We are an independent show guide. Resale ticket prices may be above face value.

Best Special Events from September 7 - November 7

in Detroit

Steve Martin & Martin Short at Fox Theatre

Steve Martin & Martin Short

Martin meets Martin in this extraordinary meeting of two of modern comedy's greatest entertainers. Steve Martin and Martin Short present 'You Won't Believe What They Look Like Today', a Q&A style conversation between the two comedians and the audience with a musical twist. Expect an evening of banjo-tinged interludes and singing punctuated by the side-splitting humor and charisma of these comedy greats.

Hillary Clinton at Detroit Opera House

Hillary Clinton

Celebrating the release of her new book Something Lost, Something Gained, join the former First Lady, U.S. Senator, and Secretary of State for insightful discussions on politics, democracy, personal growth, and the shared path to a brighter future. One of the most infamous and inspiring women of all time, the former first lady spent four years as Secretary of State to President Obama and came close to taking the Presidency in the 2016 elections before losing in a highly controversial competition to Donald Trump. Now she's released her most intimate memoir yet.

Gold Over America Tour - Simone Biles at Little Caesars Arena

Gold Over America Tour - Simone Biles

Featuring Simone Biles, Shilese Jones, Mlanie Johanna de Jesus dos Santos, Fred Richard and many more athletes to come - the incredible power of gymnastics takes the spotlight in this electrifying celebration of the sport hosted by five-time Olympic champion Simone Biles. Expect a thrilling showcase of inspiring talent that brings you closer to the action like never before. Following the roaring success of Gold Over America 2021 this stunning display of sport returns, bringing the power of resilience, hope and seriously impressive moves!

The Rocky Horror Picture Show at Fisher Theatre

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Don your highest high heels, fishiest fishnets, tightest of corsets, and other generally garish garments because it's time to do the Time Warp... Again! Richard O'Brien's iconic Horror Picture show returns triumphantly for this anniversary spectacular screening featuring special guest, Magenta herself, Patricia Quinn!

MrBallen at Cathedral Theatre

MrBallen

Dive into the shadows with John Allen, the master of mystery, better known as MrBallan. The former Navy SEAL turned YouTube sensation is embarking on his first-ever national tour, bringing his spine-tingling "strange, dark, and mysterious" stories to life. John Allen didn't start with plans to become one of the internet's top storytellers. After serving as a U.S. Navy SEAL, Allen found himself drawn to the art of storytelling, particularly the eerie.

Girls Gotta Eat at Royal Oak Music Theatre

Girls Gotta Eat

Within the first three months of launching, raunchy comedy podcast Girls Gotta Eat hit the iTunes Comedy Top 100 list thanks to its hosts no-holds-barred, filter-free opinions and limit-pushing subject matter that may pop up in your own friendship circles and WhatsApp group chats from time to time, eliciting responses of 'thank god I'm not alone!' The brain child of One Hungry Jew blogger Rayna Greenburg and stand up comedian Ashely Hesseltine, the increasingly popular weekly tell-all session marries comedy, sex, and dating, straight from the heart and minds of these two no-nonsense New York gal pals.

Sunny Day Real Estate at Saint Andrews Hall

Sunny Day Real Estate

Often hailed as the godfathers of the contemporary emo sound, Sunny Day Real Estate is embarking on their highly anticipated 'Diary' 30th Anniversary tour. From March to October, the iconic Seattle pioneers will traverse the United States, commemorating their seminal album that includes timeless tracks such as 'Seven' and 'In Circles'. Don't miss the opportunity to witness this legendary band as they revisit their groundbreaking work and captivate audiences anew.

The Thorn at Fox Theatre

The Thorn

Prepare to be stunned and amazed as you see the story of God and humanity as you've never seen it before. The Thorn is often described as Cirque du Soliel meets Passion of the Christ, and it will take you less than a second to see why! With stunning displays from dancers, martial artists, and aerialists to name a few, God's story is told in the most breath-taking way

Oct 20 - 21

Fox Theatre

Prices from

Cold Case at Flagstar Strand Theatre For The Performing of Arts

Cold Case

Calling all true crime busters, don't miss your opportunity to investigate some of the nation's most infamous murder cases as Cold Case Live brings this multimedia show to you, hosted by expert Joe Kennedy. With over 340,000 murder cases still awaiting answers today, discover techniques used by law enforcement, including analysis, reenactments and more.