Clubs & dance floors / Southwest Detroit / Mexicantown (Vernor Hwy at 25th St)
Candela Detroit
A live Latin music and event venue in Southwest Detroit's Mexicantown, set in the remodeled former Lithuanian Hall, with salsa and Latin jazz concerts and dance nights.
01 / The story of this place
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The former Lithuanian Hall at Vernor Highway and 25th Street was remodeled and opened as Candela in 2023–2024 with support from Motor City Match. Touring and local bands bring salsa and Latin jazz (think Cali's Las Guaracheras or Armando Vega y Su Orquesta), and there are Latin dance nights with bachata and salsa lessons, Spanish-language comedy and community events; it's also rented out for weddings and quinceañeras. A commercial kitchen was added in 2026.
- Live salsa and Latin jazz
- Bachata and salsa lessons
- Remodeled former Lithuanian Hall
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Oct 1, 2026, 6:00 PMHLatino Summit
HLatino Summit hosts an evening recognizing Latino and Hispanic professionals on Thursday, October 1, at 6 p.m. at Candela Detroit in Detroit, with live music, food, and networking plus speakers like Anabelle DiPilla, Andre Arbelaez (Hispanic C-Suite Corporate Council), Cynthia Morfin, and Adriana Diamond (Google Cloud).
Oct 9, 2026, 8:00 PMLas Guaracheras
Las Guaracheras, the all-women salsa sextet from Cali, plays Friday, October 9, 2026, at 8 p.m. at Candela in Detroit’s Mexicantown. Expect live salsa and Latin jazz with Afro-Caribbean drive and vibraphone. Tickets: $25–$30.
Oct 17, 2026, 6:00 PMAliah Sheffield – New Date
Aliah Sheffield plays a rescheduled date on Saturday, October 17, at 6 p.m. at Candela in Detroit. Doors at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m.; tickets $30.
Nov 14, 2026, 6:00 PMTamales & Tequila
Latino Events in Michigan brings Tamales & Tequila on Saturday, November 14, at 6 p.m. at Candela Detroit in Detroit. Tickets are $40 and include 10 tequila samples and 3 tamale samples; multiple brands, DJ and live music, plus a free after party after 9.