Live music clubs / Downtown Ferndale
The Magic Bag
A club-style music venue in a former 1920s movie house on Woodward Avenue in downtown Ferndale.
01 / The story of this place
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The lineup mixes national touring acts, tribute bands, 80s/90s dance parties and comedy nights, with music ranging from rock to folk. There is a standing floor in front of the stage plus tiered seating areas.
- Former 1920s movie house
- Tribute bands and 80s/90s parties
- Standing floor and tiered seating
Famous Detroiters
Famous people tied to this place 1
Lexicon entries for the people who lived, worked, performed or liked to spend time here.
- Cary Loren born 1955 · guitarist, filmmaker, photographer, bookseller
Performed here
Ferndale club where the original Destroy All Monsters lineup played a reunion show in 1995.
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Sources & fact check · Checked: 2026-09-25
An independently written bilingual guide. This collection is not an attendance-based ranking.
03 / Events
Events at this place
Published events automatically linked from our event guide. Times are local to the venue.
Nov 10, 2026, 7:00 PMStewart Copeland: Have I Said Too Much
Stewart Copeland, the drummer of The Police, brings his show Have I Said Too Much to The Magic Bag in Ferndale on Tuesday, November 10, at 7 p.m. Tickets are available online.
Nov 13, 2026, 7:00 PMThe Slackers, Some Ska Band
The Slackers and Some Ska Band play The Magic Bag in Ferndale on Friday, November 13, at 7 p.m. Tickets are available online.
Nov 14, 2026, 7:00 PMKickstand Productions Presents: Frontier Ruckus w/ Samantha Crain & Dick Texas
Frontier Ruckus plays The Magic Bag in Ferndale on Saturday, November 14, at 7 p.m., with Samantha Crain and Dick Texas joining the bill. The show is presented by Kickstand Productions.
Nov 15, 2026, 1:30 PMReverend Guitars & RockCity Music Present: Polka Floyd
Polka Floyd plays The Magic Bag in Ferndale on Sunday, November 15, at 1:30 p.m., presented by Reverend Guitars and RockCity Music. Tickets are available online.
Nov 18, 2026, 7:00 PMMagic Bag Presents: Sqwerv Fall Tour 2026
Sqwerv plays The Magic Bag in Ferndale on Wednesday, November 18, at 7 p.m. as part of their Fall Tour 2026. A ticket link is available.
Nov 19, 2026, 7:00 PMMagic Bag Presents: Surprise Chef
Surprise Chef plays The Magic Bag in Ferndale on Thursday, November 19, at 7 p.m., a music night presented by the venue on Woodward Avenue.
Nov 20, 2026, 7:00 PMLee Emi (Emilee Petersmark of The Crane Wives) with Cal in Red
Lee Emi, the solo name of Emilee Petersmark of The Crane Wives, plays The Magic Bag in Ferndale on Friday, November 20, at 7 p.m., with Cal in Red. Tickets are available online.
Nov 21, 2026, 7:00 PMMagic Bag Presents: 80s vs 90s – MEGA vs CLASS
The Magic Bag pits the 80s against the 90s on Saturday, November 21, at 7 p.m. at The Magic Bag in Ferndale. Tickets are available through the event link.
Nov 25, 2026, 7:00 PMMagic Bag Presents: Thanksgiving Is Still Murder – Smiths United, Used Cars and Hynde Sight
Smiths United, Used Cars and Hynde Sight take the stage on Wednesday, November 25, at 7 p.m. at The Magic Bag in Ferndale. The club is presenting the show under the name Thanksgiving Is Still Murder.
Nov 27, 2026, 7:00 PMMagic Bag Presents: Moravian
Moravian plays The Magic Bag on Woodward Avenue in Ferndale on Friday, November 27, at 7 p.m. Tickets are available online.
Nov 28, 2026, 7:00 PMMagic Bag Presents: MEGA 80s
The Magic Bag hosts MEGA 80s, a music night on Saturday, November 28, at 7 p.m. at its Woodward Avenue venue in Ferndale. Tickets are available online.
Nov 29, 2026, 7:00 PMRival Summers "10 years of Undeniable"
Rival Summers plays The Magic Bag in Ferndale on Sunday, November 29, at 7 p.m., with a show called "10 years of Undeniable." The Magic Bag hosts the night on Woodward Avenue.
Dec 4, 2026, 7:00 PMKickstand Productions Presents ILUKA – The Wings Tour
ILUKA brings The Wings Tour to The Magic Bag in Ferndale on Friday, December 4, at 7 p.m., presented by Kickstand Productions. Special guests are still to be announced.
Dec 5, 2026, 7:00 PMMagic Bag Presents: 80s vs 90s – The Sqaure Pegz vs CLASS
The Sqaure Pegz take on CLASS in an 80s vs 90s showdown on Saturday, December 5, at 7 p.m. at The Magic Bag in Ferndale. The Magic Bag is presenting it, and tickets are available.
