Live music clubs / Midtown (Majestic complex, 2nd floor)
Magic Stick
A second-floor rock room in Midtown's Majestic complex on Woodward Avenue, hosting touring and local bands plus dance nights.
01 / The story of this place
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Created in the early 1990s by removing bowling lanes from the upstairs alley, the Magic Stick became a well-known room for Detroit's garage-rock, alt-rock and electronic scenes. A 2015 renovation added a longer stage, LED lighting, VIP booths and a larger dance floor. It hosts touring and local bands plus 21+ dance nights with bottle service.
- Built in a former bowling alley
- Garage rock and electronic roots
- 21+ dance nights, VIP booths
Famous Detroiters
Famous people tied to this place 1
Lexicon entries for the people who lived, worked, performed or liked to spend time here.
- Jason Stollsteimer born 1978 · singer, guitarist, songwriter, producer
Related place
Upstairs club of the Majestic complex, a hub of the garage revival; scene of his December 13, 2003, altercation with Jack White.
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Sources & fact check · Checked: 2026-09-25
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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 9, 2026, 9:00 PMDeeper Purpose — New Date
Deeper Purpose plays the Magic Stick in Detroit on Friday, October 9, at 9 p.m., now on a new date with Chase Carter and Simio. Tickets via the venue; 18+.
Oct 10, 2026, 9:00 PMOlivia Rodrigo Night
The Majestic Theatre and Magic Stick present Olivia Rodrigo Night on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 9 p.m. at Magic Stick in Detroit — 18 and over. A late-night spin on Olivia Rodrigo’s music.
Oct 16, 2026, 9:00 PMMPH – DETROIT, FOREVER
MPH plays Friday, October 16, at 9 p.m. at Magic Stick in Detroit, with support from Teith and SAMHAUX. Tickets available; 18+ only.
Oct 17, 2026, 8:00 PMOsees ft. Brigid Dawson
Osees with Brigid Dawson hit Magic Stick in Detroit on Saturday, October 17, at 8 p.m. John Dwyer’s psych-punk unit is known for fierce, shape-shifting live sets. Tickets available.
Oct 23, 2026, 9:00 PMACRAZE
ACRAZE hits the Magic Stick in Detroit on Friday, October 23, at 9 p.m., with support from Dantiez and Suburbia. The producer behind “Do It To It” brings a high-energy club set. 18+.
Oct 24, 2026, 9:00 PMTwin Diplomacy
Twin Diplomacy plays Magic Stick in Detroit on Saturday, October 24, at 9 p.m., with Dino Munaco, ARCS, and Miss Belles. Strong lineup; 18 and over, tickets available.
Oct 30, 2026, 9:00 PMDevault x Fallon
Devault x Fallon hit Magic Stick in Detroit on Friday, October 30, at 9 p.m. Added firepower: Chase Carter b2b Simio; 18+ show with tickets available.
Nov 6, 2026, 7:30 PMHo99o9 x N8NOFACE
Ho99o9 and N8NOFACE play a joint show on Friday, November 6, at 7:30 p.m. at the Magic Stick in Detroit, with Slay Squad. Two heavy names on one bill; tickets available.
Nov 8, 2026, 8:00 PMHurricane Wisdom: Weathering The World
Hurricane Wisdom: Weathering The World hits the Magic Stick in Detroit on Sunday, November 8, at 8 p.m., presented by The Majestic Theatre and Magic Stick. All ages, tickets available.
Nov 13, 2026, 9:00 PMBlasterjaxx
Blasterjaxx plays Friday, November 13, 2026, at 9 p.m. at Magic Stick in Detroit, presented by The Majestic Theatre and Magic Stick. 18+; tickets available.
Nov 14, 2026, 9:00 PMMarie Vaunt
Marie Vaunt plays Saturday, November 14, at 9 p.m. at the Magic Stick in Detroit — a solid club stage. Tickets available.
Nov 20, 2026, 9:00 PMRiot Ten
Riot Ten plays Friday, November 20, at 9 p.m. at Magic Stick in Detroit. 18+ show with tickets available.
Nov 21, 2026, 6:30 PMInsomnium & Amorphis
Insomnium and Amorphis hit the Magic Stick in Detroit on Saturday, November 21, at 6:30 p.m. Finnish melodic death metal with big atmospherics, with Hinayana opening; get tickets through the venue.
Nov 27, 2026, 8:00 PMVenna
Venna plays a concert on Friday, November 27, at 8 p.m. at the Magic Stick in Detroit. All ages; tickets available.
Dec 5, 2026, 9:00 PMMashbit
Mashbit plays a 9 p.m. show on Saturday, December 5, at the Magic Stick in Detroit. 18+, tickets available.
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