Detroit Events in May 2027

Concerts, sports, comedy shows, Broadway performances, and live events across Detroit, MI.

Updated: August 20, 2026
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Find 41 events in Detroit, MI this May 2027, headlined by May 1, 2027 at Fox Theatre - Detroit in Detroit, MI. Browse concerts, sports, theatre, comedy, and festivals scheduled from May 1 through May 31, with listings updated as of August 20, 2026.

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May 1 · 11:30 AM · Detroit, MI
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Upcoming Events: 41
  • May
    01
    2027
    11:30 AM
    Sat
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Bluey's Big Play
    Fox Theatre - Detroit • 5174 seats
    Fox Theatre - Detroit
    location48201, 2211 Woodward Ave  Detroit, MIlocation48201, 2211 Woodward Ave Detroit, MI, US
    From $29Avg. price ~ $121Tickets Available: 1041
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  • May
    01
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    OPERA
    Weekend Event
    Detroit Opera: Swan Lake
    Detroit Opera: Swan Lake
    Detroit Opera House • 2700 seats
    Detroit Opera House
    location48226, 1526 Broadway  Detroit, MIlocation48226, 1526 Broadway Detroit, MI, US
    From $57Avg. price ~ $170Tickets Available: 72
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  • May
    01
    2027
    2:30 PM
    Sat
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Bluey's Big Play
    Fox Theatre - Detroit • 5174 seats
    Fox Theatre - Detroit
    location48201, 2211 Woodward Ave  Detroit, MIlocation48201, 2211 Woodward Ave Detroit, MI, US
    From $29Avg. price ~ $121Tickets Available: 1100
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  • May
    01
    2027
    5:30 PM
    Sat
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Bluey's Big Play
    Fox Theatre - Detroit • 5174 seats
    Fox Theatre - Detroit
    location48201, 2211 Woodward Ave  Detroit, MIlocation48201, 2211 Woodward Ave Detroit, MI, US
    From $29Avg. price ~ $125Tickets Available: 1558
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  • May
    01
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    OPERA
    Weekend Event
    Detroit Opera: Swan Lake
    Detroit Opera: Swan Lake
    Detroit Opera House • 2700 seats
    Detroit Opera House
    location48226, 1526 Broadway  Detroit, MIlocation48226, 1526 Broadway Detroit, MI, US
    From $57Avg. price ~ $159Tickets Available: 467
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  • May
    01
    2027
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    CLASSICAL
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Detroit Symphony Orchestra: Shostakovich Symphony No. 5
    Detroit Symphony Orchestra Hall • 2000 seats
    Detroit Symphony Orchestra Hall
    location48201, 3711 Woodward Avenue  Detroit, MIlocation48201, 3711 Woodward Avenue Detroit, MI, US
    From $28Avg. price ~ $115Tickets Available: 371
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  • May
    01
    2027
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    R&B / SOUL
    Weekend Event
    Ginuwine
    Music Hall Center • 1731 seats
    Music Hall Center
    location48226, 350 Madison Street  Detroit, MIlocation48226, 350 Madison Street Detroit, MI, US
    From $63Avg. price ~ $103Tickets Available: 1255
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  • May
    02
    2027
    1:00 PM
    Sun
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Bluey's Big Play
    Fox Theatre - Detroit • 5174 seats
    Fox Theatre - Detroit
    location48201, 2211 Woodward Ave  Detroit, MIlocation48201, 2211 Woodward Ave Detroit, MI, US
    From $29Avg. price ~ $125Tickets Available: 1534
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  • May
    02
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    OPERA
    Weekend Event
    Detroit Opera: Swan Lake
    Detroit Opera: Swan Lake
    Detroit Opera House • 2700 seats
    Detroit Opera House
    location48226, 1526 Broadway  Detroit, MIlocation48226, 1526 Broadway Detroit, MI, US
    From $57Avg. price ~ $159Tickets Available: 479
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  • May
    07
    2027
    Time TBA
    Professional (MLB)
    Detroit Tigers vs. San Diego Padres
    Comerica Park • 41299 seats
    Comerica Park
    location48201, 2100 Woodward Avenue  Detroit, MIlocation48201, 2100 Woodward Avenue Detroit, MI, US
    From $874Avg. price ~ $10084 tickets remaining!
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  • May
    07
    2027
    10:45 AM
    Fri
    CLASSICAL
    Best Value
    Detroit Symphony Orchestra: Ehnes Plays Elgar
    Detroit Symphony Orchestra Hall • 2000 seats
    Detroit Symphony Orchestra Hall
    location48201, 3711 Woodward Avenue  Detroit, MIlocation48201, 3711 Woodward Avenue Detroit, MI, US
    From $28Avg. price ~ $101Tickets Available: 413
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  • May
    08
    2027
    Time TBA
    Professional (MLB)
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Detroit Tigers vs. San Diego Padres
    Comerica Park • 41299 seats
    Comerica Park
    location48201, 2100 Woodward Avenue  Detroit, MIlocation48201, 2100 Woodward Avenue Detroit, MI, US
    From $1049Avg. price ~ $12104 tickets remaining!
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  • May
    08
    2027
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    CLASSICAL
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Detroit Symphony Orchestra: Ehnes Plays Elgar
    Detroit Symphony Orchestra Hall • 2000 seats
    Detroit Symphony Orchestra Hall
    location48201, 3711 Woodward Avenue  Detroit, MIlocation48201, 3711 Woodward Avenue Detroit, MI, US
    From $28Avg. price ~ $131Tickets Available: 414
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  • May
    09
    2027
    Time TBA
    Professional (MLB)
    Weekend Event
    Detroit Tigers vs. San Diego Padres
    Comerica Park • 41299 seats
    Comerica Park
    location48201, 2100 Woodward Avenue  Detroit, MIlocation48201, 2100 Woodward Avenue Detroit, MI, US
    From $874Avg. price ~ $10084 tickets remaining!
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  • May
    09
    2027
    3:00 PM
    Sun
    CLASSICAL
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Detroit Symphony Orchestra: Ehnes Plays Elgar
    Detroit Symphony Orchestra Hall • 2000 seats
    Detroit Symphony Orchestra Hall
    location48201, 3711 Woodward Avenue  Detroit, MIlocation48201, 3711 Woodward Avenue Detroit, MI, US
    From $28Avg. price ~ $132Tickets Available: 396
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  • May
    11
    2027
    Time TBA
    Professional (MLB)
    Detroit Tigers vs. Atlanta Braves
    Comerica Park • 41299 seats
    Comerica Park
    location48201, 2100 Woodward Avenue  Detroit, MIlocation48201, 2100 Woodward Avenue Detroit, MI, US
    From $874Avg. price ~ $10084 tickets remaining!
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  • May
    12
    2027
    Time TBA
    Professional (MLB)
    Detroit Tigers vs. Atlanta Braves
    Comerica Park • 41299 seats
    Comerica Park
    location48201, 2100 Woodward Avenue  Detroit, MIlocation48201, 2100 Woodward Avenue Detroit, MI, US
    From $874Avg. price ~ $10084 tickets remaining!
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  • May
    13
    2027
    Time TBA
    Professional (MLB)
    Detroit Tigers vs. Atlanta Braves
    Comerica Park • 41299 seats
    Comerica Park
    location48201, 2100 Woodward Avenue  Detroit, MIlocation48201, 2100 Woodward Avenue Detroit, MI, US
    From $874Avg. price ~ $10084 tickets remaining!
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  • May
    14
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals
    Main Stage At Baldwin Theatre
    Main Stage At Baldwin Theatre
    location48067, 415 South Lafayette  Royal Oak, MIlocation48067, 415 South Lafayette Royal Oak, MI, US
    From $36Avg. price ~ $412 tickets remaining!
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  • May
    14
    2027
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    CLASSICAL
    Best Value
    Detroit Symphony Orchestra: Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4
    Detroit Symphony Orchestra Hall • 2000 seats
    Detroit Symphony Orchestra Hall
    location48201, 3711 Woodward Avenue  Detroit, MIlocation48201, 3711 Woodward Avenue Detroit, MI, US
    From $28Avg. price ~ $130Tickets Available: 411
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  • May
    15
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    International Ballet Stars: Alice in Wonderland
    International Ballet Stars: Alice in Wonderland
    Music Hall Center • 1731 seats
    Music Hall Center
    location48226, 350 Madison Street  Detroit, MIlocation48226, 350 Madison Street Detroit, MI, US
    From $61Avg. price ~ $159Tickets Available: 942
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  • May
    15
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals
    Main Stage At Baldwin Theatre
    Main Stage At Baldwin Theatre
    location48067, 415 South Lafayette  Royal Oak, MIlocation48067, 415 South Lafayette Royal Oak, MI, US
    From $36Avg. price ~ $412 tickets remaining!
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  • May
    15
    2027
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    CLASSICAL
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Detroit Symphony Orchestra: Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4
    Detroit Symphony Orchestra Hall • 2000 seats
    Detroit Symphony Orchestra Hall
    location48201, 3711 Woodward Avenue  Detroit, MIlocation48201, 3711 Woodward Avenue Detroit, MI, US
    From $28Avg. price ~ $124Tickets Available: 356
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  • May
    16
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals
    Main Stage At Baldwin Theatre
    Main Stage At Baldwin Theatre
    location48067, 415 South Lafayette  Royal Oak, MIlocation48067, 415 South Lafayette Royal Oak, MI, US
    From $36Avg. price ~ $412 tickets remaining!
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May 2027 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.

