Concert halls & amphitheaters / Midtown
The Majestic Theatre
An independent concert hall on Woodward Avenue in Midtown, set in a former movie theatre that opened in 1915, booking indie rock, punk, metal, hip-hop and more.
01 / The story of this place
Make time for these
Designed by C. Howard Crane, the Majestic opened on April 1, 1915 as one of the world's largest movie theatres and has been an independent concert house since the mid-1980s, holding 1,100 standing or 400 seated. It shares a complex with the Magic Stick, Sgt. Pepperoni's pizzeria and the Garden Bowl, the oldest active bowling alley in the US, owned by the Zainea family since 1946.
- Former 1915 movie theatre
- 1,100 standing or 400 seated
- Garden Bowl alley next door
Famous Detroiters
Famous people tied to this place 4
Lexicon entries for the people who lived, worked, performed or liked to spend time here.
- Sixto Rodriguez 1942–2023 · singer-songwriter, guitarist
Memorial
A public memorial concert celebrated his life here on August 12, 2023.
- Shaggy 2 Dope born 1974 · rapper, DJ, record label co-founder
Performed here
ICP's Strangle-Mania Live wrestling show sold out this Midtown theater.
- Violent J born 1972 · rapper, record label co-founder, wrestling promoter
Performed here
ICP's Strangle-Mania Live wrestling show sold out this Midtown theater.
- Dan Kroha · singer, guitarist
Performed here
Midtown music complex (with the Magic Stick upstairs) where the reunited Gories played with the Oblivians on June 26, 2009.
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Sources & fact check · Checked: 2026-09-25
An independently written bilingual guide. This collection is not an attendance-based ranking.
03 / Events
Events at this place
Published events automatically linked from our event guide. Times are local to the venue.
Oct 10, 2026, 9:00 PMStarjunk 95
Starjunk 95 plays Saturday, October 10, at 9 p.m. at The Majestic Theatre in Detroit, with Boy2000. Anime-sci‑fi concept and genre‑bending pop/rap/scratching/grooves; tickets available from the venue.
Oct 16, 2026, 6:30 PMCastle Rat: Summon The Beasts Tour 2026
Castle Rat brings their medieval fantasy doom metal to The Majestic Theatre in Detroit on Friday, October 16, at 6:30 p.m., with Unto Others and Wrath Knight. Tickets available; all ages.
Oct 23, 2026, 8:00 PMWhethan - WAREHOUSE.WAVS TOUR
Whethan brings his WAREHOUSE.WAVS tour to The Majestic Theatre in Detroit on Friday, October 23, at 8 p.m., with STVSH. The gold-selling Chicago producer has worked with Dua Lipa and Charli XCX. Tickets available online. 18 and over.
Oct 24, 2026, 8:00 PMWhethan – WAREHOUSE.WAVS Tour
Whethan brings the WAREHOUSE.WAVS Tour with Super Computer to The Majestic Theatre in Detroit on Saturday, October 24, at 8 p.m. Gold-selling Chicago producer with 1B+ streams and heavyweight collabs. Tickets available.
Oct 28, 2026, 6:00 PMThe Wrecks – Finally: OUTSIDE Tour
The Wrecks play an alternative pop-rock show on Wednesday, October 28, at 6 p.m. at The Majestic Theatre in Detroit. They’re touring behind Sonder with openers Worry Club and Kid Sistr. Tickets available via the Majestic.
Oct 29, 2026, 6:00 PMThe Damned: Final Damnation 50
UK punk originators The Damned play Thursday, October 29, at 6 p.m. at The Majestic Theatre in Detroit, with The Flamin' Groovies and The Courettes. Expect garage/psyche/goth-tinged punk from across their catalog. Tickets available.
Nov 1, 2026, 7:00 PMAkeem Ali – The Texture Tour
Akeem Ali brings his rap show on The Texture Tour to The Majestic Theatre in Detroit on Sunday, November 1, at 7 p.m. He’s rolling in with Texture Tape III—slick metaphors over sultry production and a 70s-tinged persona. Tickets available through the venue.
Nov 4, 2026, 7:00 PMLIL PEEP 30TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
The Majestic Theatre and Magic Stick celebrate Lil Peep’s 30th birthday on Wednesday, November 4, at 7 p.m. at The Majestic Theatre in Detroit. A genre-blurring emo-rap figure from the SoundCloud era; tickets available, all ages.
