What Christmas and holiday events are in Detroit in 2026?

VenuNite lists 142 Christmas and holiday events in Detroit, Michigan this season, including Gingerbread Cookie Day! at Jefferson | Detroit Public Library (5:30 PM), Thanksgiving Craft Night at Campbell Branch Library (6:00 PM), LIGHT THE CITY UP @ GILLY's DETROIT at Gilly's Clubhouse (10:00 PM), BRICKHOUSE Thanksgiving - Wear Browns, Tans and Nudes at GrindTime Fitness LLC (9:00 AM).

Where can I see The Nutcracker in Detroit?

5 Nutcracker events are listed in Detroit: The Nutcracker with Grand Rapids Ballet and Detroit Opera Orchestra at Detroit Opera House (Nov 28 – Nov 29 · 3 dates); Duke Ellington's Nutcracker Suite at Cliff Bell's (Dec 10 – Dec 13 · 4 dates); NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet at Fox Theatre Detroit (Sun, Dec 13 · 3 times); World Ballet Company: The Nutcracker with Live Orchestra at Music Hall Center (Sat, Dec 19).

Where are Santa events in Detroit this year?

13 Santa events are listed in Detroit, including Take your picture with SANTA CLAUS!! at Outer Limits Lounge (Dec 1 – Dec 22 · 4 dates); Duffield's Selfies with Santa at Duffield | Detroit Public Library (Sat, Dec 5); Santa Baby | Holiday Pole Dancing Party at Vixen Dance (Sat, Dec 5); Visit with Santa! at Hubbard | Detroit Public Library (Mon, Dec 7).

What's happening on New Year's Eve in Detroit?

9 New Year's events are listed in Detroit, including New Years Resolution Vision Boards at Campbell Branch Library (Wed, Dec 16); World's Fair NYE at Detroit Foundation Hotel (Thu, Dec 31); New Year's Eve Comedy Jam at Fox Theatre Detroit (Thu, Dec 31); New Year's Eve Celebration featuring Joslyn & The Sweet Compression at Cliff Bell's (Thu, Dec 31).

Christmas & Holiday Events in Detroit 2026 (142)

Detroit's 2026 holiday season includes 13 Santa events, 9 New Year's Eve events, 5 Nutcracker events. Events that run on many dates, like lights displays and markets, are listed once at their next date.