAvg. price ~ $9134 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug22202612:00 PMSatNFLHigh DemandWeekend EventNFL Preseason: Detroit Lions vs. Washington CommandersFord Field • 78000 seatsFord Field48226, 2000 Brush St Detroit, MI48226, 2000 Brush St Detroit, MI, USFrom $35Avg. price ~ $155Tickets Available: 3290View Tickets
- Aug2220266:00 PMSatCOMEDYWeekend EventMichael BlacksonMic Drop Comedy Detroit48201, 2301 Woodward Ave. Detroit, MI48201, 2301 Woodward Ave. Detroit, MI, USFrom $68Avg. price ~ $9126 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug2220266:30 PMSatALTERNATIVEWeekend EventKill LincolnThe Sanctuary - Detroit48212, 2932 Caniff St. Hamtramck, MI48212, 2932 Caniff St. Hamtramck, MI, USFrom $41Avg. price ~ $5016 tickets remaining!View Tickets
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August 2026 features concerts, sporting events, comedy shows, Broadway performances, festivals, and live entertainment across Detroit and nearby areas. Major arenas, theaters, clubs, and entertainment venues continue to update their schedules throughout the month.
Venues With Events in August
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Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre
Detroit, MI
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 4
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Aretha's Jazz Cafe at Music Hall Center
Detroit, MI
Arena
Upcoming Events: 1
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Comerica Park
Detroit, MI
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 7
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District 142
Wyandotte, MI
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 4
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El Club
Detroit, MI
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 7
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Fisher Theatre - MI
Detroit, MI
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 3
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Ford Field
Detroit, MI
Stadium
Upcoming Events: 2
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Fox Theatre - Detroit
Detroit, MI
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 3
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Garden Theater at Midtown
Detroit, MI
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 1
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Keyworth Stadium
Hamtramck, MI
Stadium
Upcoming Events: 1
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Little Caesars Arena
Detroit, MI
Arena
Upcoming Events: 2
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Magic Bag
Ferndale, MI
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 5
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Magic Stick
Detroit, MI
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
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Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle
Royal Oak, MI
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 8
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Masonic Temple Theatre
Detroit, MI
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 1
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