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Things to do in Detroit, December 2026

Browse 25 upcoming events and things to do in Detroit during December 2026. Highlights include One Sleepy Night - Detroit, Detroit Red Wings vs. Colorado Avalanche, Celebrating 30 Years of 'Destruction By Definition' and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.

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One Sleepy Night - Detroit

One Sleepy Night - Detroit · Dec 4

Detroit · Music Hall CenterFri, Dec 4Music
Detroit Red Wings vs. Colorado Avalanche

Detroit Red Wings vs. Colorado Avalanche

Detroit · Little Caesars ArenaFri, Dec 4Sport
Celebrating 30 Years of 'Destruction By Definition'

Celebrating 30 Years of 'Destruction By Definition'

Detroit · The Fillmore DetroitSat, Dec 5Music
One Sleepy Night - Detroit

One Sleepy Night - Detroit · Dec 5

Detroit · Music Hall CenterSat, Dec 5Music
Underoath - Define the Great Line 20th Anniversary Tour

Underoath - Define the Great Line 20th Anniversary Tour

Detroit · The Fillmore DetroitMon, Dec 7Music
10 Years of 6LACK Tour

10 Years of 6LACK Tour

Detroit · The Fillmore DetroitThu, Dec 10Music
Aaron Lewis & The Stateliners 2026 American Tour

Aaron Lewis & The Stateliners 2026 American Tour

Detroit · Music Hall CenterFri, Dec 11Music
Senses Fail Presents Still Searching

Senses Fail Presents Still Searching

Detroit · Saint Andrew's HallSat, Dec 12Music
Detroit Red Wings vs. New York Rangers

Detroit Red Wings vs. New York Rangers

Detroit · Little Caesars ArenaSat, Dec 12Sport
JOSH JOHNSON'S COMEDY BAND CAMP

JOSH JOHNSON'S COMEDY BAND CAMP

Detroit · The Fillmore DetroitSat, Dec 12Culture & Art
29TH Dave Koz Christmas Tour 2026

29TH Dave Koz Christmas Tour 2026

Detroit · Music Hall CenterSat, Dec 12Music
Detroit Red Wings vs. Florida Panthers

Detroit Red Wings vs. Florida Panthers

Detroit · Little Caesars ArenaSun, Dec 13Sport
NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet

NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet

Detroit · Fox Theatre DetroitSun, Dec 13Culture & Art
Detroit Lions vs. Tennessee Titans

Detroit Lions vs. Tennessee Titans

Detroit · Ford FieldSun, Dec 13Sport
A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live at the Opera House

A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live at the Opera House

Detroit · Detroit Opera HouseSun, Dec 13Music
Detroit Red Wings vs. Los Angeles Kings

Detroit Red Wings vs. Los Angeles Kings

Detroit · Little Caesars ArenaWed, Dec 16Sport
Renee Elise Goldsberry

Renee Elise Goldsberry

Detroit · Detroit Opera HouseSat, Dec 19Music
A live music performance.

The Holiday - Film With Live Orchestra

Detroit · Detroit Opera HouseSun, Dec 13Music
World Ballet Company: The Nutcracker with Live Orchestra

World Ballet Company: The Nutcracker with Live Orchestra

Detroit · Music Hall CenterSun, Dec 20Culture & Art
World Ballet Company: The Nutcracker

World Ballet Company: The Nutcracker

Detroit · Music Hall CenterSun, Dec 20Culture & Art
Detroit Red Wings vs. Tampa Bay Lightning

Detroit Red Wings vs. Tampa Bay Lightning

Detroit · Little Caesars ArenaMon, Dec 21Sport
Detroit Red Wings vs. Toronto Maple Leafs

Detroit Red Wings vs. Toronto Maple Leafs

Detroit · Little Caesars ArenaWed, Dec 23Sport
A live music performance.

Detroit Gospel Holiday Celebration: A Night Of Inspiration

Detroit · Detroit Opera HouseSun, Dec 20Music
Detroit Lions vs. New York Giants

Detroit Lions vs. New York Giants

Detroit · Ford FieldTue, Dec 29Sport
Detroit Red Wings vs. Carolina Hurricanes

Detroit Red Wings vs. Carolina Hurricanes

Detroit · Little Caesars ArenaThu, Dec 31Sport

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