Experience Detroit’s music scene in a whole new way with Night Cap—an intimate concert series inspired by the spirit of Tiny Desk. Hosted inside the War Memorial’s historic Alger House Library & Reception Room—once the very space where the Alger family welcomed their most distinguished guests—this evening feels like stepping back in time and being personally invited to one of their premier soirées.

We wish to welcome you to Candlelight: The Wizard of Oz - A Classical Concert in Detroit! This enchanting live music experience, brought to you by Warner Bros. and Candlelight, promises nostalgia, wonder, and a touch of magic as we relive the greatest songs from the 1939 classic, The Wizard of Oz.

Raise a glass and savor an evening of Italian elegance at the War Memorial’s Prosecco, Pasta, and Puccini. Join the Detroit Opera Resident Artists for a sparkling program of Puccini’s most beloved arias, duets, and ensembles from the romance of La rondine and the passion of Tosca to the heart stopping beauty of La bohème and Turandot.

Celebrate Halloween in style with an elegant evening in the Alger Center Ballroom.

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month The War Memorial presents: “El Encuentro” The Latin Legacy Salsa Affair.

Step into the spotlight — or pull up a chair and soak it all in. Open Mic Night at The War Memorial is your chance to be part of something creative, spontaneous, and uniquely local. Whether you’re a musician, poet, comic, or storyteller, this is your stage.

Prior to the SummerFest Concert Series finale at The War Memorial, join us for a historical lecture led by Chris Hemler. His talk will explore the transformative role of music in the 1960s, amid the Vietnam War.

Get ready for an unforgettable night of soul, rhythm, and pure Motown magic at SummerFest with Motown Museum Hitsville Arts Drey Skonie & The Klouds!

Candlelight Open Air concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Detroit. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Adele at The War Memorial under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Detroit. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Fleetwood Mac at The War Memorial under the gentle glow of candlelight.