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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 57 of them, and we tell you what time.

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karaoke spots: 251
tonight: 57
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 (Friday) at 57 spots.

All 57 spots on Friday ↓

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.

Hamilton Street Pub ↗

A band at the Hamilton Street Pub's end-of-summer concert in Saginaw.

Northshore Lounge ↗

Local band Truth Hurts playing a Halloween Witch's weekend night at the North Shore Lounge.

Niles Brewing Company ↗

Niles Main Street's Meet Me Downtown feature on Niles Brewing Company.

Sandbar & Grille ↗

Local band Klick covers “Blue on Black” at Sandbar in St. Joseph (March 2026).

Back Alley Saloon at Continental Lanes ↗

A bowler's visit to Continental Lanes in Kalamazoo.

Twisted Bull Saloon ↗

A customer sings “Play That Funky Music” on karaoke night at the Twisted Bull.

Luigi's Bar ↗

KDL Entertainment's Saturday karaoke and DJ night at Luigi's, with locals on the mic (2016).

Louie's Trophy House ↗

WWMT feature on Louie's taxidermy-filled bar and food during Restaurant Week.

Northern Waters Casino Resort ↗

TV6 report from Northern Waters Casino Resort as it kicks off its annual food and toy drive.

The Apartment Lounge ↗

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

Detroit Blues Cafe ↗

Couples ballroom and Chicago-step dancing on a Thursday night.

313 Pizza Bar ↗

A travel vlog through downtown Lake Orion that ends with a meal at 313 Pizza Bar.

Lumberyard Pub and Grub ↗

Local 4's Tasty Tuesday segment visits the Lumberyard's kitchen and bar.

Chicago Beef Joint ↗

A visitor's quick look inside Chicago Beef Joint on Ottawa Avenue.

The Biergarten ↗

Positively Dearborn visits the corner pub known for fried bologna sandwiches, Reubens and taco Thursdays.

Full Moon Diner & Saloon ↗

A short "Living Local Muskegon" clip at Full Moon Diner & Saloon (2026).

My Place Bar & Grill ↗

Weekend karaoke night at My Place Bar & Grill in Wyandotte.

Mash East Lansing ↗

A country cover band playing the Mash East Lansing stage in July 2026.

The Pour House ↗

Cover band The DR5 plays Bon Jovi at The Pour House in December 2024.

Blind Owl Restaurant & Bar - Royal Oak ↗

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

Third Street Bar ↗

A Sunday house-music night inside Third Street Bar in 2025.

The Roxy ↗

Highlights from a cover band's show on The Roxy's stage in Rochester.

Social House Kitchen & Bar ↗

13 ON YOUR SIDE reports on Social House opening its downtown rooftop bar.

River City Saloon ↗

A visiting band's night at River City Saloon on West Leonard.

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03 / The full guide

Every mic in Detroit and Michigan

251 karaoke spots · 26 closed legends · 1/7

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Karaoke night / Detroit

Lager House

The Free Press listed Sunday karaoke here in 2024, but the current calendar has bands on Sundays.

Sunday

Karaoke night / Detroit

Tin Roof Detroit

The Free Press listed Tuesday karaoke here in 2024, but the current calendar has no karaoke, just weekend party bands and game-day parties.

Tuesday

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

Piano karaoke / Detroit

AXIS Lounge at MGM Grand Detroit

A Metro Times listing puts a free Dueling Pianos show here on Thursdays from 8pm to midnight, built on audience requests, but we couldn't confirm it recently.

Thursday · 8 pm–12 am

Karaoke night / Detroit

Bert's Marketplace

On market Saturdays the karaoke spills onto Russell Street while ribs cook on the outdoor grill; call ahead, as it hasn't been confirmed lately.

Saturday

Karaoke night / Detroit

Cadieux Cafe

Karaoke every Wednesday from 8pm to midnight, a decades-old tradition the bar bills as one of metro Detroit's longest-running karaoke nights.

Wednesday · 8 pm–12 am

Piano karaoke / Detroit

The Dakota Inn Rathskeller

Live piano sing-alongs Thursday to Saturday from 6:30pm: German drinking songs, oldies and standards, plus the Schnitzelbank off the big picture chart.

Thursday, Friday, Saturday · 6:30 pm–9:30 pm

Live-band karaoke / Detroit

Delux Bar & Lounge

Live-band karaoke every Wednesday, 10pm to 1am: a musician backs you on guitar, with songs from '80s hits to current pop.

Monday, Wednesday, Sunday · 9 pm–11:30 pm

Karaoke night / Detroit

Detroit Blues Cafe

A Friday promotion has advertised karaoke from 8pm to midnight, but we couldn't confirm it recently, so ask before you go.

