Elmwood Alight 2026
Historic Elmwood Cemetery lights up Elmwood Alight over three nights, Thursday–Saturday, October 1–3, at Elmwood Cemetery in Detroit. Expect immersive lighting, Playground Detroit–curated site-specific art, and sound stations; open entry window for all ages with tiered tickets.
For three nights, the 180-year-old Elmwood Cemetery turns into an after-dark art walk: its architecture, monuments, and trees lit up, site-specific installations by Metro Detroit artists curated by Playground Detroit, plus sound and music stations. It’s family-friendly, not spooky. New this year: behind-the-scenes and history tours, and a golf-cart shuttle loop for guests who need assistance.
Gates open 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday; last entry 9:30 p.m.; gates close 10 p.m. Guided tours start at 7 p.m. Fri & Sat. Entry isn’t timed—arrive anytime and stay as long as you like. Drink tickets are an add-on, and guided tours have an additional fee.
Gates open 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday; last entry 9:30 p.m.; gates close 10 p.m. Guided tours start at 7 p.m. Fri & Sat. Entry isn’t timed—arrive anytime and stay as long as you like. Drink tickets are an add-on, and guided tours have an additional fee.
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