Detroit shines in the summer! There are tons of festivals, concerts, and special events going on in the Detroit area that will keep everyone busy. I noticed that my summer schedule was quickly becoming booked solid so I put this list together of things to do in Detroit in the summer.

I hope you find it helpful too! Oh, and this list isn’t exhaustive; it’s just a smattering of summertime fun in Detroit.

June

Peony Festival in Ann Arbor - June 6-13

Berkley Art Bash - June 12

Bavarian Festival in Frankenmuth - June 10-13

Ann Arbor Summer Festival - June 18-July 11

Cruisin' Gratiot - June 14-19

Detroit River Days - June 18-21

Arab American International Festival - June 18-20

International Tug Boat Race - June 19

Detroit Target Fireworks - June 21

Jobbie Nooner - June 25 (Facebook Link: may not be safe for work. It was the tamest link I could find!)

Opa! Fest - June 25-27

July

Salute to America at Greenfield Village - July 1-4

Cinematic Titanic - July 2

American Polish Festival & Craft Show - July 9-11

Michigan ElvisFest - July 9-10

Baar Bazaar - July 10

Sting with the Royal Philharmonic - July 16

Windsor International Fringe Festival - July 16-25

Quake on the Lake - July 15-18

Concert of Colors - July 16-18

Ann Arbor Street Art Fair - July 21-24

Michigan Brewers Guild Summer Beer Festival - July 23-24

Arab and Chaldean Festival - July 24-25

Michigan Challenge Balloonfest - July 25-27

August

Buy Michigan Now Festival - August 6-8

Tears For Fears at MotorCity Casino- August 12

Anime Detroit - August 13-15

Kid Rock - August 13-15

Harsens Island Bluegrass Festival - August 15

African World Festival - August 20-22

Woodward Dream Cruise - August 21

Michigan Renaissance Festival - August 21-October 3

September

Eminem & Jay-Z - September 2

Arts, Beats, & Eats - September 3-6

Detroit International Jazz Festival - September 3-6

KISS - September 11

Northville Victorian Festival - September 17-19

DIY Street Fair - September 17-19

Plus, there are a few late summer festivals that I couldn't confirm dates on such as the Arts & Apples Festival in Rochester, Dally in the Alley, and the Hamtramck Festival (which is usually labor day weekend). I'll update as those are confirmed.

Oh, and if you're looking for a fireworks display near you check out MichiganFireworks.com.

Have a fabulous summer!