Nov 5, 2026, 6:30 PMChat Pile
Chat Pile brings death-grunge/sludge industrial to The Majestic Theatre in Detroit on Thursday, November 5, at 6:30 p.m., with Soul Glo and Shallowater. All ages.
Nov 6, 2026, 7:00 PMSueco
Sueco plays The Majestic Theatre in Detroit on Friday, November 6, at 7 p.m., with Jeris Johnson. The platinum-certified genre blender hits town on his biggest North American headline tour; tickets available.
Nov 7, 2026, 7:00 PMVince Staples — Cry Baby Tour
Vince Staples brings the Cry Baby Tour to The Majestic Theatre in Detroit on Saturday, November 7, at 7 p.m., with DUCKWRTH on the bill. A sharp hip-hop set from a prolific voice, on a classic Midtown stage. Tickets available.
Nov 8, 2026, 7:00 PMNeko Case
Neko Case brings her Neon Grey Midnight Green tour to The Majestic Theatre in Detroit on Sunday, November 8, at 7 p.m., with Destroyer (solo) opening. The Grammy-nominated songwriter is touring her live-tracked new album. Tickets available. All ages.
Nov 11, 2026, 6:00 PMThe Menzingers: Everything I Ever Saw North American Tour
Philadelphia punk veterans The Menzingers hit The Majestic Theatre in Detroit on Wednesday, November 11, at 6 p.m., with Hot Water Music and Weakened Friends. It’s the tour behind their eighth album, Everything I Ever Saw. Tickets available.
Nov 14, 2026, 6:00 PMSAOSIN: 20 Years of Self-Titled
Saosin brings the 20 Years of Self‑Titled tour to The Majestic Theatre in Detroit on Saturday, November 14, at 6 p.m., with Silent Planet, Like Moths to Flames, and Save Us. Reunited with vocalist Cove Reber and primed for fan favorites like You’re Not Alone. Tickets via the venue.
Nov 20, 2026, 8:00 PMMadeon presents Victory Live
Madeon brings his Victory Live show to The Majestic Theatre in Detroit on Friday, November 20, at 8 p.m., with Anamanaguchi. The Grammy-nominated creator of Good Faith tours his new record, Victory. 18+.
Nov 26, 2026, 7:00 AMThanksgiving Family Fun Fest
The Majestic Theatre and Magic Stick host a brunch buffet with a front-row view of the Thanksgiving Day Parade on Woodward on Thursday, November 26, 2026, at 7 a.m. at The Majestic Theatre in Detroit. All ages; paid on-site parking is first-come, first-served.
Nov 29, 2026, 7:00 PMBaby Smoove Live!
Baby Smoove plays a live show on Sunday, November 29, at 7 p.m. at The Majestic Theatre in Detroit. All ages; tickets available.
Dec 2, 2026, 8:00 PMBryce Alakai
Bryce Alakai, the Los Angeles DJ/producer, plays The Majestic Theatre in Detroit on Wednesday, December 2, at 8 p.m., with RAEDY LEX and IOTA. Expect high-energy house and UK garage vibes. Tickets via the venue.
Dec 4, 2026, 7:00 PMProtomartyr
Detroit post-punk band Protomartyr play The Majestic Theatre in Detroit on Friday, December 4, at 7 p.m., presented by The Majestic Theatre and Magic Stick. Hometown set behind their sixth album, Formal Growth In The Desert; tickets available.
Dec 5, 2026, 6:00 PMEarlybirds Club
Earlybirds Club with DJ Helean lands Saturday, December 5, 2026, at 6 p.m. at The Majestic Theatre in Detroit. An early dance party for women, trans, and non-binary folks with 80s–2000s sing-alongs, a supportive vibe, and 10% to a local nonprofit. Tickets available; 21+.
Dec 6, 2026, 7:00 PMRhye – Joy Tour
Rhye plays the Joy Tour on Sunday, December 6, at 7 p.m. at The Majestic Theatre in Detroit. Expect new, emotionally rich songs and Michael Milosh’s singular voice; tickets are available and it’s all ages.
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