100 concerts to check out in Michigan this fall
A breakdown of all the can't-miss shows taking place from August to December in the Mitten State.
While Brat Summer and the concert festival season are coming to a close, there are still tons of great opportunities to check out live music throughout the state of Michigan this fall.
In fact, there are AT LEAST 100 great shows to check out in the Mitten State and I have rounded them all up into one location.
My aim is to produce one of these concert roundups each season, with a focus on both promoting local music and notable acts coming to Michigan.
Please note that ticket prices provided are approximations based on the lowest prices available and can potentially fluctuate.
Aug. 29
Built to Spill (Saint Andrew’s Hall, Detroit): Idaho indie rock legends Built to Spill will deliver a special performance of its breakthrough 1994 album There is Nothing Wrong With Love to commemorate its 30th anniversary. Tickets are available starting at $25 each before fees.
Aug. 30
Doug E. Fresh, Slick Rick, Rakim, Kid 'N Play (Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre, Detroit): Some of the greatest emcees to ever do it will be celebrated during a performance headlined by Doug E. Fresh, with performances from Slick Rick, Rakim, Kid 'N Play, Brand Nubian, X Clan, Yo-Yo and Kwame. Lawn tickets start at $91 before fees, while upper bowl seats are on sale starting at $104.
Crumb (Saint Andrew’s Hall, Detroit): Brookyln psych-rockers Crumb return to Michigan on the heels of their latest album AMAMA, a lighter and more wistful album that maintains the band’s trademark experimentation. Tickets start at $47.50 before fees.
Detroit Jazz Festival (Aug. 30-Sept. 2, Hart Plaza, Detroit): The world’s largest free jazz festival will feature more than 60 performances on three stages over four days, including a tribute to Detroit native and jazz legend Alice Coltrane. More information on the festival lineup can be found here.
Lucki (The Fillmore, Detroit): Chicago underground rapper and producer Lucki will perform at The Fillmore. Tickets start at $60 before fees.
Aug. 31
Bikini Kill (Royal Oak Music Theatre): Riot grrrl pioneers Bikini Kill will perform their anthemic brand of punk music at Royal Oak Music Theatre. Tickets start at $46 before fees.
Sept. 1
The Gaslight Anthem (The Fillmore, Detroit): The ‘59 Sound will ring loud and clear inside The Fillmore when rockers The Gaslight Anthem perform on Sept. 1. Tickets start at $57 for general admission and can be found for significantly cheaper in the lower and upper balconies.
Sept. 4
Green Day, Smashing Pumpkins, Rancid, the Linda Lindas (Comerica Park, Detroit): ‘90s rock stars Green Day and the Smashing Pumpkins will highlight an evening of rock and roll at Comerica Park in a show that also features punk veterans Rancid and upcoming rockers the Linda Lindas. Tickets start at $32 each before fees.
Sept. 5
Deer Tick (Blind Pig, Ann Arbor): Roots rockers Deer Tick in support of their thick, rocking album Contractual Obligations, which was released in July. Tickets start at $38.
Sept. 6
Shemekia Copeland (The Ark, Ann Arbor): Chicago blues singer Shemeika Copeland, described as one of the best blues vocalists of her generation, will perform at The Ark in Ann Arbor. Tickets start at $30 before fees.
Sept. 8
Sierra Ferrell (Royal Oak Music Theatre): Talented alternative country singer/songwriter Sierra Ferrell is back on the road in support of her album Trail of Flowers. Ferrell also appears on Post Malone’s first foray into country music on his latest album F-1 Trillion. General admission tickets start at $44 before fees.
Sept. 10
Sexxy Red (Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids): Red hot Sexxy Red is coming to Grand Rapids with her brazen party raps that have earned her fame and acclaim on Hood Hottest Princess and In Sexyy We Trust. Remaining tickets start at $99 before fees.
Kehlani (Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre, Detroit): Inventive R&B stallwart Kehlani is on the road in support of her latest album CRASH. Tickets to the show start at $17 before fees.
Sept. 11
Kacey Musgraves w/ Father John Misty (Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids): Alternative country star Kacey Musgraves is joined by indie rock balladeer Father John Misty in a great two-for-one bill at Van Andel Arena that also includes support from Nickel Creek. Tickets are on sale for $42 before fees.
Russian Circles (Pyramid Scheme, Grand Rapids): Gripping post metal from Russian Circles will rock Grand Rapids’ Pyramid Scheme, with support from Djunah in support of 20 years of the band bringing its punishing sound. Tickets are $25 before fees.
