Clubs & dance floors / Southwest Detroit / Mexicantown (Vernor Hwy at 25th St)
Candela Detroit
A live Latin music and event venue in Southwest Detroit's Mexicantown, set in the remodeled former Lithuanian Hall, with salsa and Latin jazz concerts and dance nights.
01 / The story of this place
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The former Lithuanian Hall at Vernor Highway and 25th Street was remodeled and opened as Candela in 2023–2024 with support from Motor City Match. Touring and local bands bring salsa and Latin jazz (think Cali's Las Guaracheras or Armando Vega y Su Orquesta), and there are Latin dance nights with bachata and salsa lessons, Spanish-language comedy and community events; it's also rented out for weddings and quinceañeras. A commercial kitchen was added in 2026.
- Live salsa and Latin jazz
- Bachata and salsa lessons
- Remodeled former Lithuanian Hall
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03 / Events
Events at this place
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Nov 14, 2026, 6:00 PMTamales and Tequila
Latino Events in Michigan hosts a tequila and tamale tasting on Saturday, November 14, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Candela in Detroit. Your $40 ticket gets you 10 tequila samples and 3 tamale samples, with a DJ and live music.
Nov 14, 2026, 9:00 PMFree After Party – Tamales and Tequila
Grupo Autónomo's norteño sounds and Adel Ruelas' acoustic Latin pop and rock set take over Candela in Detroit on Saturday, November 14, at 9 p.m. Entry is free.
Nov 22, 2026, 7:00 PMDetroit Creatives Talent Show
Candela Detroit hosts a talent show for local artists on Sunday, November 22, at 7 p.m. at Candela in Detroit. Come perform or just cheer on Detroit's creatives; entry is free.
Nov 24, 2026, 7:00 PMStuffed with Laughs
Foolish Raw, Simply Shannel, Kevin Johnson and Ofeliza La Chistosa headline a pre-Thanksgiving comedy night hosted by Snowcone on Tuesday, November 24, at Candela in Detroit. Doors open at 7 p.m., and tickets run $15 to $70.