1. Cliff Bell's
8.8
2030 Park Ave (btwn W Elizabeth St & W Adams St), Detroit, MI
Jazz and Blues Venue · Downtown Detroit · 85 tips and reviews
Stacey Cisco: The Riviera cocktail is summer in a glass...Zap Toro world jazz at its best on Thursday night.
Michael Haug: Best Club in D. Good music, relaxed atmosphere, reasonable prices!
Dave Engel: Excellent food, "classic" drink menu and jazz. Try the Sidecar. It doesn't disappoint.
HISTORY: Founded in 1985, the museum preserves the legacy of the Motown Record Corp. The exhibits include collections of historical photographs, artwork, music, costumes & other memorabilia from the era.
Robert Ford: This is just a magical place, with the guides doing an amazing job of bringing the Motown musical legacy to life.
Ming Koslowsky: It's the best $10 we ever spent! Our tour guide, Peggy, was the best. Being (and singing "My Girl") in Studio A, where all early Motown artists recorded their music, was an awesome experience.
Shannon Hall: You can buy drinks pre concert and have them waiting for you at intermission. Also buy a drink coupon from the box office or online for only $3.50 good for most drinks.
Elizabeth Twork: Amazing live classical, pops and jazz. Visit www.detroitsymphony.com or call 313-576-5111 for tix.
Jeremy Peters: If you have the chance, catch a concert. Tickets are cheap, and the DSO is a major symphony orchestra, playing at a world-class level.
10. Hart Plaza
8.7
1 Hart Plz (at Woodward Ave.), Detroit, MI
Plaza · Downtown Detroit · 57 tips and reviews
Stefan Pitcoff: Labor day weekend for the Jazz Festival is the best.
Sue Nye: If u are coming for the Jazz Fest. Bring a couple chairs and a blanket and make a camp in the shade where u can get a breeze between acts.
James Witman: Hart Plaza is home to Detroit's Electronic Music Festival (Movement), the Detroit International Jazz Festival, the Downtown Hoedown, Motor City Pride, and a number of other great events!
11. Cafe d'Mongo's
8.3
1439 Griswold St (btwn Grand River & Clifford), Detroit, MI
Jazz and Blues Venue · Downtown Detroit · 40 tips and reviews
blake almstead: Open only Friday night and some Saturdays. Go here for food and drinks and stay all night for the live music and amazing people watching!
DETROIT:2012 !: Enjoy where the locals come to grab a drink and listen to live music.
Jon Miller: Try a Detroit Brown, get down with some awesome local music, and take in the ambiance!
12. Campus Martius
9.2
Woodward Ave (at Michigan Ave), Detroit, MI
Park · Downtown Detroit · 60 tips and reviews
James Witman: In the heart of downtown Detroit, Campus Martius Park is a great place to see an outdoor concert in the summer or go ice-skating in the winter. Be sure to look for the Point of Origin marker!
Cait Ash: Take your lunch break here during summer and enjoy some chill music in the park
Kate H.: Detroit's favorite park! Seasonal activities, live music, food and drink. Great people watching in the heart of the city.
Stephanie: Sunday Brunch with Bach: Brunch in the Kresge Court with live classical music for $35.00
Detroit Institute of Arts: Have you gone to Friday Night Live yet? The DIA is open late every Friday night with live music, art-making workshops, drawing in the galleries, guided tours and much more. Read more.
The Woodward Spine: It is one of Detroit's gems. They often have special exhibits and live music. Check out their website before you plan a trip!
Dave Hogg: State-of-the-art arena for hockey, concerts and basketball.
Ricardo Luciano: Great place, it is totally renewed and the audio for concerts is great!!!
John NajorJr: Concerts and Sporting events. Even if you are in the Mezzanine area to the right of the stage, you can still see the performers.