DETROIT + MICHIGAN / Nightlife / ¼
Clubs, techno and house rooms, live music venues, jazz bars, karaoke, social dance nights and festivals in Detroit and across Michigan, with address, phone, hours and the official calendar.
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Clear filters ↺Concert halls & amphitheaters / Grand River at McGraw Ave (west side)
Closed · 1927–1980
A former arena on Grand River Avenue on Detroit's west side (1927–1980), home of the Detroit Red Wings and the city's main arena for big concerts.
Techno & house / Downtown (lower Woodward)
Closed · 2004
A former sushi bar and basement dance club on lower Woodward Avenue downtown (opened 2004), known for techno and house DJs.
Live music clubs / Hamtramck
Closed · 1980–2016
A former live-music bar on Caniff Street in Hamtramck (1980–2016), the longest-running live-music venue in Hamtramck.
Jazz, blues & soul / North End (Oakland Ave between Holbrook and Owen)
Closed · 1960–1981
A former 450-seat R&B and soul showroom on Oakland Avenue in Detroit's North End (early 1960s to around 1980–1981).
Party spots & roller disco / Downtown (ground floor of The Z garage, by The Belt alley)
Closed · 2014–2020
A former eatery and entertainment complex in downtown Detroit (2014–2020) on the ground floor of The Z garage by The Belt alley, with bowling and private karaoke rooms.
Techno & house / Islandview / East side
Closed · 2021–2026
A former bar, gallery and dance floor in a converted lumber yard on Beaufait Street in Islandview (2021–2026), a go-to spot for east-side DJs.
Live music clubs / Corktown
Closed · 2014–2026
A former Corktown dive bar and music venue on Trumbull Street (2014–2026), first as UFO Factory and from 2024 as UFO Bar.
Social dance: Latin, swing, country / Jefferson-Chalmers (E. Jefferson Ave at Newport)
Closed · 1929–1958
A former Art Deco ballroom in Jefferson-Chalmers (1929–1958), the last of Detroit's great ballrooms, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Techno & house / Corktown (Michigan Ave at Rosa Parks Blvd)
Closed · 2018
A former techno club on Michigan Avenue in Corktown (late 1990s–2018), billed as Detroit's longest-running techno club.
Clubs & dance floors / Downtown Royal Oak
Closed
A former upscale DJ nightclub and lounge in downtown Royal Oak at 208 W. Fifth St, with craft cocktails and bottle service.
Live music clubs / Downtown Pontiac (alley off Lawrence St)
Closed · 2016
A former all-ages coffee shop, eatery and live-music space in an alley off Lawrence Street in downtown Pontiac (opened 2016).
Jazz, blues & soul / Southfield (Oakland County)
Closed
A former jazz supper club on West 12 Mile Road in Southfield, where diners had steaks, chops and chicken while live jazz played.
Concert halls & amphitheaters / Downtown Birmingham (Brownell St is now Peabody St)
Closed · 1969–1971
A former rock concert hall in downtown Birmingham (1969–1971) on Brownell Street (now Peabody Street), with a capacity of 1,500.
Jazz, blues & soul / Auburn Hills (Oakland County)
Closed · 2007–2018
A former blues and rock club in Auburn Hills, Oakland County (2007–2018), where fans could stand within arm's length of the stage.
Social dance: Latin, swing, country / Downtown Royal Oak
Closed · 2023
A former sports bar and restaurant on North Main Street in downtown Royal Oak (closed 2023), known for its Wednesday and Friday Latin dance nights.
Live music clubs / Downtown Pontiac (Huron at Mill St)
Closed · 1996–2013
A former concert venue and dance club in downtown Pontiac (1996–2013), set in the Gothic former First Congregational Church.
Live music clubs / Downtown Ferndale
Closed
A former bar and restaurant on Woodward Avenue in downtown Ferndale, known for karaoke, live bands, its patio and brunch.
Techno & house / Downtown Ferndale (Woodward at 9 Mile)
Closed
A former basement cocktail lounge and dance club at Woodward and 9 Mile in downtown Ferndale, featuring house and electronic DJs.
