Concerts / Cass Corridor
Masonic Temple
A Gothic-scale Detroit landmark with towers, performance spaces, and concert nights inside a vast complex.
01 / The story of this place
Make time for these
Designed by George D. Mason, Detroit’s Masonic Temple is an unusually large example of Masonic architecture. Meeting rooms, theaters, and event spaces fill the complex behind its fortress-like exterior. Different rooms create very different experiences, so the exact venue named on a concert ticket matters. The building remains a distinctive setting within Detroit’s music and event scene.
- The monumental Gothic exterior
- Distinct theater and concert spaces
- Scheduled architectural tours
Famous Detroiters
Famous people tied to this place 4
Lexicon entries for the people who lived, worked, performed or liked to spend time here.
- Ruth Laredo 1937–2005 · classical pianist
Related place
Where eight-year-old Ruth heard Vladimir Horowitz play Scriabin in 1946 and resolved to become a concert pianist.
- Franco Ghione 1886–1964 · conductor, violinist
Performed here
The huge Cass Corridor Masonic building whose theater became the orchestra's refuge after it left Orchestra Hall in 1939.
- George D. Mason 1856–1948 · architect
Worked here
His Neo-Gothic giant in the Cass Park area, with theaters, ballrooms and lodge halls; today a busy concert and event venue.
- Corrado Parducci 1900–1981 · architectural sculptor
Worked here
The world's largest Masonic temple; Parducci carried out lobby decoration under contract to Anthony Di Lorenzo.
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Sleep right around the corner
Sources & fact check · Checked: 2026-09-24
An independently written bilingual guide. This collection is not an attendance-based ranking.
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03 / Events
Events at this place
Published events automatically linked from our event guide. Times are local to the venue.
Nov 12, 2026, 7:00 PMBlack Violin: The Be Free Tour
Black Violin brings The Be Free Tour to the Masonic Jack White Theatre at the Masonic Temple in Detroit on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 7 p.m. Two classically trained string players and a DJ fuse classical, hip-hop, funk, and jazz, with Jon Muq opening. Tickets via the venue; all ages.
Nov 13, 2026, 6:00 PMGavin Adcock: The Day I Hang It Up Tour
Gavin Adcock brings his The Day I Hang It Up Tour to Masonic Temple Detroit (Masonic Temple Theatre) on Friday, November 13, at 6 p.m. in Detroit. Billboard calls him one of country’s most buzzed-about artists. Tickets available.
Nov 14, 2026, 7:00 PMManchester Orchestra
Manchester Orchestra brings its I’m Like a Virgin Losing a Child 20th Anniversary Tour to the Jack White Theatre at Masonic Temple Detroit on Saturday, November 14, at 7 p.m. Kevin Devine and Brother Bird open; tickets are available online.
Nov 15, 2026, 11:00 AMMasonic Temple Tour
Masonic Temple Detroit hosts a tour on Sunday, November 15, at 11 a.m. at the Masonic Temple Detroit in Detroit. All ages welcome; tickets available.
Nov 20, 2026, 7:00 PMThe Corey Holcomb 5150 Show: Live Podcast
The Corey Holcomb 5150 Show goes live on Friday, November 20, at 7 p.m. at the Masonic Temple Detroit’s Jack White Theatre in Detroit. It’s a live podcast taping in a classic theater setting. Tickets available from the venue.
Nov 27, 2026, 7:30 PMZeds Dead: Bassonic Temple
Zeds Dead brings a genre-blending, bass-heavy electronic set to the Masonic Temple Theatre in Detroit on Friday, November 27, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. With Taiki Nulight b2b Moody Good, Rohaan, Papajay, and Die By The Sword on the bill. Tickets available.
Nov 28, 2026, 7:30 PMZeds Dead: Bassonic Temple
Zeds Dead brings a bass-heavy electronic set to Detroit’s Masonic Temple Theatre on Saturday, November 28, at 7:30 p.m. With Jkyl & Hyde, Phrva, Zen Selekta, and Blurrd Vzn. Genre-blending heaters in a storied room; tickets available.
