Concerts / Downtown
The Fillmore Detroit
A former movie palace with contemporary concert energy on Woodward Avenue.
01 / The story of this place
Make time for these
The building opened in 1925 and was known for many years as the State Theatre before becoming The Fillmore Detroit. Historic auditorium decoration and the immediacy of a modern live show shape its character. Beside the Fox Theatre, it offers another example of Detroit’s former movie theaters finding new life as performance venues.
- Historic auditorium details
- Live concerts
- Downtown’s theater district
Famous Detroiters
Famous people tied to this place 3
Lexicon entries for the people who lived, worked, performed or liked to spend time here.
- Steve Farmer 1948–2020 · guitarist, songwriter, lyricist
Performed here
The original Amboy Dukes reunited here at the 18th Detroit Music Awards on April 17, 2009.
- C. Howard Crane 1885–1952 · architect
Worked here
His State Theatre, now the Fillmore concert venue.
- Vinnie Dombroski born 1962 · singer, songwriter
Performed here
Downtown theater where Sponge opened for Guns N' Roses on February 21, 2012.
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Sources & fact check · Checked: 2026-09-24
An independently written bilingual guide. This collection is not an attendance-based ranking.
Historical background: Wikipedia and its contributors; article licenses and revision histories are available on the source pages.
03 / Events
Events at this place
Published events automatically linked from our event guide. Times are local to the venue.
Oct 8, 2026, 7:00 PMSwitchfoot with special guest Anberlin — Forever Now Tour
Switchfoot brings the Forever Now Tour with special guest Anberlin to The Fillmore Detroit on Thursday, October 8, at 7 p.m. Two bands on one bill in Detroit.
Oct 11, 2026, 6:00 PMSkillet: Comatose 20 Years, Still Screaming Tour
Skillet brings their Comatose 20th-anniversary tour to The Fillmore Detroit on Sunday, October 11, at 6 p.m. in Detroit. Big-room rock built around a landmark era for the band.
Oct 16, 2026, 7:00 PMSuki Waterhouse: The Loveland Tour
Suki Waterhouse brings The Loveland Tour to The Fillmore Detroit on Friday, October 16, at 7 p.m. in Detroit. Big-stage show at an iconic Detroit venue.
Oct 17, 2026, 7:00 PMNiko Moon – Back To My Roots Tour
Niko Moon plays Saturday, October 17, at 7 p.m. at The Fillmore Detroit in Detroit, part of his Back To My Roots Tour.
Oct 18, 2026, 7:00 PMCandlebox — Can't Quit You Tour, Fall 2026
Candlebox plays Sunday, October 18, at 7 p.m. at The Fillmore Detroit in Detroit, as part of the Can't Quit You Tour.
Oct 21, 2026, 7:00 PMJohn Cameron Mitchell: Hedwig 25th Anniversary Movie Tour
John Cameron Mitchell brings the Hedwig 25th Anniversary Movie Tour to The Fillmore Detroit on Wednesday, October 21, at 7 p.m., in Detroit. Twenty-five years of Hedwig at a big Detroit venue.
Oct 22, 2026, 7:00 PMWheeler Walker Jr. — Pullin' Out: The Farewell Tour with Colton Bowlin
Wheeler Walker Jr. brings his Pullin' Out: The Farewell Tour to The Fillmore Detroit in Detroit on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 7 p.m. It’s a farewell run with Colton Bowlin.
Oct 23, 2026, 7:30 PMBassem Youssef: The Belly of the Beast Tour
Bassem Youssef brings The Belly of the Beast Tour to The Fillmore Detroit on Friday, October 23, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. in Detroit. A tour stop on The Fillmore stage.
Oct 29, 2026, 7:00 PMRodrigo y Gabriela - OurHome Tour
Rodrigo y Gabriela bring their OurHome Tour to The Fillmore Detroit on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 7 p.m. in Detroit. Catch the duo live on their tour.
Oct 30, 2026, 7:00 PMBlue October: The Foiled 20th Anniversary World Tour
Blue October brings The Foiled 20th Anniversary World Tour to The Fillmore Detroit on Friday, October 30, at 7 p.m. It’s a live celebration of the album’s 20 years in Detroit.
Nov 3, 2026, 6:00 PMLoe Shimmy concert at The Fillmore Detroit
Loe Shimmy plays a concert on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 6 p.m. at The Fillmore Detroit in Detroit. See him live at The Fillmore Detroit.
Nov 5, 2026, 6:00 PMThe String Cheese Incident: Just Keep Spinning Tour
The String Cheese Incident plays the Just Keep Spinning Tour on Thursday, November 5, at 6 p.m. at The Fillmore Detroit in Detroit. It’s a tour stop at a storied venue.
