Concerts / Cass Corridor
Masonic Temple
A Gothic-scale Detroit landmark with towers, performance spaces, and concert nights inside a vast complex.
01 / The story of this place
Make time for these
Designed by George D. Mason, Detroit’s Masonic Temple is an unusually large example of Masonic architecture. Meeting rooms, theaters, and event spaces fill the complex behind its fortress-like exterior. Different rooms create very different experiences, so the exact venue named on a concert ticket matters. The building remains a distinctive setting within Detroit’s music and event scene.
- The monumental Gothic exterior
- Distinct theater and concert spaces
- Scheduled architectural tours
Famous Detroiters
Famous people tied to this place 4
Lexicon entries for the people who lived, worked, performed or liked to spend time here.
- Ruth Laredo 1937–2005 · classical pianist
Related place
Where eight-year-old Ruth heard Vladimir Horowitz play Scriabin in 1946 and resolved to become a concert pianist.
- Franco Ghione 1886–1964 · conductor, violinist
Performed here
The huge Cass Corridor Masonic building whose theater became the orchestra's refuge after it left Orchestra Hall in 1939.
- George D. Mason 1856–1948 · architect
Worked here
His Neo-Gothic giant in the Cass Park area, with theaters, ballrooms and lodge halls; today a busy concert and event venue.
- Corrado Parducci 1900–1981 · architectural sculptor
Worked here
The world's largest Masonic temple; Parducci carried out lobby decoration under contract to Anthony Di Lorenzo.
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Sleep right around the corner
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 7, 2026, 7:00 PMMUNA: Gets So Hot Tour
MUNA brings the Gets So Hot Tour to Detroit on Wednesday, October 7, at 7 p.m. at the Masonic Temple Theatre, with hemlocke springs opening. Expect sharp, dance-forward pop from their new album Dancing On The Wall, and a portion of proceeds benefits The Ally Coalition.
Oct 8, 2026, 7:00 PMSugar – Love You Even Still 2026 World Tour
Sugar (Bob Mould, David Barbe, Malcolm Travis) brings the world tour to Detroit on Thursday, October 8, at 7 p.m. at Masonic Temple Detroit’s Masonic Jack White Theatre. Rare reunion with a new song in the set. Tickets via Masonic Temple Detroit. All ages.
Oct 9, 2026, 7:00 PMInterpol — North America Tour 2026
Interpol brings its North America Tour 2026 to Masonic Temple Detroit on Friday, October 9, at 7 p.m., with DIIV opening. Expect songs from The Other Side of Make-Believe. Tickets available.
Oct 11, 2026, 11:00 AMMasonic Temple Tour
Masonic Temple Detroit hosts a tour on Sunday, October 11, at 11 a.m. at Masonic Temple Detroit in Detroit. Walk through the building; all ages welcome.
Oct 16, 2026, 7:00 PMParis Paloma: The Fatal Flaw Tour
Paris Paloma brings The Fatal Flaw Tour to Masonic Temple Detroit on Friday, October 16, at 7 p.m., with Susannah Joffe opening. $1 from each ticket goes to Planned Parenthood; tickets available.
Oct 17, 2026, 6:00 PMOle 60
Ole 60 plays Masonic Temple Detroit on Saturday, October 17, at 6 p.m. The Kentucky six-piece hit Spotify’s U.S. Viral Top 50 with “smoke & a light” and now tours behind debut album Smokestack Town. Tickets available.
Oct 17, 2026, 6:00 PMMasonic Temple Centennial Gala
Masonic Temple Detroit hosts its Centennial Gala on Saturday, October 17, at 6 p.m. at the Masonic Temple Detroit in Detroit. Dinner, live music, and dancing, with valet parking, food, and beverages included with your ticket.
Oct 17, 2026, 7:00 PMMike D 5D
Mike D, co-founder of Beastie Boys, hits the stage on Saturday, October 17, at 7 p.m. at the Masonic Temple’s Jack White Theatre in Detroit. If you’re into the punk–rap–reggae crossroads and Beastie Boys lore, this is your night. Tickets available via the venue.
Oct 19, 2026, 7:00 PMSarah Jakes Roberts: The Rogue Route
Sarah Jakes Roberts brings The Rogue Route to Detroit’s Masonic Temple Theatre on Monday, October 19, at 7 p.m. The Co–Senior Pastor of The Potter’s House Dallas, a New York Times bestselling author and TIME 100 Next honoree, she shares faith-centered insights on growth and healing.
Oct 29, 2026, 6:30 PMBEAT: Belew/Vai/Levin/Bozzio — Performing the Music of King Crimson
BEAT: Belew/Vai/Levin/Bozzio play a King Crimson set on Thursday, October 29, at 6:30 p.m. at the Jack White Theatre in the Masonic Temple Detroit. Big names on a Crimson night; tickets available.
Oct 31, 2026, 3:00 PMInsane Clown Posse: Hallowicked 2026
Insane Clown Posse brings Hallowicked 2026 on Saturday, October 31, at 3 p.m. at Masonic Temple Detroit in Detroit. The hometown duo’s over-the-top theatrical show and Faygo showers make this Halloween tradition its own beast. Tickets required.
