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Things to do in Detroit, December 2026

Browse 28 upcoming events and things to do in Detroit during December 2026. Venues include Music Hall Center, Little Caesars Arena, The Fillmore Detroit. Highlights include One Sleepy Night - Detroit, Detroit Red Wings vs. Colorado Avalanche, Celebrating 30 Years of 'Destruction By Definition' and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.

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One Sleepy Night - Detroit · Dec 4

Detroit · Music Hall CenterFri, Dec 4Music

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Detroit Red Wings vs. Colorado Avalanche

Detroit · Little Caesars ArenaFri, Dec 4Sport

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Celebrating 30 Years of 'Destruction By Definition'

Detroit · The Fillmore DetroitSat, Dec 5Music

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One Sleepy Night - Detroit · Dec 5

Detroit · Music Hall CenterSat, Dec 5Music

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One Sleepy Night - Detroit · Dec 5

Detroit · Music Hall CenterSat, Dec 5Music

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One Sleepy Night - Detroit · Dec 6

Detroit · Music Hall CenterSun, Dec 6Music

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Underoath - Define the Great Line 20th Anniversary Tour

Detroit · The Fillmore DetroitMon, Dec 7Music

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10 Years of 6LACK Tour

Detroit · The Fillmore DetroitThu, Dec 10Music

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Jon B.

Detroit · Saint Andrew's HallThu, Dec 10Music

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Aaron Lewis & The Stateliners 2026 American Tour

Detroit · Music Hall CenterFri, Dec 11Music

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Senses Fail Presents Still Searching

Detroit · Saint Andrew's HallSat, Dec 12Music

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Detroit Red Wings vs. New York Rangers

Detroit · Little Caesars ArenaSat, Dec 12Sport

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JOSH JOHNSON'S COMEDY BAND CAMP

Detroit · The Fillmore DetroitSat, Dec 12Culture & Art

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29TH Dave Koz Christmas Tour 2026

Detroit · Music Hall CenterSat, Dec 12Music

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Detroit Red Wings vs. Florida Panthers

Detroit · Little Caesars ArenaSun, Dec 13Sport

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NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet

Detroit · Fox Theatre DetroitSun, Dec 13Culture & Art

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Detroit Lions vs. Tennessee Titans

Detroit · Ford FieldSun, Dec 13Sport

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A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live at the Opera House

Detroit · Detroit Opera HouseSun, Dec 13Music

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The Holiday - Film With Live Orchestra

Detroit · Detroit Opera HouseSun, Dec 13Music

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Detroit Red Wings vs. Los Angeles Kings

Detroit · Little Caesars ArenaWed, Dec 16Sport

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Renee Elise Goldsberry

Detroit · Detroit Opera HouseSat, Dec 19Music

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World Ballet Company: The Nutcracker with Live Orchestra

Detroit · Music Hall CenterSun, Dec 20Culture & Art

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World Ballet Company: The Nutcracker

Detroit · Music Hall CenterSun, Dec 20Culture & Art

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Detroit Gospel Holiday Celebration: A Night Of Inspiration

Detroit · Detroit Opera HouseSun, Dec 20Music

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Detroit Red Wings vs. Tampa Bay Lightning

Detroit · Little Caesars ArenaMon, Dec 21Sport

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Detroit Red Wings vs. Toronto Maple Leafs

Detroit · Little Caesars ArenaWed, Dec 23Sport

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Detroit Lions vs. New York Giants

Detroit · Ford FieldTue, Dec 29Sport

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Detroit Red Wings vs. Carolina Hurricanes

Detroit · Little Caesars ArenaThu, Dec 31Sport

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