Concert of Colors 2026 Schedule
Explore five days of free live music and cultural programming across Midtown Detroit.
Browse by day, venue, or event type to plan your festival experience.
Type
Venue
Wednesday
July 15, 20268:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M.
Concert: Miles From India
An East Indian Musical Celebration of Miles Davis.
Detroit Institute of Arts inside: Detroit Film Theatre
Thursday
July 16, 202610:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Arts & Scraps
Family Creative Fun — hands-on arts and creative activities for kids and families of all ages.
Michigan Science Center at: Parking Lot
12:00 – 1:00 P.M.
Marca & Reg Pettibone
Indigenous Dance Workshop — an immersive movement experience rooted in Indigenous traditions. All skill levels welcome.
Michigan Science Center inside: The Science Stage
2:00 – 3:00 P.M.
Lisa Montes
Flamenco Dance Workshop — learn the footwork, rhythm, and spirit of traditional Spanish flamenco. All skill levels welcome.
Michigan Science Center inside: The Science Stage
5:30 – 6:30 P.M.
Live DJ Mix
A live DJ mix on Legends Plaza.
Detroit Historical Museum at: Legends Plaza
6:00 P.M. – 6:45 P.M.
FLYDLPHN
A Mixed Chamber Ensemble performing at the DSO Sosnick Court Stage.
Detroit Symphony Orchestra / University of Michiganat: Sosnick Court Stage
6:30 – 7:15 P.M.
Joan Belgrave & Bill Meyer Group
“Salute Motown” With Special Guest Al Chisholm — a soulful tribute to the sounds that defined Detroit.
Detroit Historical Museum at: Legends Plaza
7:00 – 8:00 P.M.
New Music Detroit
New & Adventurous Classical Music at the Sosnick Court Stage.
Detroit Symphony Orchestra / University of Michigan at: Sosnick Court Stage
7:45 – 8:45 P.M.
New Generation Funk Brothers
Led by Ralphe Armstrong — the next chapter of Detroit’s legendary Funk Brothers legacy, live on the plaza.
Detroit Historical Museum at: Legends Plaza
Friday
July 17, 202610:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Arts & Scraps
Family Creative Fun — drop-in arts and crafts for children and families.
Michigan Science Centerat: Parking Lot
12:00 – 1:00 P.M.
Marca & Reg Pettibone
Indigenous Dance Workshop — an immersive movement experience rooted in Indigenous traditions. All skill levels welcome.
Michigan Science Centerinside: The Science Stage
2:00 – 3:00 P.M.
Lisa Montes
Flamenco Dance Workshop — learn the footwork, rhythm, and spirit of traditional Spanish flamenco. All skill levels welcome.
Michigan Science Centerinside: The Science Stage
5:30 – 6:45 P.M.
“Graphic Language”
Saladin Ahmed — a storytelling event exploring visual narrative and graphic art as cultural language. Panelists: Matthew Thornton, Angelique Roché, and John Jennings.
Scarab Clubinside: Main Gallery
7:00 – 8:00 P.M.
Kasan Belgrave
Blues, Jazz & Fusion — an intimate garden concert at the Scarab Club.
Scarab Clubinside: Garden
7:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M.
Kronos Quartet
“Glorious Mahalia” — A new work honoring Mahalia Jackson, performed at the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit.
Museum of Contemporary Art Detroitinside: Main Gallery
7:30 – 8:30 P.M.
Charity Ward
Soulful Detroit-based R&B Singer-Songwriter — inside the GM Theatre at the Charles H. Wright Museum.
Charles H. Wright Museuminside: GM Theatre
Doors 7:30 P.M.
Beautiful Noise: An Evening of Experimental Sound and Texture
Whitney Johnson, Lia Kohl, Macie Stewart · Maria Chávez · Bill Nace + The Psy Two · Battle Elf — a night of experimental sound at Detroit’s iconic Third Man Records.
Third Man Records
9:00 – 10:30 P.M.
META DIA AND THE CORNERSTONES
World Music Reggae Band closing out Friday night inside the GM Theatre at the Charles H. Wright Museum.
Charles H. Wright Museumat: Outdoor Stage
Saturday
July 18, 202611:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
“Celebrating Ish” Public Procession in tribute to the late, great Ismael Ahmed
All are invited. Wear your cultural attire show your colors!
Detroit Institute of Artsat: South Lawn
1:00 – 3:00 P.M.
AANM Community Forum
“Remember/Reimagine: Truth-Telling through Art, 250 Years On.” Moderated by Neda Ulaby. Panelists: Clarissa Bitar, Esraa Warda, Jamaal May, Tarik "Excentrik" Kazaleh, Tarik “Excentrik” Kazaleh. Keynote: Sabrina Nelson.
Spot Lite Detroit
1:00 – 8:00 P.M.
COC Youth Celebration!
Youth Stage performances, Visual Arts Exhibition, Musical Maze, Tot PlaySpace, Sensory Tent, and Hands-on Arts activities for all ages.
Detroit Institute of Artsat: South Lawn
2:00 – 3:00 P.M.
Killer Diller
Big Band Ska Machine — high-energy performance on the North Lawn Stage.
Detroit Institute of Artsat: North Lawn Stage
8:00 – 9:00 P.M.
Michael Malis & Constantine Novotny
“Another Shore, Another Country” — a sweeping musical journey through Greek tradition and contemporary expression.