Dec 9, 2026, 7:00 PMMagic Bag Presents: Leroy From The North
Leroy From The North plays The Magic Bag in Ferndale on Wednesday, December 9, at 7 p.m. The show is presented by the venue on Woodward Avenue.
Dec 10, 2026, 7:00 PMMagic Bag presents: Gary Ho Ho Hoey's Rockin' Holiday Tour
Gary Ho Ho Hoey's Rockin' Holiday Tour hits the stage on Thursday, December 10, at 7 p.m. at The Magic Bag in Ferndale. The show is presented by The Magic Bag.
Dec 11, 2026, 8:00 PMMagic Bag Presents: Lost Signals – An Electrifying Indie Rock & Dance Party
The Magic Bag throws an indie rock and dance party called Lost Signals on Friday, December 11, at 8 p.m. at The Magic Bag in Ferndale. Tickets are available online.
Dec 12, 2026, 7:00 PMMagic Bag Presents: Re-Cure
Re-Cure takes the stage on Saturday, December 12, at 7 p.m. at The Magic Bag in Ferndale, in a show presented by the venue itself.
Dec 18, 2026, 8:30 PM80s vs 90s: Ugly Sweater and Speedo Party
The Magic Bag hosts an 80s vs 90s showdown on Friday, December 18, at 8:30 p.m. in Ferndale, with an ugly sweater and Speedo party theme. Tickets are available online.
Dec 19, 2026, 7:00 PMMagic Bag Presents: Sunset Blvd
The Magic Bag presents Sunset Blvd, a music night on Saturday, December 19, at 7 p.m. at The Magic Bag in Ferndale. Tickets are available online.
Dec 26, 2026, 7:00 PMMagic Bag Presents: Imposters In Effect – Fake Ass NYE Party
Imposters In Effect play a fake New Year's Eve party on Saturday, December 26, at 7 p.m. at The Magic Bag in Ferndale. Tickets are available online.
Dec 31, 2026, 8:00 PMMEGA 80s NYE BASH – A New Show for a New Year
The Magic Bag in Ferndale throws its MEGA 80s NYE BASH on New Year's Eve, Thursday, December 31, at 8 p.m. Tickets are available online.
Jan 2, 2027, 7:00 PMMagic Bag Presents: Carry On – a Tribute to CSNY
Carry On, a tribute to Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, plays The Magic Bag in Ferndale on Saturday, January 2, at 7 p.m. Tickets are available online.
Jan 8, 2027, 7:00 PMLez Zeppelin: North America '77 Tour Setlist
Lez Zeppelin, the band playing Led Zeppelin songs, takes the stage on Friday, January 8, at 7 p.m. at The Magic Bag in Ferndale. The show is built around the setlist from Led Zeppelin's 1977 North American tour.
Jan 9, 2027, 7:00 PMLez Zeppelin: Performing Physical Graffiti
Lez Zeppelin performs Led Zeppelin's Physical Graffiti on Saturday, January 9, at 7 p.m. at The Magic Bag in Ferndale. Tickets are available online.
Jan 15, 2027, 7:00 PMMagic Bag Presents: LOUDERNOW – Emo & Punk-Pop Tribute
LOUDERNOW plays an emo and punk-pop tribute show on Friday, January 15, at 7 p.m. at The Magic Bag in Ferndale. Tickets are available through the venue.
Jan 17, 2027, 7:00 PMMagic Bag Presents: Jon Spencer
Jon Spencer takes the stage on Sunday, January 17, at 7 p.m. at The Magic Bag on Woodward Avenue in Ferndale. The club is presenting the show, and tickets are available through a ticket link.
Feb 5, 2027, 7:00 PMMagic Bag Presents: Smells Like Nirvana
Smells Like Nirvana takes the stage on Friday, February 5, at 7 p.m. at The Magic Bag on Woodward Avenue in Ferndale. Tickets are available online.
Apr 2, 2027, 7:00 PMMagic Bag Presents: Gyasi with special guests
Gyasi plays with special guests on Friday, April 2, at 7 p.m. at The Magic Bag in Ferndale. The show is presented by the venue, and tickets are available online.
Apr 10, 2027, 1:00 PMMagic Bag Presents: Koo Koo
Koo Koo plays The Magic Bag in Ferndale on Saturday, April 10, at 1 p.m. The show is presented by the venue at 22920 Woodward Avenue.
May 1, 2027, 7:00 PMSons of Cream at The Magic Bag
Sons of Cream play The Magic Bag in Ferndale on Saturday, May 1, at 7 p.m. Tickets are available online.
May 2, 2027, 7:00 PMThe Smithereens with special guest John Wesley Harding
The Smithereens play The Magic Bag in Ferndale on Sunday, May 2, at 7 p.m., with vocalist John Wesley Harding as special guest. Tickets are available online.
May 7, 2027, 7:00 PMKickstand Productions Presents: TWRP – The ACTION SEQUENCE TOUR w/ Jazz Emu
TWRP brings the ACTION SEQUENCE TOUR to The Magic Bag in Ferndale on Friday, May 7, at 7 p.m., with Jazz Emu opening the night. Kickstand Productions presents the show.
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