Concert of Colors

Concert of Colors July 15-19, 2026. Detroit's largest FREE global music festival. Food Trucks, Vendors, Art. 35th Annual Concert of Colors.

At DIA, Detroit Historical Museum, Third Man, Michigan Science Center, Sosnick Courtyard, Spotlite Detroit.

Concert of Colors is excited to announce our participation in “Of the People: The Smithsonian Festival of Festivals,” a ...
06/12/2026

Concert of Colors is excited to announce our participation in “Of the People: The Smithsonian Festival of Festivals,” a series of programs and exchanges marking the 250th anniversary of the United States and showcasing the nation’s remarkable cultural landscape.

These programs bring the spirit of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival—the institution’s largest and longest-running event—to community festivals in several states and territories. Join us in commemorating the past and imagining the future we’re building together.
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Experience the hypnotic sounds of Morocco with legendary musician Hassan Hakmoun ✨Known for blending traditional Gnawa m...
06/12/2026

Experience the hypnotic sounds of Morocco with legendary musician Hassan Hakmoun ✨

Known for blending traditional Gnawa music with jazz, rock, and global rhythms, Hassan Hakmoun brings an electrifying performance rooted in culture, spirituality, and trance-inspired sound.

From powerful percussion to mesmerizing vocals, this is a performance that transforms the stage into a journey across continents and musical traditions.

📍 North Lawn Stage at the DIA
📅 Saturday, July 18, 2026
⏰ 9:00–10:30 PM

Free admission. All are welcome.

www.concertofcolors.com

06/11/2026

July 15-19, 2026 free music, dance and art from around the world. Food, family fun, culture at the DIA and all around midtown. Detroit’s summer fest is 35th Annual Concert of Colors!

Detroit Music Award winning singer/songwriter Audra Kubat has released 6 albums to critical acclaim in a career that spa...
06/11/2026

Detroit Music Award winning singer/songwriter Audra Kubat has released 6 albums to critical acclaim in a career that spans over 20 years. A composer, performer, and educator, Kubat’s work has earned her a place in the community as a resource for empowerment through songwriting and music. She has shared bills with Aimee Mann, Rodriguez, Roberta Flack, Greta Van Fleet, The War and Treaty, Whit Hill, and Jolie Holland, to name a few.

Join us on the grounds of Detroit's historic Scarab Club for this intimate Songwriters in the Round performance that brings together three voices for an afternoon of song and storytelling. Part of the 35th presentation of Concert of Colors, Ethan Daniel Davidson, Audra Kubat, and Rachele Eve invite listeners into a shared creative space where each artist takes turns playing songs in rotation.

July 19 at The Scarab Club at 2pm

Two legendary voices in jazz. One unforgettable night at Concert of Colors 🎷✨Join NEA Jazz Masters Carmen Lundy and Gary...
06/10/2026

Two legendary voices in jazz. One unforgettable night at Concert of Colors 🎷✨

Join NEA Jazz Masters Carmen Lundy and Gary Bartz for an extraordinary evening celebrating the artistry, innovation, and legacy of jazz music.

Known for shaping the sound of modern jazz through decades of groundbreaking performances and storytelling, these iconic artists bring a powerful night of music to Detroit’s free global music festival.

📍 Detroit Film Theatre at the DIA
📅 Sunday, July 19, 2026
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM

Free admission. All are welcome.
www.concertofcolors.com

Five days. Multiple venues. Global sounds from across Detroit and around the world 🌍🎶Concert of Colors returns July 15–1...
06/09/2026

Five days. Multiple venues. Global sounds from across Detroit and around the world 🌍🎶

Concert of Colors returns July 15–19, 2026 with free performances, cultural experiences, community programming, food, art, and unforgettable live music across Midtown Detroit.

This year’s lineup features:
✨ Sheila E.
✨ Steel Pulse
✨ Kronos Quartet
✨ Hassan Hakmoun
✨ Las Cafeteras
✨ Dengue Fever
✨ Don Was Detroit All-Star R***e
✨ META DIA and the Cornerstones
✨ Martha Redbone
✨ Burnt Sugar the Arkestra Chamber
…and many more.

From legendary artists and jazz masters to emerging voices and Detroit favorites, Concert of Colors continues its tradition of bringing people together through music, culture, and community.

📍 Detroit Institute of Arts + venues across Midtown Detroit
📅 July 15–19, 2026
🎟️ Free admission • All ages welcome

View the full schedule at concertofcolors.com

Bill Nace has spent decades developing a singular language of free guitar improvisation and textural sound exploration.K...
06/09/2026

Bill Nace has spent decades developing a singular language of free guitar improvisation and textural sound exploration.

Known for collaborations with Kim Gordon in Body/Head and work alongside Thurston Moore, Chris Corsano, and Evan Parker, Nace moves between abstraction, drone and noise.

July 17 at Third Man Records with The Psy Two featuring John Olson of Wolf Eyes and Daniel Dlugosielski.

RSVP highly recommended at thirdmanrecords.com

For decades, Ismael Ahmed has helped shape Detroit’s cultural landscape through music, storytelling, and community.As th...
06/09/2026

For decades, Ismael Ahmed has helped shape Detroit’s cultural landscape through music, storytelling, and community.

As the founder of Concert of Colors, his vision created a space where people from all backgrounds could come together through global music, shared experiences, and the belief that culture connects us all.

Join us for Celebrating Ish — a special gathering honoring his lasting impact on Detroit and the spirit behind Concert of Colors.

📍 Detroit Institute of Arts — South Lawn
📅 Saturday, July 18
⏰ 11 AM–1 PM

Free & open to all.

Summer memories start here ☀️Concert of Colors is more than a music festival — it’s a celebration of community, culture,...
06/08/2026

Summer memories start here ☀️

Concert of Colors is more than a music festival — it’s a celebration of community, culture, creativity, and connection for all ages.

Bring the kids, explore Midtown, and discover performances at venues like the Detroit Institute of Arts, The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre, and the Detroit Historical Museum while experiencing one of Detroit’s most beloved summer traditions together.

Free admission. All are welcome.

www.concertofcolors.com

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