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Karaoke in Detroit: where can you sing tonight?

251 places from Detroit to the Upper Peninsula that will hand you the mic. Tonight karaoke is on at 48 of them, and we tell you what time.

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karaoke spots: 251
tonight: 48
videos: 421
legends: 26

01 / Tonight

Which night, which bar?

Pick a night and we'll show you where karaoke starts, at what time and who hosts. It's sorted by start time, so you know where to drop in first.

Karaoke tonight (Thursday) at 48 spots.

All 48 spots on Thursday ↓

We collected the schedule from the places' own sites, the karaoke hosts' (KJs') weekly lineups and recent posts in September 2026. On holidays and special nights, check the place's Facebook or Instagram before you go.

02 / Video wall

Hear it before you go

421 videos from 192 spots, from the bars' own channels and local TV features. They play right here, with one click.

Blind Owl Restaurant & Bar - Royal Oak ↗

CBS Detroit's Foodie Friday visits Blind Owl in Royal Oak.

New Hudson Inn ↗

Promo tour of Michigan's self-styled oldest bar, inside and out.

Coral Gables ↗

A travel clip walking through the Coral Gables complex in Saugatuck.

Santa Diabla Restaurant & Bar ↗

The venue's own clip of a packed weekend rumba night with contests and prizes.

423 Main Bar, Grill & Rooftop ↗

A local trio plays the 423 Main rooftop in downtown Rochester in September 2026.

Lolobee's Lounge ↗

“Hey, Bay City!” feature on Lolobee's Lounge, a New Orleans-style late-night spot opened in 2022.

The Park Theatre ↗

Park Theatre's own clip of a karaoke night that turned into an impression contest (late 2025).

McShane's Irish Pub & Whiskey Bar ↗

WDIV's Live in the D visits McShane's for its daily brunch and bar.

Mojo's Dueling Piano Bar ↗

The dueling pianists leading a crowd sing-along at Mojo's (sideways phone video).

Big League Brews ↗

A one-minute 2011 ad for the bar showing the room, the TVs and the taps.

Willew Lounge ↗

A comedy showcase at the Willew Lounge in Bay City (August 2024).

Red Dog Saloon ↗

Short promo of “The Dog”, Red Dog Saloon in Milford (2024).

Uplift Ann Arbor ↗

A performance-art 'strongwoman' act during a themed show night at Uplift.

The HonkyTonk at Oak + Iron ↗

A local TV interview about The Honky Tonk at Oak + Iron (January 2026).

SideTraxx Dance Bar ↗

A drag queen performs on the SideTraxx stage at the bar's November 2017 show.

78 Social Detroit ↗

A host interviews guests inside Club 78 Social in September 2026.

Starr Craft Brewery ↗

A local acoustic trio plays ZZ Top's “La Grange” at a charity walk event at the brewery.

Temple Bar ↗

Owner George Boukas tells the family story of the Cass Avenue bar.

Yanni's Autumn Lounge ↗

Two regulars scream their way through Drowning Pool's 'Bodies' at Autumn Lounge karaoke.

Ghost Light ↗

A guest raps Kendrick Lamar on the Ghost Light karaoke stage in 2025.

Rockin' Country Round Up ↗

A Friday night on the dance floor at the Rockin' Country Music Round Up in Waterford.

The Apartment Lounge ↗

WOOD TV8 reports in 2021 on the Apartment Lounge, a four-decade LGBTQ+ staple, asking for community help.

Shots on the River ↗

Local cover band Tetrad plays “Comfortably Numb” at a birthday party at Shots on the River.

Eastern Palace Club ↗

A 2025 promo for Eastern Palace Club, Hazel Park's Key West-style tiki bar.

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03 / The full guide

Every mic in Detroit and Michigan

15 karaoke spots · 4 closed legends

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LGBTQ+ & drag / Detroit

Adam's Apple

KJ Karen O'Brien runs karaoke, music and videos every Thursday from 7:30pm; the bar's karaoke won WDIV Local 4's Vote 4 the Best in 2015.

Thursday, Friday · from 7:30 pm

LGBTQ+ & drag / Detroit

Gigi's

Sunday karaoke closes out the drag weekend; it hasn't been confirmed recently, and the bar is cash only.

