UPCOMING EVENTS
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Moving Experiences at a Unique Venue
Candlelight: Romantic Jazz ft. Billie Holiday, Frank Sinatra, & Ella Fitzgerald
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Metro Detroit. Get your tickets now to discover romantic inspired music at The War Memorial under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Tea and Treasures: A Toast to America at 250 with Detroit Opera
Enjoy Tea and Treasures: a refined afternoon of tea, sweet and savory bites, and exceptional vocal performances by the Detroit Opera Resident Artists honoring America at 250.
Sing to Love: Valentine's Day Dinner and Concert
Join us for an unforgettable Valentine’s Day. This year’s edition of Sing to Love, our annual Valentine’s dinner and concert event, features an incredible menu curated by Chef Joe Paxton, capped off by an evening concert from noted jazz vocalist Olivia Van Goor.
An Evening with Alasdiar Fraser & Natalie Haas
World-renowned fiddler Alasdair Fraser and Juilliard-trained cellist Natalie Haas make their War Memorial debut—a thrilling fusion of Scottish tradition and chamber-style artistry in one unforgettable performance.
Open Mic Night
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.
Jazz Brunch Featuring the Dave Bennett Band
Dave Bennett returns for a vibrant Jazz Brunch pairing live jazz with exceptional food, drink, and lakeside atmosphere.
Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
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.
Candlelight: Tribute to Queen and The Beatles
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 Queen and The Beatles at The War Memorial under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Candlelight: The Wizard of Oz - A Classical Concert
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.
Merry & Bright Holiday Dinner
Experience the historic Alger House at its very best, festively decorated for the holiday season when you join us for our newest event, the Merry & Bright Holiday Dinner Party.
Candlelight Open Air Concert: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
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.
Night Cap | At-Will Band
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.
Candlelight: The Wizard of Oz - A Classical Concert
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.
Opera Soiree: Prosecco, Pasta & Puccini
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.
CANCELED: Hallows’ Eve Masquerade
Celebrate Halloween in style with an elegant evening in the Alger Center Ballroom.
CANCELED El Encuentro - The Latin Legacy Salsa Affair
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month The War Memorial presents: “El Encuentro” The Latin Legacy Salsa Affair.
Open Mic Night
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.
SummerFest Lecture: Motown Meets the Movement with Chris Hemler
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.
SummerFest Concert: Motown Museum presents Drey Skonie & the Klouds
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 Concert: A Tribute to Adele
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.