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Fox Theatre
The splendor of a 1928 movie palace, now home to major concerts and stage productions.
01 / The story of this place
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C. Howard Crane designed the Fox Theatre on Woodward Avenue. Its elaborate lobby and monumental auditorium preserve the ambition of the movie-palace era while hosting contemporary live entertainment. Near Comerica Park, the theater forms part of downtown’s concentrated entertainment district. An evening here connects Detroit’s historic show-business architecture with a present-day performance.
- The ornate lobby and auditorium
- The historic Woodward Avenue facade
- Concerts and stage productions
Famous Detroiters
Famous people tied to this place 6
Lexicon entries for the people who lived, worked, performed or liked to spend time here.
- Chris Cornell 1964–2017 · singer, guitarist, songwriter
Performed here
The 1928 movie palace where Soundgarden played Cornell's final concert on May 17, 2017.
- Dave Bing born 1943 · basketball player, businessman, politician
Related place
His inauguration for a full mayoral term was held in this landmark downtown theater.
- Mike Ilitch 1929–2017 · entrepreneur, founder of Little Caesars, sports team owner
Founded
The 1928 movie palace on Woodward that the Ilitches bought and restored in the late 1980s, moving their company offices into the building.
- Marian Ilitch born 1933 · businesswoman, co-founder of Little Caesars
Related place
The restored movie palace that became the headquarters of the Ilitch family businesses.
- C. Howard Crane 1885–1952 · architect
Worked here
His lavish movie palace, restored in 1988 and still one of Detroit's main stages.
- Robin Seymour 1926–2020 · disc jockey, TV dance-show host
Performed here
The movie palace where he frequently hosted his rock and roll revues.
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Sources & fact check · Checked: 2026-09-24
An independently written bilingual guide. This collection is not an attendance-based ranking.
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03 / Events
Events at this place
Published events automatically linked from our event guide. Times are local to the venue.
Oct 15, 2026, 7:00 PMLeanne Morgan brings The Time of Our Lives Tour to the Fox Theatre
Leanne Morgan brings The Time of Our Lives Tour to Detroit's Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward Avenue, on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 7 p.m.. She's the Netflix star behind the specials I'm Every Woman and Unspeakable Things and her own sitcom, Leanne, and she's sold out more than 100 theater and arena shows across the country.
Oct 17, 2026, 7:00 PMAll Star Comedy Festival
All Star Comedy Festival — event at Fox Theatre, Detroit.
Oct 24, 2026, 8:00 PMJo Koy
Jo Koy — concert at Fox Theatre, Detroit.
Oct 31, 2026, 8:00 PMAssala Nasri
Assala Nasri — concert at Fox Theatre, Detroit.
Nov 6, 2026, 8:00 PMJodeci
Jodeci — concert at Fox Theatre, Detroit.
Nov 8, 2026, 2:00 PMSesame Street Live! Elmo's Got the Moves at the Fox Theatre
Elmo and his Sesame Street friends take over the Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward Avenue in Detroit, on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 2 p.m. with Elmo's Got the Moves, an all-new Sesame Street Live show from Round Room Live. Kids and parents sing, dance and move along to songs like "Sunny Days" and "Letter of the Day." Group discounts: 313-471-3099.
Nov 14, 2026, 7:30 PMWWE NXT Holiday Live Tour
The WWE NXT Holiday Live Tour takes place on Saturday, November 14, at 7:30 p.m. at the Fox Theatre in Detroit. If you’re into pro wrestling, this show is packed with action you’ll want to catch.
Nov 15, 2026, 7:30 PMVictoria Monét
Victoria Monét — concert at Fox Theatre, Detroit.
Nov 20, 2026, 7:30 PMLittle Big Town
Little Big Town — concert at Fox Theatre, Detroit.
Nov 21, 2026, 8:00 PMLos Tigres del Norte
Los Tigres del Norte — concert at Fox Theatre, Detroit.
Dec 1, 2026, 7:30 PMDr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical: the Grinch live at the Fox
The Grinch's heart is two sizes too small, and he's set on stealing Christmas. 313 Presents brings Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical to Detroit's Fox Theatre (2211 Woodward Avenue) on Tuesday, December 1, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., with Max the Dog narrating and “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” sung live.
Dec 8, 2026, 8:00 PMStevie Wonder at the Fox Theatre: Songs In The Key of Life, start to finish
Stevie Wonder plays Songs In The Key of Life from start to finish at Detroit's Fox Theatre (2211 Woodward Avenue) on Tuesday, December 8, 2026, at 8 p.m., on his 50th anniversary tour for the album. Hear “Sir Duke” and “Isn’t She Lovely” live from the 25-time GRAMMY winner. Promoted by Live Nation.
Dec 10, 2026, 7:30 PMMannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis — concert at Fox Theatre, Detroit.