Friday

Karaoke night / Detroit

The Elephant Room

Every Thursday Jokes On U mixes karaoke with stand-up comedy from 9:30pm to 2am, and entry is free.

Thursday · 9:30 pm–2 am

Karaoke night / Hamtramck

Ghost Light

Free Thursday karaoke from around 10pm on a real stage with theater lighting, right after the comedy open mic next door at Planet Ant.

Thursday · 10 pm–2 am

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

Live-band karaoke / Detroit

Live Band Karaoke Detroit

A metro Detroit rock band that backs you up live: pick a song from their menu and you're the lead singer. They play bars, festivals and private parties.

Karaoke night / Detroit

Lockeroom Lounge

A historic sports bar and jazz lounge on Livernois's Avenue of Fashion, where Sundays turn into the Rock The Mic karaoke contest, with $250 for the August 2026 winner.

Sunday

Karaoke night / Detroit

Marble Bar

The Free Press listed Wednesday karaoke here in 2024, but we haven't confirmed it since; these days the room is mostly known for house-music DJ nights.

Wednesday

Karaoke night / Detroit

McShane's Irish Pub & Whiskey Bar

A Corktown Irish pub and whiskey bar across from the old Tiger Stadium site, with Sunday karaoke from 10pm that Metro Times readers voted Best Karaoke Night of 2023.

Sunday · 10 pm–1 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

Karaoke night / Detroit

Midnight Temple

Tuesday is karaoke night at this upstairs Indian gastropub in Eastern Market, with halal street food served until midnight.

Tuesday

Karaoke night / Hamtramck

Outer Limits Lounge

Every Monday, 9pm to midnight, it's Karaoke with Polish John, the Bowie-obsessed host, with an occasional late session from 10:30pm.

Monday · 9 pm–11:59 pm

Karaoke night / Detroit

The Prestige Eatery & Entertainment

Wednesday is after-work karaoke from 5pm, with professional sound and lighting on an intimate stage and the full menu all night.

Wednesday · from 5 pm

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.

Karaoke night / Detroit

Third Street Bar

Tuesday karaoke with KJ Robby Rob was a Wayne State-area staple for years, but it was last confirmed in 2019.

Tuesday

Karaoke night / Hamtramck

Trixie's Bar

Sunday karaoke from 9pm on the corner stage, with lights and monitors; host Polish John is known for loading every Bowie song he can find.

Sunday · from 9 pm

Karaoke night / Detroit

Woodbridge Pub

Robby Rob hosts karaoke every Thursday, and on Fridays from 9pm the pub turns into a request-driven piano bar where the room sings along.

Thursday, Friday

Karaoke night / Taylor

Big League Brews

A Taylor sports bar on Ecorse Road since 2010, with 26 draft handles, a kitchen open until 2am and Thursday karaoke with Jamie.

Thursday · 9 pm–2 am

Live-band karaoke / Royal Oak

Blind Owl Restaurant & Bar - Royal Oak

A Latin American fusion restaurant and bar in downtown Royal Oak where Monday karaoke means singing with a real live band, not a backing track.

Monday · 8 pm–11 pm

Karaoke night / Waterford

CJ's Upper Deck

A 300-capacity bar and restaurant at M-59 and Elizabeth Lake Road in Waterford Township with a tiki bar, a deck and Wednesday karaoke.

Wednesday

Karaoke night / Hazel Park

Eastern Palace Club

A Key West-style tiki and beach bar in Hazel Park with a monthly karaoke night; it placed fifth among karaoke bars in WDIV's 2026 Vote 4 the Best poll.

Friday · 10 pm–1 am

Karaoke night / Madison Heights

Irish Tavern Madison Heights

A neighborhood Irish pub on Campbell Road in Madison Heights where Saturday karaoke runs from 9:30pm to 2am.

Saturday · 9:30 pm–2 am

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

Private rooms / Fort Gratiot Township

Sophisticatz Karaoke

A family-friendly, alcohol-free karaoke spot in Birchwood Mall just north of Port Huron, with Japanese-style private rooms, 26,000 songs and a $1-a-song lobby stage.

every night · 11 am–7 pm

Karaoke night / Richmond

Starr Craft Brewery

A small-town brewery in Richmond, up in north Macomb County, where Wednesday karaoke starts at 6:30pm, early enough for a work night.

Wednesday · 6:30 pm–10:30 pm

Bowling & games / Shelby Township

Xtreme Breakout Escape Rooms Shelby Township

A private, Japanese-style 'Starlight' karaoke room with a space-disco theme, booked in 120-minute slots for up to 15 guests.

08 / Run a karaoke night?

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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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