Live music clubs / Midtown / Cass Corridor edge (MotorCity Casino)
A lounge and nightclub inside MotorCity Casino Hotel, on the Midtown / Cass Corridor edge, that also books ticketed concerts by touring bands.
Live music clubs / Downtown (MGM Grand Detroit casino)
A casino lounge at MGM Grand Detroit downtown, known for its weekly Thursday “Dueling Pianos” show driven by audience requests.
- 1777 Third St, Detroit, MI 48226
- (877) 888-2121
- Dueling Pianos Thursdays 8pm–midnight; other entertainment nights vary
- 21+
Live music clubs / East Side / Morningside
Belgian beer, feather bowling and live music on Detroit's east side, combining a neighborhood gathering place with games and food.
- 4300 Cadieux Rd, Detroit, MI 48224
- (313) 882-8560
- Sun noon–9pm; Mon–Thu 4pm–midnight; Fri–Sat 4pm–12:30am
Live music clubs / North End / State Fair (John R north of McNichols)
A Bavarian-style rathskeller on John R Street in Detroit's North End / State Fair area, serving German food and beer with live music since 1933.
Live music clubs / Southwest Detroit / Corktown edge
A neighborhood pub on West Vernor Highway, on the Southwest Detroit / Corktown edge, booking local and touring indie and punk shows.
- 3003 W Vernor Hwy, Detroit, MI

Live music clubs / Eastern Market
A community-focused brewery and taproom in the heart of Eastern Market, with music, trivia and a running club alongside the beer.
- 2515 Riopelle St, Detroit, MI 48207
- (313) 764-7641
- Tue–Fri 4pm–10pm; Sat 10am–10pm; Sun 11am–7pm; Mon closed
Live music clubs / Southwest Detroit / Mexicantown
An independent all-ages music venue in the former Mexicantown Fiesta Center in Southwest Detroit, with an outdoor patio.
- 4114 W Vernor Hwy, Detroit, MI 48209
- (313) 406-4555
- Show nights only; box office opens on show nights
- All ages
Live music clubs / Hamtramck (next to Planet Ant)
An independent neighborhood bar and performance room next to Planet Ant Theatre in Hamtramck, hosting live music, comedy and art events.
- 2314 Caniff St, Hamtramck, MI 48212
- Open on scheduled show nights and during Planet Ant events at Ant Hall; closed Mondays
- 18+
Live music clubs / Hamtramck (north Joseph Campau)
A dive bar and rock club on north Joseph Campau Avenue in Hamtramck, with local bands and soul and DJ nights.
- 11474 Joseph Campau Ave, Hamtramck, MI 48212
- (313) 334-5517
- Daily 5pm–2am
- 21+

Live music clubs / Corktown
A Michigan Avenue concert bar in Corktown featuring local and touring bands, with the night's character set by its lineup.
- 1254 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48226
- (313) 500-1475
- Show nights, typically doors 7pm, music 8pm; see calendar
- Varies by event
Live music clubs / Midtown (Majestic complex, 2nd floor)
A second-floor rock room in Midtown's Majestic complex on Woodward Avenue, hosting touring and local bands plus dance nights.
- 4120 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201
- (313) 833-9700
- Show and dance-party nights only; see calendar
- Varies by event
Live music clubs / Midtown
A contemporary art museum in a former car dealership on Woodward Avenue in Midtown, with a monthly live-music series.
- 4454 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201
- (313) 832-6622
- Wed 11am–5pm; Thu–Fri 11am–8pm; Sat–Sun 11am–5pm; Mon–Tue closed; concerts on event evenings
- All ages
Live music clubs / Corktown
A classic corner tavern on Harrison Street in Corktown, one of the neighborhood's oldest bars, with blues and rock bands on weekends.

Live music clubs / New Center
A New Center lounge with live programming and a leafy patio, connecting neighborhood gatherings with music since 2004.
- 660 W Baltimore St, Detroit, MI 48202
- (313) 873-1739
- Lounge: Tue–Thu 11am–midnight; Fri 11am–2am; Sat 4pm–2am; Sun 4pm–midnight; closed Mon
- 21+
Live music clubs / Cass Corridor
The Old Miami is a longstanding Cass Corridor bar with a distinctive backyard.

Live music clubs / Downtown / Greektown
An Irish pub on Monroe Street combining music, sports viewing and group celebrations, with plant-based food among its menu options.
- 349 Monroe St, Detroit, MI 48226
- Mon–Fri 11am–2am; Sat–Sun 10am–2am (opens earlier for major events and Lions home games)
- Varies by event
Live music clubs / Hamtramck (Caniff St)
A dive bar and record label on Caniff Street in Hamtramck, hosting garage, punk and underground rock bands several nights a week.
Live music clubs / Hamtramck
A Hamtramck neighborhood bar on Jacob Street with a spirits and cocktail list and an adjoining Aviator room, listed by Metro Times as a live music and rock club.
- 2930 Jacob St, Hamtramck, MI 48212
- (313) 874-2991
- Mon–Fri 4pm–2am; Sat–Sun noon–2am
- 21+
Live music clubs / North of Hamtramck (E McNichols)
A revived neighborhood bar on East McNichols Road north of Hamtramck, booking indie, folk and experimental shows.
- 2961 E McNichols Rd, Detroit, MI
- Mon–Fri 8pm–2am; Sun 6pm–midnight
- 21+
Live music clubs / Hamtramck
A small Hamtramck bar on Yemans Street, holding about 100 people, that books local and touring underground punk, indie and experimental bands.
Live music clubs / Northwest Detroit (Lodge Fwy service drive); formerly Hamtramck
An independent punk, metal, hardcore, emo and experimental venue on the Lodge Freeway service drive in northwest Detroit, formerly based in Hamtramck.
- 15701 James Couzens Fwy, Detroit, MI 48238
- Show nights only; see TicketWeb listings
- Varies by event
Live music clubs / Downtown Hamtramck
Detroit's long-running rock 'n' roll clothing and accessories store, now in downtown Hamtramck, with a free monthly in-store concert.
- 9704 Joseph Campau Ave, Hamtramck, MI 48212
- (313) 875-9280
- Rock 'n' Shop: last Sunday of every month, doors noon, music 2pm–6pm (free)
- All ages