Live music clubs / Downtown Mount Clemens (Macomb County)
Closed · 1974–2011
A former country and then rock bar in downtown Mount Clemens (1974–2011) that became Macomb County's best-known rock bar.
Clubs & dance floors / North Main St, just north of 12 Mile Rd
Closed · 2000–2019
A former Royal Oak dance club (c. 2000–2019) on North Main Street just north of 12 Mile Road, mixing Top 40 with offbeat electronic and rock music.
Live music clubs / Downtown Port Huron (2 blocks south of the Black River bridge)
Closed
A former bar, cafe and music room with a late-night kitchen on Military Street in downtown Port Huron; reviews suggest it closed around 2017.
Live music clubs / Downtown Royal Oak
Closed · 2016–2024
A former American restaurant and bar on South Main Street in downtown Royal Oak (2016–2024) with regular live music.
Live music clubs / Downtown Ferndale
Closed · 2016–2023
A former restaurant and music venue in downtown Ferndale (2016–2023), whose side room, The Parliament Room, hosted jam, bluegrass, Americana and funk bands.
Live music clubs / Port Huron (St. Clair County)
Closed · 2025
A former bar and grill in Port Huron with a live-music stage, a large dance floor and an outdoor patio; it closed in November 2025.
Concert halls & amphitheaters / Auburn Hills (Oakland County)
Closed · 1988–2017
A former arena in Auburn Hills (1988–2017), home of the Detroit Pistons, that staged concerts for crowds of 6,000 to 23,000.
Concert halls & amphitheaters / Pontiac (Oakland County)
Closed · 1975–2013
A former domed stadium in Pontiac (1975–2013), home of the Detroit Lions and one of the biggest concert stadiums in the U.S.
Clubs & dance floors / Ferndale
Closed
A Ferndale lounge and dance club offshoot of Royal Oak's Pronto!, with house and techno DJs; it has since closed.
Live music clubs / Downtown Richmond (Macomb County) social district
Closed · 2026
A former small live-music room and event loft on Main Street in downtown Richmond, northern Macomb County, which closed with a farewell show in 2026.
Clubs & dance floors / Downtown Royal Oak
Closed · 2017
A former upscale nightclub on South Lafayette Avenue in downtown Royal Oak (opened 2017), with DJs and bottle service; later known as Stairway Royal Oak.
Party spots & roller disco / Westland (Cherry Hill at Newburgh)
Closed · 2018
A former roller rink and family fun center on Cherry Hill Road in Westland (about 40 years, until 2018), described as having one of Michigan's largest skating floors.
Social dance: Latin, swing, country / South shore of Walled Lake (today's Pavilion Shore Park), Oakland County
Closed · 1925–1965
A former lakeside ballroom on the south shore of Walled Lake in Novi (mid-1920s–1965), where the big bands and stars of the swing era played.
Karaoke / Ferndale (Hilton Rd between 9 Mile and I-696)
Closed · 1955
A former family-run neighborhood bar and restaurant on Hilton Road in Ferndale (opened 1955), known for karaoke, occasional live music and its nachos.
Jazz, blues & soul / Downtown Ann Arbor (lower level, beneath Zydeco's restaurant)
Closed · 1985–2004
A former jazz club in downtown Ann Arbor (1985–2004), on the lower level beneath Zydeco's restaurant on Main Street, opened by bassist Ron Brooks.
Social dance: Latin, swing, country / Downtown Owosso (Shiawassee County)
Closed · 2020
A former bar and lounge inside Capitol Bowl, a bowling center in downtown Owosso (closed 2020), that hosted line-dance classes and events.
Festivals / Downtown Lansing, on the Grand River
Closed · 2000–2021
A former multi-day summer music festival (2000–2021) in Louis Adado Riverfront Park along the Grand River in downtown Lansing.
Festivals / Earthwork Farm, rural area near Lake City
Closed · 2002–2024
A former three-day music and cultural festival on Earthwork Farm near Lake City (2002–2024), featuring mostly Michigan folk, roots and indie musicians.
Addresses, phone numbers and hours come from each venue's official channels, and every page shows when we checked them. Nightlife changes fast: check the venue's current calendar, age policy and cover before you go.