Dec 11, 2026, 7:30 PMDolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol
Dolly Parton's musical retelling of A Christmas Carol opens a three-show Detroit run on Friday, December 11, at 7:30 p.m. at the Fox Theatre. Dickens' story moves to 1930s Tennessee, with songs written by Dolly herself. Tickets are available online.
Dec 13, 2026, 12:00 PMNUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet: giant puppets and acrobats at the Fox Theatre
Towering puppets, acrobatics and Tchaikovsky's score: NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet takes the Fox Theatre stage in Detroit (2211 Woodward Avenue) on Sunday, December 13, 2026, at noon. Billed as the largest Nutcracker production in North America, it brings an international cast and is presented by Talmi Entertainment.
Dec 17, 2026, 7:30 PM‘Twas The Night Before…by Cirque du Soleil: Cirque's holiday show at the Fox
A jaded young girl rediscovers the magic of the holidays while 26 artists from around the world fly, spin and dive around her. Cirque du Soleil's first holiday show, ‘Twas The Night Before…, plays Detroit's Fox Theatre (2211 Woodward Avenue) on Thursday, December 17, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. Think hair suspension, hoop diving and reinvented Christmas favorites.
Jan 22, 2027, 7:30 PMMystic Pizza: the Julia Roberts film becomes a hit-packed musical at the Fox Theatre
Big League Productions' touring musical Mystic Pizza stops at Detroit's Fox Theatre on Friday, January 22, 2027, at 7:30 p.m.. Best friends Kat, Daisy and Jojo chase love and figure out who they are while slinging slices at a small-town pizza joint, backed by '80s and '90s hits like Hit Me With Your Best Shot and Manic Monday.
Feb 6, 2027, 7:00 PMLETTERKENNY Live
LETTERKENNY Live — concert at Fox Theatre, Detroit.
Feb 20, 2027, 7:30 PMTom Segura
Tom Segura, one of the top stand-up comedians, performs his show "Preposterous" at Detroit’s Fox Theatre on Saturday, February 20, at 7:30 p.m. It’s a night packed with laughs.
Feb 26, 2027, 7:30 PMCirque Alice: acrobats in Wonderland at Detroit's Fox Theatre
Cirque Alice takes the Fox Theatre down the rabbit hole on Friday, February 26, 2027, at 7:30 p.m.. Acrobats from around the globe, aerialists, contortionists, puppetry and dancers reimagine Lewis Carroll's classic, set to fresh contemporary takes on well-loved classical hits.
Mar 4, 2027, 7:30 PMTwilight In Concert
Twilight In Concert — concert at Fox Theatre, Detroit.
Mar 6, 2027, 8:00 PMLegends of Laughter Tour
Bruce Bruce, Lavell Crawford, Sheryl Underwood, Adele Givens and Don DC Curry take the stage on Saturday, March 6, 2027, at 8 p.m. at the Fox Theatre in Detroit. It's a night of stand-up legends, presented by 313 Presents.
Apr 24, 2027, 8:00 PM8Ball & MJG, Bun B and the Renaissance Orchestra
8Ball & MJG, Bun B and the Renaissance Orchestra — concert at Fox Theatre, Detroit.
Apr 25, 2027, 7:30 PMA Perfect Circle at Fox Theatre
A Perfect Circle plays Fox Theatre in Detroit on Sunday, April 25, at 7:30 p.m., with special guest Puscifer.
Apr 27, 2027, 8:00 PMFontaines D.C.
Fontaines D.C. play the Fox Theatre in Detroit on Tuesday, April 27, at 8 p.m., with special guest Westside Cowboy. The show is presented by 313 Presents, and tickets are available online.
Apr 30, 2027, 6:00 PMBluey's Big Play: the Heeler family live at Detroit's Fox Theatre
Bluey, Bingo, Chilli and Bandit, live: Bluey's Big Play – The Stage Show hits Detroit's Fox Theatre on Friday, April 30, 2027, at 6 p.m.. Dad just wants a quiet afternoon on the bean bag, but Bluey and Bingo have other plans. It's 45 minutes of music, puppets and giggles, and it could easily be your kid's first theater show.
May 7, 2027, 7:00 PMLizzy McAlpine
Lizzy McAlpine — concert at Fox Theatre, Detroit.
May 21, 2027, 7:00 PMTaylor Tomlinson
Taylor Tomlinson — concert at Fox Theatre, Detroit.
May 22, 2027, 7:30 PMCarly Rae Jepsen: Day and Night Tour
Carly Rae Jepsen brings her Day and Night Tour to the Fox Theatre in Detroit on Saturday, May 22, at 7:30 p.m., with special guest Sarah Kinsley. The show is presented by 313 Presents.
Jun 4, 2027, 8:00 PMBrit Floyd: Animals 50 World Tour
Brit Floyd brings the Animals 50 World Tour to Detroit's Fox Theatre on Friday, June 4, at 8 p.m. The concert is presented by 313 Presents.
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