Nov 6, 2026, 7:00 PMNurse John: Against Medical Advice Tour
Nurse John brings the Against Medical Advice Tour to The Fillmore Detroit on Friday, November 6, at 7 p.m. in Detroit. A tour stop at The Fillmore Detroit.
Nov 6, 2026, 9:30 PMNurse John: Against Medical Advice Tour
Nurse John’s tour stop lands Friday, November 6, at 9:30 p.m. at The Fillmore Detroit in Detroit. Big stage vibes at The Fillmore.
Nov 7, 2026, 7:00 PMDaniel Sloss: BITTER (Brand New Tour!)
Daniel Sloss brings his brand-new tour, BITTER, to The Fillmore Detroit in Detroit on Saturday, November 7, at 7 p.m. New material, fresh off the press.
Nov 8, 2026, 6:00 PMPouya – The Forever Glades Tour
Pouya brings The Forever Glades Tour to The Fillmore Detroit on Sunday, November 8, at 6 p.m., in Detroit. It’s a Detroit stop on his tour.
Nov 9, 2026, 7:00 PMTrippie Redd – The Non-disclosure Agreement Tour
Trippie Redd brings The Non-disclosure Agreement Tour to The Fillmore Detroit in Detroit on Monday, November 9, at 7 p.m. Catch him live on this tour stop.
Nov 13, 2026, 7:00 PMGnarls Barkley: To Whom It Still Concerns Tour
Gnarls Barkley plays The Fillmore Detroit on Friday, November 13, at 7 p.m. It’s a stop on their To Whom It Still Concerns tour.
Nov 22, 2026, 7:00 PMSkilla Baby: The Price of Fame Tour (Ages 18+)
Skilla Baby brings The Price of Fame Tour to The Fillmore Detroit on Sunday, November 22, at 7 p.m. in Detroit. Big-room energy at a classic venue; ages 18+.
Nov 29, 2026, 6:00 PMSabaton: Legends on Tour
Swedish power metal band Sabaton brings its Legends on Tour to The Fillmore Detroit in Detroit on Sunday, November 29, at 6 p.m. See them live.
Dec 4, 2026, 5:30 PMCelebrating 30 Years of 'Destruction By Definition'
The Fillmore Detroit hosts an anniversary concert, Celebrating 30 Years of 'Destruction By Definition,' on Friday, December 4, at 5:30 p.m. in Detroit. One night marking a 30-year milestone.
Dec 6, 2026, 5:30 PMUnderoath - Define the Great Line 20th Anniversary Tour
Underoath brings the Define the Great Line 20th Anniversary Tour to The Fillmore Detroit on Sunday, December 6, at 5:30 p.m., in Detroit, celebrating the album’s 20th year.
Dec 11, 2026, 7:00 PMJosh Johnson's Comedy Band Camp
Josh Johnson brings his Comedy Band Camp to The Fillmore Detroit on Friday, December 11, 2026, at 7 p.m. in Detroit. It’s on The Fillmore Detroit stage.
Dec 12, 2026, 5:00 PMJOSH JOHNSON'S COMEDY BAND CAMP
Josh Johnson brings his Comedy Band Camp to The Fillmore Detroit in Detroit on Saturday, December 12, at 5 p.m. Live comedy at The Fillmore Detroit.
Dec 12, 2026, 8:30 PMJosh Johnson's Comedy Band Camp
Josh Johnson brings his comedy show to The Fillmore Detroit in Detroit on Saturday, December 12, at 8:30 p.m. It’s the Comedy Band Camp set on a big downtown stage.
Dec 13, 2026, 5:00 PMJosh Johnson's Comedy Band Camp
Josh Johnson's Comedy Band Camp hits The Fillmore Detroit on Sunday, December 13, at 5 p.m. in Detroit. Comedy meets music on a big-room stage.
Dec 13, 2026, 8:00 PMJosh Johnson's Comedy Band Camp
Josh Johnson's Comedy Band Camp hits The Fillmore Detroit on Sunday, December 13, at 8 p.m., in Detroit. A big night at The Fillmore.
Dec 20, 2026, 7:00 PMRene Vaca & That Mexican OT (18+)
Rene Vaca and That Mexican OT share the stage on Sunday, December 20, at 7 p.m. at The Fillmore Detroit in Detroit. Two acts on one night in a big room.
Dec 27, 2026, 4:00 PMPop-Superstars Live!
The Fillmore Detroit presents Pop-Superstars Live!, a concert, on Sunday, December 27, 2026, at 4 p.m. at The Fillmore Detroit in Detroit, presented by the venue.
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