Live music clubs / Hamtramck — Metro Detroit
A Hamtramck corner bar and independent music venue, with an Art Deco-era front bar leading to a separate live room.
- 10339 Conant St, Hamtramck, MI 48212
- (313) 873-1117
- Open for events only; see schedule
- Varies by event
Live music clubs / Midtown (Cass Corridor / W Canfield)
Jack White's Third Man Records store on West Canfield Street in the Cass Corridor, with a small stage for periodic in-store performances.
- 441 W Canfield St, Detroit, MI 48201
- (313) 209-5205
- Store Mon–Sat 11am–6pm, Sun 11am–5pm; in-store shows on event dates
- All ages

Live music clubs / Downtown / Stadium District
A live-music bar beside Comerica Park, with a rooftop patio and a large ground-level outdoor area, suited to game-day and music-night visits.
Live music clubs / Eastern Market
A vegetarian cafe and nonprofit arts space in a former spice-processing warehouse on Gratiot Avenue in Eastern Market, presenting experimental, jazz and avant-garde music.
- 1464 Gratiot Ave, Detroit, MI 48207
- (313) 778-9258
- Cafe Wed–Sun 10am–3pm; concerts on event evenings, doors usually 7–7:30pm
Live music clubs / Hamtramck
A dive bar on Carpenter Avenue in Hamtramck with a stage for local and touring punk, garage and heavy bands.
- 2656 Carpenter Ave, Hamtramck, MI 48212
- 21+
Live music clubs / Downtown Lake Orion
An independent, alcohol-free listening room in downtown Lake Orion hosting touring singer-songwriters and Americana and roots acts.
- 20 E Front St, Lake Orion, MI 48362
- (248) 783-7105
- Show nights 7–10pm; doors open 30 minutes before showtime
Live music clubs / Downtown Royal Oak
A downtown Royal Oak entertainment venue with dueling piano shows on the main floor and the Tequila Blue Nightclub upstairs.
- 526 S Main St, Royal Oak, MI 48067
- (248) 591-9000
- Thu–Sat 6:30pm–2am; dueling piano shows Thu–Sat from 7pm; Tequila Blue DJ nights Fri–Sat
Live music clubs / Gratiot Ave, Clinton Township
A bar on Gratiot Avenue in Clinton Township where local cover bands play on weekend nights.
- 33025 Gratiot Ave, Clinton Township, MI 48035
- Bands Fri–Sat evenings (8:30pm–12:30am)
Live music clubs / Walled Lake waterfront
A waterfront tiki bar and seafood-boil restaurant on Walled Lake, with patios over the water and live music on Friday and Saturday nights.
- 142 E Walled Lake Dr, Walled Lake, MI 48390
- (248) 669-3322
- Live music Fri–Sat from 8:30pm; brunch Sat–Sun 11am–2pm
Live music clubs / Clinton River mouth / Lake St. Clair, Harrison Township
A waterfront sports bar and grill in Harrison Township at the mouth of the Clinton River on Lake St. Clair, with boat slips and an open-air deck.
- 31970 N River Rd, Harrison Township, MI 48045
- Live music several days a week (weekday evenings from 6pm, weekend afternoons)
Live music clubs / Canton Township (Michigan Ave)
A bar on Michigan Avenue in Canton that books country and rock cover bands on Friday and Saturday nights.
- 39651 Michigan Ave, Canton, MI 48188
- Band nights Fri–Sat 9pm–1am
Live music clubs / Greater Mack, St. Clair Shores
A craft brewery and taproom on Greater Mack Avenue in St. Clair Shores with live acoustic music several evenings a week.
- 23401 Greater Mack Ave, St. Clair Shores, MI 48080
- Live acoustic sets several evenings a week (7–9pm)
Live music clubs / Downtown Pontiac
A multi-room concert complex in a historic building in downtown Pontiac, hosting touring indie, rock, metal, punk, electronic and hip-hop acts.
- 1 S Saginaw St, Pontiac, MI 48342
- (248) 858-9333
- Event nights only – see calendar
- Varies by event
Live music clubs / Van Buren Charter Township (I-94, Belleville)
A 1,000-capacity concert hall off I-94 in Van Buren Township near Belleville, booking country, rock, metal and hip-hop acts.
- 49345 S Interstate 94 Service Dr, Belleville, MI 48111
- (734) 589-1111
- Box office Mon–Thu 12–5pm; on event days it opens 2 hours before doors. Line-dance lessons Wednesdays
- Varies by event
Addresses, phone numbers and hours come from each venue's official channels, and every page shows when we checked them. Nightlife changes fast: check the venue's current calendar, age policy and cover before you go.