Complete List of Holiday Events in Detroit 2024

Detroiters, I’ve got you covered with the ultimate guide to holiday magic in Detroit and Metro Detroit. From sparkling lights and festive markets to pop-up bars and incredible performances, this list has everything you need to make the season unforgettable. Every event includes a direct link to all the details, so you can plan your holiday fun with ease. Share this guide with friends and family and spread the holiday cheer.

Annual Activations:

• Dec 7: Noel Night in Midtown Detroit

• Sundays: Eastern Market Holiday Markets

• Select Dates: Winter at Michigan Central

• Dec 21: Holidays in Greektown

• Dec 25: Menorah in the D

• Dec 26: Motor City Kinara Celebration

• Dec 26-30: Annual Detroit Sandwich Week

• Detroit Tree Lighting Ceremony: Campus Martius Park

Live Performances:

• Dec 7: DSO - Let It Snow

• Dec 13: Fox Theatre - Mannheim Steamroller

• Dec 15: Detroit Opera House - A Winter Fantasy

• Dec 19: Fisher Theatre - A Joyful Holiday

• Dec 20: Music Hall Center - Magical Motown Christmas

Winter Art Exhibits:

• Gifted V at Irwin House Gallery

• Digital Ancestry: Life Reimagined by Norwest Gallery

• City Wild at Play Detroit

• Shrine of the Torchbearer at MOCAD

• Grace Under Fire at The Shepherd

Holiday Lights & More:

• Winter Wonder Lights at Meadowbrook Hall

• Holiday Stroll at Canterbury Village

• Christmas in Wyandotte

• Home for the Holidays at Ford House

• Holiday Nights at Greenfield Village

• Winter Gold at Beacon Park

• Aurora by Glenlore Trails

• Wayne County Lightfest

• Magic of Lights at Pine Knob

• Wild Lights at the Detroit Zoo

• Big, Bright Light Show

• Hollydazzle

Holiday Pop-Up Bars:

• Cadillac Lodge

• Sippin' Santa at The Skip

• Blitzen’s on Bagley

• Winter Whiskey Wonderland at Detroit City Distillery

• Holiday Pop-Up at Iron Gate

• Dasher Room at Testa Barra

• Sleigh Bells Lounge at J. Baldwin’s

• Miracle Pop-Up at The Oakland and Dragonfly

• JoJo’s Winter Wonderland

• Grinchmas on Griswold

• Legendary Lodge

• Buddy's on Bagley

• Holiday Pop-Up Bar at Royal Park Hotel

• Sylvan Table Holiday Pop-Up Bar