Detroit shines in the summer! There are tons of festivals, concerts, and special events going on in the Detroit area that will keep everyone busy. I noticed that my summer schedule was quickly becoming booked solid so I put this list together of things to do in Detroit in the summer.
I hope you find it helpful too! Oh, and this list isn’t exhaustive; it’s just a smattering of summertime fun in Detroit.
June
Peony Festival in Ann Arbor - June 6-13
Berkley Art Bash - June 12
Bavarian Festival in Frankenmuth - June 10-13
Ann Arbor Summer Festival - June 18-July 11
Cruisin' Gratiot - June 14-19
Detroit River Days - June 18-21
Arab American International Festival - June 18-20
International Tug Boat Race - June 19
Detroit Target Fireworks - June 21
Jobbie Nooner - June 25 (Facebook Link: may not be safe for work. It was the tamest link I could find!)
Opa! Fest - June 25-27
July
Salute to America at Greenfield Village - July 1-4
Cinematic Titanic - July 2
American Polish Festival & Craft Show - July 9-11
Michigan ElvisFest - July 9-10
Baar Bazaar - July 10
Sting with the Royal Philharmonic - July 16
Windsor International Fringe Festival - July 16-25
Quake on the Lake - July 15-18
Concert of Colors - July 16-18
Ann Arbor Street Art Fair - July 21-24
Michigan Brewers Guild Summer Beer Festival - July 23-24
Arab and Chaldean Festival - July 24-25
Michigan Challenge Balloonfest - July 25-27
August
Buy Michigan Now Festival - August 6-8
Tears For Fears at MotorCity Casino- August 12
Anime Detroit - August 13-15
Kid Rock - August 13-15
Harsens Island Bluegrass Festival - August 15
African World Festival - August 20-22
Woodward Dream Cruise - August 21
Michigan Renaissance Festival - August 21-October 3
September
Eminem & Jay-Z - September 2
Arts, Beats, & Eats - September 3-6
Detroit International Jazz Festival - September 3-6
KISS - September 11
Northville Victorian Festival - September 17-19
DIY Street Fair - September 17-19
Plus, there are a few late summer festivals that I couldn't confirm dates on such as the Arts & Apples Festival in Rochester, Dally in the Alley, and the Hamtramck Festival (which is usually labor day weekend). I'll update as those are confirmed.
Oh, and if you're looking for a fireworks display near you check out MichiganFireworks.com.
Have a fabulous summer!