Dec 4, 2026, 6:00 PMMarcus D. Wiley
Marcus D. Wiley’s live show is Friday, December 4, at 6 p.m. at the Masonic Temple Detroit’s Jack White Theatre in Detroit. All ages welcome.
Dec 5, 2026, 6:30 PMAn Evening With Lord Huron
Lord Huron plays Saturday, December 5, at 6:30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple Theatre in Detroit. The indie folk-rock band behind multi-platinum hit “The Night We Met” brings its expansive live show. All ages.
Dec 5, 2026, 7:00 PMThe Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show
Jinkx and DeLa, two well-known drag performers, bring their touring holiday comedy and music show to The Masonic in Detroit on Saturday, December 5, 2026, at 7 p.m. Tickets are on the ticket page.
Dec 6, 2026, 6:30 PMProfessor Brian Cox: Emergence
Professor Brian Cox brings his live science talk, Emergence, on Sunday, December 6, at 6:30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple Detroit’s Masonic Jack White Theatre in Detroit. If you’re into cosmology and particle physics, he’s the BBC presenter and bestselling author you know. Tickets available.
Dec 18, 2026, 7:00 PMGRiZMAS 2026
GRiZ brings GRiZMAS 2026 to the Masonic Temple Theatre in Detroit on Friday, December 18, at 7 p.m. The North Detroit–raised electronic artist is known for sax-laced, funk-driven bass and high-energy live shows. Tickets via the venue.
Dec 19, 2026, 7:00 PMGRiZMAS 2026
GRiZ brings GRiZMAS 2026 to Masonic Temple Detroit (Masonic Temple Theatre) on Saturday, December 19, 2026, at 7 p.m., with Ravenscoon and JiLLI opening. A Detroit-raised sax-blasting take on bass and funk. Tickets available.
Jan 15, 2027, 7:00 PMChris Fleming Live
Emmy-nominated comedian and actor Chris Fleming brings his stand-up to the Jack White Theatre at Masonic Temple Detroit on Friday, January 15, 2027, at 7 p.m. The writer behind HBO's Live at the Palace is known for one of the most distinctive acts in comedy today. Tickets are available online.
Feb 2, 2027, 7:00 PMThe Marshall Tucker Band & Little River Band
Southern rock legends The Marshall Tucker Band team up with Little River Band on Tuesday, February 2, 2027, at 7 p.m. at the Masonic Temple in Detroit. If "Heard It in a Love Song" or "Can't You See" is in your jukebox rotation, you can hear them live. Tickets are available online.
Feb 7, 2027, 1:00 PMMasonic Temple Tour
Masonic Temple Detroit hosts a tour on Sunday, February 7, at 1 p.m. at the Masonic Temple on Temple Street in Detroit. Tickets are available online.
Feb 12, 2027, 7:00 PM2hollis: The Pirouette Tour
2hollis, the 20-year-old producer and singer from Los Angeles by way of Chicago, brings the Pirouette Tour to the Masonic Temple Theatre in Detroit on Friday, February 12, at 7 p.m. Expect experimental rap, electronic and pop, with Lucy Bedroque and Conceal on the bill. Tickets are available online.
Feb 13, 2027, 7:00 PMGiggly Squad: The Gehls Gehl Tour
Paige DeSorbo and Hannah Berner, the hosts of the Giggly Squad podcast, bring their new show Club Giggly to the Masonic Temple Theatre in Detroit on Saturday, February 13, at 7 p.m. Tickets are available online.
Feb 16, 2027, 6:00 PMMeshuggah: The Forty-Year Anomaly Tour
Swedish extreme metal innovators Meshuggah play Masonic Temple Detroit on Tuesday, February 16, at 6 p.m. as part of their Forty-Year Anomaly Tour, with Testament and Blood Incantation. Tickets are available online.
Feb 20, 2027, 7:00 PMAries Spears
Aries Spears performs on Saturday, February 20, 2027, at 7 p.m. in the Jack White Theatre at Masonic Temple Detroit. Tickets are available, and all ages are welcome.
