Plan Your Visit to Concert of Colors 2026

Everything you need to enjoy Concert of Colors — Detroit’s free, family-friendly music festival — from locations and parking to food, accessibility, and getting around Midtown.

Where It Happens

Concert of Colors takes place both indoors and outdoors at the Detroit Institute of Arts, with additional performances hosted at cultural institutions throughout Midtown Detroit.

  • Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA)

  • Detroit Film Theatre

  • Michigan Science Center

  • Third Man Records

  • Spot Lite Detroit

  • College for Creative Studies

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Festival Map

Use the festival map to find stages, venues, food vendors, and information tents throughout Midtown Detroit.

Concert of Colors 2026 — Venue Map
Concert of Colors 2026 — Venue Map
11 Venues · Midtown Detroit · July 15–19, 2026
Free Admission
Festival Venues

Parking & Getting Around

Parking is available throughout Midtown Detroit, including:

  • Detroit Institute of Arts Cultural Center parking areas

  • College for Creative Studies

  • Nearby garages and street parking

Getting Around Midtown

  • Walkable area

  • Info tents available

  • Mention MoGo bikes

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Accessibility

Concert of Colors is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible experience for all attendees.

  • Accessible restrooms

  • Indoor + outdoor options

  • Seating flexibility (chairs, blankets)

  • ADA access at venues

Food & Drinks

Enjoy a variety of local food trucks and vendors throughout the festival.

  • Food trucks

  • Soft drinks

  • Alcoholic beverages

What to Bring

  • Chairs

  • Blankets

  • Coolers

  • Comfortable walking shoes

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Tickets & Entry

Concert of Colors is free and open to the public. No tickets are required for most performances.

Quick Answers

  • Yes. Concert of Colors is a completely free music festival open to the public. Donations are encouraged to help keep the festival accessible for everyone.

  • Concert of Colors takes place in Midtown Detroit, centered at the Detroit Institute of Arts, with additional performances at nearby cultural institutions and venues throughout the district.

  • Yes. Concert of Colors is a family-friendly event with programming for all ages, including live music, cultural performances, and activities that everyone can enjoy.

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