Events in Detroit — December 2026 (148 Things to Do)

December 2026 in Detroit, Michigan brings 148 live events across the city, led by music (51), theater (29), sports (25). 6 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.

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What's happening in Detroit in December 2026?

There are 148 events in Detroit, Michigan in December 2026, including Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical (Touring) at Fox Theatre Detroit (7:30 PM), Detroit Red Wings vs. Calgary Flames at Little Caesars Arena (7:00 PM), Empower Hour Tour at Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit, HIP HOP & R &BINGO at Chaney | Detroit Public Library (6:00 PM). Browse the full December 2026 calendar on VenuNite.

Are there free things to do in Detroit in December 2026?

Yes — 6 December 2026 events are explicitly listed as free in Detroit. Confirm current entry details on the event page or organizer source.

How do I find events in Detroit for a specific date in December 2026?

VenuNite lists every upcoming event in Detroit, Michigan with date filters. Use the date picker on this page to narrow December 2026 down to a single day or weekend.

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Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical (Touring)

Detroit Red Wings vs. Calgary Flames

Empower Hour Tour

Hip Hop & R &Bingo

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The SHOP at TechTown

Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical (Touring)

Distant, Heavy//Hitter, Torn Open, Katywentmissing, Squelching

Detroit Pistons vs. Memphis Grizzlies

Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical (Touring)

One Sleepy Night - Detroit

Detroit Red Wings vs. Colorado Avalanche

First Thursdays

Flowers Open Mic & Visual Arts Showcase

I Am The Avalanche, Matt Embree

Friday December 4: Sienna Hubert-Ross

Mahler's Symphony No. 6

WRIF Presents: Citizen Zero

Celebrating 30 Years of 'Destruction By Definition'

Protomartyr

Ezcodylee, Ninexteen

Funny Friday Night Comedy at Tony Roney's Comic Vibe

Saturday December 5: Sienna Hubert-Ross

The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show

Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical (Touring)

Mahler's Symphony No. 6

Lucy Bedroque

Lord Huron

One Sleepy Night - Detroit

One Sleepy Night - Detroit

The Det Gala

Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical (Touring)

Mashbit - Ages 18+

Civic Jazz Live

Cyrus Chestnut and Friends: A Charlie Brown Christmas

Rhye

Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical (Touring)

Professor Brian Cox (12 and Over)

Underoath - Define the Great Line 20th Anniversary Tour

Bodysnatcher: Hell Is Here, Hell Is Home Tour

Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical (Touring)

Detroit Lions All Grit Pure Octane Controlled Fury Redemption and Respect Watch Party Pot Luck!!

The Brazeal Dennard Chorale Annual Holiday Concert

Cherry Monkeys 3rd Annual Winter Wonderland Charity Benefit Fashion Gala

The Roy Ayers Tribute ft The James Shelton Band

Karaoke with Polish John!

Godhandusa: Call to Worship

Holiday Music Bingo!

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Stevie Wonder Songs in The Key of Life Performances 50th Anniversary

Home Alone in Concert

Jon B.

Parlor Greens (Colemine)

Stevie Wonder Songs in The Key of Life Performances 50th Anniversary

Eric Benét - You Do Tour

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas

Motor City Cruise vs. Iowa Wolves

Aaron Lewis & The Stateliners 2026 American Tour

MiCIA Holiday Gala 2026

Thursday December 10: Ify Nwadiwe

Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical (Touring)

Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical (Touring)

Detroit Red Wings vs. Calgary Flames

Detroit Red Wings vs. Calgary Flames

Empower Hour Tour

Empower Hour Tour

Hip Hop & R &Bingo

Hip Hop & R &Bingo

Take your picture with SANTA CLAUS!!

Take your picture with SANTA CLAUS!!

The SHOP at TechTown

The SHOP at TechTown

Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical (Touring)