Clubs & dance floors / Southwest Detroit / Mexicantown (Vernor Hwy at 25th St)
Candela Detroit
A live Latin music and event venue in Southwest Detroit's Mexicantown, set in the remodeled former Lithuanian Hall, with salsa and Latin jazz concerts and dance nights.
01 / The story of this place
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The former Lithuanian Hall at Vernor Highway and 25th Street was remodeled and opened as Candela in 2023–2024 with support from Motor City Match. Touring and local bands bring salsa and Latin jazz (think Cali's Las Guaracheras or Armando Vega y Su Orquesta), and there are Latin dance nights with bachata and salsa lessons, Spanish-language comedy and community events; it's also rented out for weddings and quinceañeras. A commercial kitchen was added in 2026.
- Live salsa and Latin jazz
- Bachata and salsa lessons
- Remodeled former Lithuanian Hall
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Sources & fact check · Checked: 2026-09-25
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03 / Events
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Oct 9, 2026, 8:00 PMLas Guaracheras
Las Guaracheras, an all-women salsa sextet from Cali, Colombia, play Candela in Detroit's Mexicantown on Friday, October 9, at 8 p.m. Expect live salsa and Latin jazz; tickets run $25 to $30 on Eventbrite.
Oct 17, 2026, 6:00 PMAliah Sheffield – New Date
Aliah Sheffield plays her rescheduled show on Saturday, October 17, at 7 p.m. at Candela in Detroit, with doors at 6 p.m. A free R&B and soul after party follows, and tickets are on Eventbrite.
Nov 14, 2026, 6:00 PMTamales & Tequila
Latino Events in Michigan brings Tamales & Tequila on Saturday, November 14, at 6 p.m. at Candela Detroit in Detroit. Tickets are $40 and include 10 tequila samples and 3 tamale samples; multiple brands, DJ and live music, plus a free after party after 9.