Feb 28, 2027, 1:00 PMMasonic Temple Tour
Masonic Temple Detroit hosts a tour on Sunday, February 28, at 1 p.m. at the Masonic Temple at 500 Temple Street in Detroit. All ages are welcome, and a ticket link is available.
Mar 7, 2027, 1:00 PMMasonic Temple Tour
Masonic Temple Detroit hosts a tour on Sunday, March 7, at 1 p.m. at the Masonic Temple, 500 Temple Street in Detroit. A ticket link is available.
Mar 7, 2027, 7:00 PMRemi Wolf: The Mud Tour
Remi Wolf brings her third album, Mud, to Masonic Temple Detroit on Sunday, March 7, at 7 p.m., with special guest Emma Ogier. The Mud Tour leans into stripped-down, live-instrument songs. Tickets are available online.
Mar 12, 2027, 8:00 PMALLEYCVT: Beginning of Forever Tour
Los Angeles melodic dubstep producer ALLEYCVT brings her Beginning of Forever Tour to the Masonic Temple Theatre in Detroit on Friday, March 12, at 8 p.m., with YDG and Machaki. Tickets are available online.
Mar 19, 2027, 1:00 PMMasonic Temple Tour
Masonic Temple Detroit hosts a tour of the building on Friday, March 19, at 1 p.m., at 500 Temple Street in Detroit. All ages are welcome.
Mar 19, 2027, 7:00 PMLake Street Dive: What About Flamingos? 2027 Tour
Lake Street Dive, the band that blends soul, folk, jazz and classic pop, plays the Masonic Temple Theatre in Detroit on Friday, March 19, at 7 p.m., with special guest Snacktime. Tickets are available online.
Mar 26, 2027, 8:00 PMLSDREAM: Bee Here Now Tour
LSDREAM brings the Bee Here Now Tour to the Masonic Temple Theatre in Detroit on Friday, March 26, at 8 p.m., with Distinct Motive, Steller and Fossils. A dollar from every ticket supports youth mental health organizations.
Apr 1, 2027, 6:00 PMDeath Cab for Cutie: I Built You A Tower Tour
Death Cab for Cutie play the Masonic Temple Theatre in Detroit on Thursday, April 1, at 6 p.m., with Swapmeet opening. The I Built You A Tower tour brings songs from the band's new album, and tickets are available online.
Apr 2, 2027, 6:00 PMJustin Willman: One For The Ages Tour
Justin Willman, the star and creator of Netflix's Magic for Humans, brings his magic and comedy show to the Masonic Jack White Theatre at Masonic Temple Detroit on Friday, April 2, 2027, at 6 p.m. It's a family-friendly night that works for kids and adults alike. Tickets are available through the venue.
Apr 16, 2027, 5:00 PMThe Plot In You: World Tour, Part 1
Gold-selling Ohio rock band The Plot In You plays Friday, April 16, at 5 p.m. at the Masonic Temple Theatre in Detroit on the first leg of their World Tour. They mix alternative, electronic, pop and R&B into heavy rock, and tickets are available online.
Apr 27, 2027, 6:30 PMConversations with Nick Cave
Nick Cave brings an evening of talk and music to the Masonic Jack White Theatre at Masonic Temple Detroit on Tuesday, April 27, at 6:30 p.m. All ages are welcome, and tickets are available online.
May 6, 2027, 6:30 PMAngine de Poitrine
Quebec duo Angine de Poitrine play the Masonic Temple Theatre in Detroit on Thursday, May 6, 2027, at 6:30 p.m. Expect double-neck microtonal guitar, tight drum grooves and gleefully excessive rock ’n’ roll. Tickets are available online.
Jul 25, 2027, 7:00 PMEric Andre
Eric Andre, creator and host of Adult Swim's cult hit The Eric Andre Show, takes the stage on Sunday, July 25, at 7 p.m. in the Jack White Theatre at Masonic Temple in Detroit. It's a standup night where that wild talk-show humor comes at you live.
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