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Things to do in Detroit, December 2026

Browse 26 upcoming events and things to do in Detroit during December 2026. 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

One Sleepy Night - Detroit · Dec 4

Detroit · Music Hall CenterFri, Dec 4Music

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Detroit Red Wings vs. Colorado Avalanche

Detroit Red Wings vs. Colorado Avalanche

Detroit · Little Caesars ArenaFri, Dec 4Sport

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Celebrating 30 Years of 'Destruction By Definition'

Celebrating 30 Years of 'Destruction By Definition'

Detroit · The Fillmore DetroitSat, Dec 5Music

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One Sleepy Night - Detroit

One Sleepy Night - Detroit · Dec 5

Detroit · Music Hall CenterSat, Dec 5Music

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Underoath - Define the Great Line 20th Anniversary Tour

Underoath - Define the Great Line 20th Anniversary Tour

Detroit · The Fillmore DetroitMon, Dec 7Music

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10 Years of 6LACK Tour

10 Years of 6LACK Tour

Detroit · The Fillmore DetroitThu, Dec 10Music

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Aaron Lewis & The Stateliners 2026 American Tour

Aaron Lewis & The Stateliners 2026 American Tour

Detroit · Music Hall CenterFri, Dec 11Music

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Senses Fail Presents Still Searching

Senses Fail Presents Still Searching

Detroit · Saint Andrew's HallSat, Dec 12Music

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Detroit Red Wings vs. New York Rangers

Detroit Red Wings vs. New York Rangers

Detroit · Little Caesars ArenaSat, Dec 12Sport

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JOSH JOHNSON'S COMEDY BAND CAMP

JOSH JOHNSON'S COMEDY BAND CAMP · Dec 12

Detroit · The Fillmore DetroitSat, Dec 12Culture & Art

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JOSH JOHNSON'S COMEDY BAND CAMP

JOSH JOHNSON'S COMEDY BAND CAMP · Dec 12

Detroit · The Fillmore DetroitSun, Dec 13Culture & Art

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Detroit Red Wings vs. Florida Panthers

Detroit Red Wings vs. Florida Panthers

Detroit · Little Caesars ArenaSun, Dec 13Sport

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JOSH JOHNSON'S COMEDY BAND CAMP

JOSH JOHNSON'S COMEDY BAND CAMP · Dec 13

Detroit · The Fillmore DetroitSun, Dec 13Culture & Art

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NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet

NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet · Dec 13

Detroit · Fox Theatre DetroitSun, Dec 13Culture & Art

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Detroit Lions vs. Tennessee Titans

Detroit Lions vs. Tennessee Titans

Detroit · Ford FieldSun, Dec 13Sport

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A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live at the Opera House

A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live at the Opera House

Detroit · Detroit Opera HouseSun, Dec 13Music

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NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet

NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet · Dec 13

Detroit · Fox Theatre DetroitSun, Dec 13Culture & Art

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JOSH JOHNSON'S COMEDY BAND CAMP

JOSH JOHNSON'S COMEDY BAND CAMP · Dec 14

Detroit · The Fillmore DetroitMon, Dec 14Culture & Art

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NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet

NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet · Dec 14

Detroit · Fox Theatre DetroitMon, Dec 14Culture & Art

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Detroit Red Wings vs. Los Angeles Kings

Detroit Red Wings vs. Los Angeles Kings

Detroit · Little Caesars ArenaWed, Dec 16Sport

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Renee Elise Goldsberry

Renee Elise Goldsberry

Detroit · Detroit Opera HouseSat, Dec 19Music

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Detroit Red Wings vs. Tampa Bay Lightning

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 Red Wings vs. Toronto Maple Leafs

Detroit · Little Caesars ArenaWed, Dec 23Sport

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Concert stage bathed in golden light with a singer and crowd.

Detroit Gospel Holiday Celebration: A Night Of Inspiration

Detroit · Detroit Opera HouseSun, Dec 20Music

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Detroit Lions vs. New York Giants

Detroit Lions vs. New York Giants

Detroit · Ford FieldTue, Dec 29Sport

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Detroit Red Wings vs. Carolina Hurricanes

Detroit Red Wings vs. Carolina Hurricanes

Detroit · Little Caesars ArenaThu, Dec 31Sport

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