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About Events in Detroit During May 2027

May 2027 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 May

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Comerica Park
Detroit, MI
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 13
Next Event: May 07, 2027
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Detroit Opera House
Detroit, MI
Cultural Venue
Upcoming Events: 3
Next Event: May 01, 2027
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Detroit Symphony Orchestra Hall
Detroit, MI
Concert Hall
Upcoming Events: 11
Next Event: May 01, 2027
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Fox Theatre - Detroit
Detroit, MI
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 4
Next Event: May 01, 2027
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Main Stage At Baldwin Theatre
Royal Oak, MI
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 7
Next Event: May 14, 2027
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Music Hall Center
Detroit, MI
Arena
Upcoming Events: 2
Next Event: May 01, 2027
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Saint Andrews Hall - Detroit
Detroit, MI
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: May 25, 2027
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Event Categories in May

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THEATRE
15 Upcoming Events
CONCERTS
13 Upcoming Events
SPORTS
13 Upcoming Events
COMEDY
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Explore Detroit Events by Month

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January
Events in January 2027
90 Upcoming Events
February
Events in February 2027
57 Upcoming Events
March
Events in March 2027
66 Upcoming Events
April
Events in April 2027
57 Upcoming Events
May
Events in May 2027
41 Upcoming Events
June
Events in June 2027
32 Upcoming Events
July
Events in July 2027
15 Upcoming Events
August
This Month
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89 Upcoming Events
September
Events in September 2026
271 Upcoming Events
October
Events in October 2026
295 Upcoming Events
November
Events in November 2026
228 Upcoming Events
December
Events in December 2026
165 Upcoming Events