UPCOMING EVENTS
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Moving Experiences at a Unique Venue
SummerFest Concert: Rhythm Society Orchestra
We’ll kick off our 2026 season on July 15th with 15-piece dance band, the Rhythm Society Orchestra, performing a WWII/1940’s-esque set list in Army Air Force uniforms worn by the Glenn Miller band.
SummerFest Movie: The Sandlot
Bring the whole family for a movie about the enduring power of childhood friendship against the backdrop of America’s favorite pastime. Join Smalls, Squints, Ham, Yeah-Yeah, and Benny for an fun outdoor movie night.
SummerFest Concert: 1981 The Concert – A Simon and Garfunkel Tribute
Our second SummerFest concert features the music of Paul Simon, one of America’s greatest and most celebrated songwriters.
SummerFest Movie: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Mario, Luigi, Peach, Toad and Bowser reunite in this super sequel! It takes a lot of power to save the Galaxy!
SummerFest Concert: Thornetta Davis
For our final concert of the series, we celebrate the blues, a genre that holds the distinction of being perhaps America’s greatest cultural gift to the world, serving as the foundation of Jazz, R&B and Rock’n’roll music. Who better to showcase this uniquely American sound than Detroit’s own Queen of the Blues?
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!
SummerFest Movie: Wicked Sing-a-Long
Get ready to Defy Gravity at our free outdoor sing-a-long screening of the beloved musical Wicked, part of the SummerFest series!
SummerFest Concert: Persuasion Band
Get ready to groove and dance the night away with Persuasion Band as they take the stage for an unforgettable performance.
Grosse Pointe Symphony Orchestra: Outdoor Summer Concert
The Grosse Pointe Symphony Orchestra is a community orchestra dedicated to providing live, classical symphonic music to the community while providing an opportunity for local professionals and accomplished amateurs to perform the classics.
SummerFest Concert: Devin Scillian & Arizona Son
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of live music at SummerFest with a special concert featuring Devin Scillian & Arizona Son!
SummerFest Movie: Dog Man
As part of our exciting SummerFest series, join us for a FREE outdoor screening of the critically acclaimed movie Dog Man! Grab your blankets and lawn chairs and settle in under the stars for a night of captivating cinema.
SummerFest Concert: Kimmie Horne
Join us for the first SummerFest concert of 2025 featuring international jazz sensation Kimmie Horne.
Shakespeare on the Rocks: The Tempest
Step into a world of wit, wonder, and well-crafted cocktails as Shakespeare on the Rocks makes its debut with The Tempest. Brought to life by the artists of Shakespeare in Detroit, this lakeside evening of storytelling, spirits, and summer skies is—quite literally—such stuff as dreams are made on.