Hellenic Museum of Michigan
3:30 – 4:30 P.M.
Sean Blackman’s In Transit
Travel the World Thru Music & Dance — inside the iconic Detroit Film Theatre.
Detroit Institute of Artsinside: Detroit Film Theatre
4:00 – 5:15 P.M.
The Lemon Bucket Orkestra
Toronto’s Original Slavic Brass Punks — wild, joyful sound on the DIA North Lawn Stage.
Detroit Institute of Artsat: North Lawn Stage
6:00 – 7:00 P.M.
Dengue Fever
Los Angeles Cambodian Pop — a hypnotic set inside the Detroit Film Theatre.
Detroit Institute of Artsinside: Detroit Film Theatre
6:30 – 8:00 P.M.
Burnt Sugar Arkestra
(J Dilla Donuts Re-Imagined Edition) — featuring Jessica CARE Moore, LaFrae Sci, Miss Olithea, Monica “mBtheLIGHT” Blaire, Bruce Mack, DONAVAN GLOVER, JS Williams, V. Jeffrey Smith, Duminie Deporres, Jonathan Dixon, Leon Gruenbaum, and Jared Michael Nickerson.
Detroit Institute of Artsat: North Lawn Stage
9:00 – 10:30 P.M.
Hassan Hakmoun
Contemporary Moroccan Trance — the master of the guembri and the Gnawa tradition.
Detroit Institute of Artsat: North Lawn Stage
9:00 – 11:00 P.M.
Don Was Detroit All Star Revue
“A Salute to The Scene” — Guest hosts: Ann Delisi & Nat Morris
Steffanie Christi'an · Carol Hall · Herschel Boone · Mike Ellison · Isis · Sir Harry Bowens · Donald Ray Mitchell · Felix Morris (Felix & Jarvis) · Phayme · Carson Mac · Ron Pangborn
House Band: Dave McMurray · Luis Resto · Jeff Canady · Wayne Gerard · Mahindi Masai · Prof. Vincent Chandler · John Douglas · Brian Roscoe
Detroit Institute of Artsinside: Detroit Film Theatre
Sunday
July 19, 202611:00 A.M. – 7:15 P.M.
U-M Wolverine Outdoor Stage
A full day of music featuring The Vinewood Ambassadors, J. Clyde Neal Group, Lulu Fall, DJ KoKo, Michael Turner, Roots Vibrations, and Chris Canas.
Detroit Symphony Orchestra / University of Michiganat: Sosnick Courtyard
1:00 – 8:00 P.M.
COC Youth Celebration!
Youth Stage · Visual Arts Exhibition · Musical Maze · Tot PlaySpace · Sensory Tent · Hands-on Arts
Detroit Institute of Artsat: South Lawn
2:00 – 3:00 P.M.
Conversation with the NEA Jazz Masters: Carmen Lundy & Gary Bartz
Carmen Lundy & Gary Bartz in conversation — Moderator: TBD. An intimate afternoon inside the DIA Lecture Hall.
Detroit Institute of Artsinside: Lecture Hall
2:00 – 3:30 P.M.
Ethan Daniel Davidson, Audra Kubat & Rachele Eve
Songwriters In The Round — an intimate circle of original song and storytelling in the Scarab Club Garden.
Scarab Clubinside: Garden
2:00 – 7:00 P.M.
FEM FIVE: Five Women DJs
DJ Ladywitch · DJ Problematic Black Hottie · DJ Tammy Lakkis · DJ Yukiko · DJ Whodat — five hours of uninterrupted movement in the CCS Sculpture Garden.
College for Creative Studiesat: Sculpture Garden
2:30 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Memoirs of a Martyred Earth
Music + Poetry of the Arabic Diaspora — performed inside the Detroit Historical Museum Auditorium.
Detroit Historical Museuminside: Auditorium
3:00 – 4:00 P.M.
Nikki D and the Sisters of Thunder
International Gospel Artists + Sacred Steel Guitar — a soul-stirring Sunday afternoon set.
Detroit Institute of Artsinside: Detroit Film Theatre
3:00 – 4:30 P.M.
Martha Redbone
American Blues, Folk + Soul Music — featuring Storme Webber.
Detroit Institute of Artsat: North Lawn Stage
5:30 – 7:00 P.M.
Las Cafeteras
Chicano Band from East Los Angeles — fusing son jarocho, hip-hop, and spoken word into an irresistibly danceable celebration of culture and community.
Detroit Institute of Artsat: North Lawn Stage
5:30 – 7:30 P.M.
NEA Jazz Masters in Performance: Carmen Lundy | Gary Bartz
Carmen Lundy (2026 NEA Jazz Master Vocalist) and Gary Bartz (2024 NEA Jazz Master Saxophonist & Educator) perform live at the DIA.
Detroit Institute of Artsinside: Detroit Film Theatre
9:00 – 10:30 P.M.
Sheila E
Grammy Award-Winning Queen of Percussion — inside the Detroit Film Theatre.
Detroit Institute of Artsat: North Lawn Stage
6:00 P.M. – 6:45 P.M.
FLYDLPHN
A Mixed Chamber Ensemble performing at the Sosnick Court Stage.
Detroit Symphony Orchestra / University of Michiganat: Sosnick Court Stage
8:00 – 9:30 P.M.
Steel Pulse
Grammy Award-Winning International Reggae Band — North Lawn Stage.
Detroit Institute of Artsinside: Detroit Film Theatre
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