Nov 4, 2026, 7:00 PMThe Blasting Company: Over the Garden Wall
The Blasting Company plays the music of Over the Garden Wall on Wednesday, November 4, at 7 p.m. at Masonic Temple Detroit’s Jack White Theatre. They scored the series, blending American folk with Eastern European colors. Tickets available; all ages.
Nov 6, 2026, 6:00 PMDon Lemon & D.L. Hughley: DL + DL – Anything Goes
Don Lemon and D.L. Hughley team up for a stand-up show on Friday, November 6, at 6 p.m. at the Masonic Temple Detroit’s Jack White Theatre in Detroit. Hughley’s a nationally known comic and Lemon brings the newsman’s edge—smart, topical laughs on one stage. All ages.
Nov 7, 2026, 5:00 PMMMT 11: MMA vs Muay Thai
Masonic Temple Detroit hosts an MMA vs Muay Thai fight card on Saturday, November 7, at 5 p.m. at the Jack White Theatre inside Masonic Temple Detroit in Detroit. The twist is MMA and Muay Thai rules on one card; tickets available.
Nov 12, 2026, 7:00 PMBlack Violin: The Be Free Tour
Black Violin brings The Be Free Tour to the Masonic Jack White Theatre at the Masonic Temple in Detroit on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 7 p.m. Two classically trained string players and a DJ fuse classical, hip-hop, funk, and jazz, with Jon Muq opening. Tickets via the venue; all ages.
Nov 13, 2026, 6:00 PMGavin Adcock: The Day I Hang It Up Tour
Gavin Adcock brings his The Day I Hang It Up Tour to Masonic Temple Detroit (Masonic Temple Theatre) on Friday, November 13, at 6 p.m. in Detroit. Billboard calls him one of country’s most buzzed-about artists. Tickets available.
Nov 14, 2026, 7:00 PMManchester Orchestra: I’m Like a Virgin Losing a Child 20th Anniversary Tour
Manchester Orchestra brings the I’m Like a Virgin Losing a Child 20th Anniversary Tour to Masonic Temple Detroit in Detroit on Saturday, November 14, at 7 p.m. A rare anniversary set built around their cult debut.
Nov 15, 2026, 11:00 AMMasonic Temple Tour
Masonic Temple Detroit hosts a tour on Sunday, November 15, at 11 a.m. at the Masonic Temple Detroit in Detroit. All ages welcome; tickets available.
Nov 20, 2026, 7:00 PMThe Corey Holcomb 5150 Show: Live Podcast
The Corey Holcomb 5150 Show goes live on Friday, November 20, at 7 p.m. at the Masonic Temple Detroit’s Jack White Theatre in Detroit. It’s a live podcast taping in a classic theater setting. Tickets available from the venue.
Nov 27, 2026, 7:30 PMZeds Dead: Bassonic Temple
Zeds Dead brings a genre-blending, bass-heavy electronic set to the Masonic Temple Theatre in Detroit on Friday, November 27, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. With Taiki Nulight b2b Moody Good, Rohaan, Papajay, and Die By The Sword on the bill. Tickets available.
Nov 28, 2026, 7:30 PMZeds Dead: Bassonic Temple
Zeds Dead brings a bass-heavy electronic set to Detroit’s Masonic Temple Theatre on Saturday, November 28, at 7:30 p.m. With Jkyl & Hyde, Phrva, Zen Selekta, and Blurrd Vzn. Genre-blending heaters in a storied room; tickets available.
Dec 4, 2026, 6:00 PMMarcus D. Wiley
Marcus D. Wiley’s live show is Friday, December 4, at 6 p.m. at the Masonic Temple Detroit’s Jack White Theatre in Detroit. All ages welcome.
Dec 5, 2026, 6:30 PMAn Evening With Lord Huron
Lord Huron plays Saturday, December 5, at 6:30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple Theatre in Detroit. The indie folk-rock band behind multi-platinum hit “The Night We Met” brings its expansive live show. All ages.
Dec 6, 2026, 6:30 PMProfessor Brian Cox: Emergence
Professor Brian Cox brings his live science talk, Emergence, on Sunday, December 6, at 6:30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple Detroit’s Masonic Jack White Theatre in Detroit. If you’re into cosmology and particle physics, he’s the BBC presenter and bestselling author you know. Tickets available.
Dec 18, 2026, 7:00 PMGRiZMAS 2026
GRiZ brings GRiZMAS 2026 to the Masonic Temple Theatre in Detroit on Friday, December 18, at 7 p.m. The North Detroit–raised electronic artist is known for sax-laced, funk-driven bass and high-energy live shows. Tickets via the venue.
Dec 19, 2026, 7:00 PMGRiZMAS 2026
GRiZ brings GRiZMAS 2026 to Masonic Temple Detroit (Masonic Temple Theatre) on Saturday, December 19, 2026, at 7 p.m., with Ravenscoon and JiLLI opening. A Detroit-raised sax-blasting take on bass and funk. Tickets available.
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