Sunday

LGBTQ+ & drag / Detroit

HALO Bar & Lounge

Alaina hosts karaoke every Tuesday from 9pm, with songs queued from your phone via KaraFun; Metro Times readers voted it Best Karaoke Night in 2025.

Tuesday · from 9 pm

LGBTQ+ & drag / Detroit

HALO Detroit

C U Next Thursday karaoke with Alaina Kerr runs Thursdays 7pm to 1:30am, voted Best Karaoke Night 2025 by Metro Times readers.

Thursday · 7 pm–1:30 am

LGBTQ+ & drag / Detroit

Menjo's Complex

Simon Black hosts karaoke on Mondays and Wednesdays, 9pm to 1:30am, at Detroit's landmark LGBTQ+ entertainment complex.

Monday, Wednesday · 9 pm–1:30 am

LGBTQ+ & drag / Detroit

Temple Bar

CBS Detroit recommended its Friday karaoke back in 2015; these days it's mostly DJ club nights, and we know of no regular karaoke.

LGBTQ+ & drag / Royal Oak

Pronto! Lounge & Showbar

VIP! Tuesday Karaoke runs 9pm to 1am with Julie D and Dyl of Fusion Entertainment; Pronto's own page says new dates are coming, so check first.

Tuesday · 9 pm–1 am

LGBTQ+ & drag / Ferndale

SOHO Ferndale

There's a weekly karaoke night, traditionally on Sundays; one was held here on Sunday, September 20, 2026.

Wednesday, Sunday

LGBTQ+ & drag / Ann Arbor

Uplift Ann Arbor

Wednesday is karaoke night from 8pm to midnight with host Geoff, free to sing, plus a monthly furry karaoke meetup.

Wednesday · 8 pm–12 am

LGBTQ+ & drag / Lansing

The Avenue Cafe

Free karaoke twice a week, Monday from 8pm and Friday from 9pm to 1:30am, between rounds of pinball and bowls from Ruckus Ramen.

Monday, Friday · from 8 pm

LGBTQ+ & drag / Douglas

The Dunes Resort

Nikolas hosts karaoke on summer Thursdays from 9pm to 2am, then on Fridays, October 16 and 23, and at the October 31 Halloween party.

Thursday, Friday · 9 pm–2 am

LGBTQ+ & drag / Grand Rapids

Rumors Night Club

Karaoke twice a month, on the second and fourth Thursdays; no start time is published, so check with the club first.

Thursday

LGBTQ+ & drag / Grand Rapids

The Apartment Lounge

Monday is Karaoke-KiKi Monday, a weekly queer karaoke night from 8pm at Grand Rapids' long-running LGBTQ+ bar.

Monday · 8 pm–1 am

LGBTQ+ & drag / Traverse City

SideTraxx Dance Bar

Wednesday is karaoke night from 10pm, sung on the small dance floor under a disco ball shaped like a male torso, with $3 Long Islands.

Wednesday · from 10 pm

LGBTQ+ & drag / Ferndale

Drag Queen Karaoke at The WAB

Local drag queens have hosted Thursday karaoke here from 8pm, performing between singers; the last dated listing is from May 2024.

Thursday · from 8 pm

LGBTQ+ & drag / Grand Rapids

General Wood Shop

Karaoke nights, drag shows and DJs filled the calendar here, with weekly Wednesday karaoke into late 2025; the lounge closed in November 2025.

LGBTQ+ & drag / Detroit

Hayloft Saloon

The Hayloft ran regular karaoke nights; HALO Bar & Lounge, which took over the address in 2024, won Metro Times' Best Karaoke Night in 2025.

LGBTQ+ & drag / Grand Rapids

Diversions

Back in the day, nights here opened with karaoke and turned into late-night dancing.

LGBTQ+ & drag / Pontiac

Liberty Bar

Karaoke on Thursdays from 9pm, plus drag and theme parties; check that they're open before you head over.

08 / Run a karaoke night?

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Send us the nights, start times and your KJ's name, add photos or videos, and we'll keep your page up to date. Locals and visitors from abroad look here for where to sing tonight.

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Karaoke nights and hours can change, so check the place's own page before you go. Photos and videos come from the places' own sites and channels or from local media; we checked the details in September 2026.

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