Sept. 12
Charly Bliss (Blind Pig, Ann Arbor): Touring in support of the band’s more pop-centric album Forever, Charly Bliss will bring their rock and roll swagger to Ann Arbor’s Blind Pig. Tickets are on sale for $33 before fees.
Sept. 14
Charli XCX w/ Troye Sivan (Little Ceasars Arena, Detroit): Detroit will get a late dose of Brat Summer when Charli XCX invades Little Ceasars Arena in support of her new instant classic album Brat. Tickets start at $55 before fees.
Curtis Taylor Quartet ft. Marcus Elliot (Blue Llama Jazz Club, Ann Arbor): There are always great shows going on at Blue Llma and the award-winning Taylor’s appearance should be no exception. Cocktail table tickets are $35.
CupcakKe (Majestic Theatre): The hilarious and charismatic CupcakKe is back in Southeast Michigan with a performance at the Majestic. Tickets are available for $51 before fees.
Sept. 15
Jessica Pratt (El Club, Detroit): The owner of one of 2024’s most arresting albums, Here in the Pitch, Jessica Pratt will deliver her intimate brand folk to El Club in Detroit. Tickets are $53 each online.
Buena Vista Social Orchestra (Frederik Meijer Gardens Amphitheater, Grand Rapids): Original members of Buena Vista Social Club will deliver their inimitable sounds of Cuba made famous from the 1999 documentary of the same name. The orchestra, fronted by Jesus Ramos, also will perform on Nov. 3 at The Fillmore in Detroit. Tickets for the Meijer Gardens show start at $48 before fees.
Sept. 16
Phosphorescent (El Club, Detroit): Matthew Houck, aka Phosphorescent, returned with his latest album of folk, country and indie rock in April on Revelator. Tickets for his show at El Club start at $62 each before fees.
St. Vincent (Michigan Theatre, Ann Arbor): Annie Clark is on the road in support of her latest album, All Born Screaming. Tickets for her show at the Michigan Theatre start at $77 each before fees.
Souls of Mischief (Blind Pig, Ann Arbor): Throwback hip-hop group Souls of Mischief will deliver their smooth brand of golden age hip-hop perfected on their debut album 93 ‘til Infinity. Tickets start at $30 each before fees.
Sept. 17
Descendents & Circle Jerks (20 Monroe Live, Grand Rapids): Two of punk rock’s pioneers are teaming up on their latest tour, appearing at 20 Monroe Live in Grand Rapids. Some non-general admission tickets are still available starting at $61 before fees.
Sept. 18
Dashboard Confessional (20 Monroe Live, Grand Rapids): Fans of early 2000s emo pop can get their Chris Carrabba fix during a performance at 20 Monroe Live in Grand Rapids. General admission tickets start at $28 before fees.
Sept. 19
Pile (Pyramid Scheme, Grand Rapids): Unpredictable and raucous music delivered by DIY stalwarts Pile will be on display at the Pyramid Scheme in Grand Rapids. Tickets start at $31 each before fees.
Manchester Orchestra (The Fillmore, Detroit): Coming off the release of its live album Cope Live at The Earl, Manchester Orchestra is coming to The Fillmore in Detroit. Tickets start at $20 each before fees.
Outlaw Music Festival -ft. Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, John Mellencamp (Pine Knob, Clarkston): Legends spanning several genres of music will take the Outlaw Music Festival franchise to Pine Knob, with performances from Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan and John Mellencamp. Lawn tickets start at $38 before fees.
Sept. 20
MAVI (Big Pink, Detroit): Charlotte, North Carolina, rapper MAVI will perform at Big Pink in Detroit in support of his excellent new album, shadowbox. Tickets start at $27.50 before fees.
Kashus Culpepper (El Club, Detroit): El Club is hosting soulful singer-songwriter Kashus Culpepper for a performance at 5 p.m. on Sept. 20. Tickets are $27.20 before fees.
Foxing (El Club, Detroit): Emo/indie rockers Foxing have a new, self-titled album coming out on Sept. 13 and have it the road in support of it. Tickets to the band’s performance at El Club are $27.20. The band’s performance will take place after Culpepper performs at 5 p.m.
Hippie Death Cult w/ Kadabra, Electric Huldra, Crafted Conviction, Cleen (The Sanctuary, Hamtramck): Psychedelia with a dose of heavy metal will be in abundance when Hippie Death Cult headlines a bill at the Sanctuary. Tickets start at $29 before fees.
Sept. 21
Tunde Olaniran (The Pyramid Scheme, Grand Rapids): Flint’s Tunde Olaniran will debut progressive r&b and pop sounds from his new album Chaotic Good during a performance at The Pyramid Scheme in Grand Rapids. Tickets are $25 each before fees.
The Lemonheads (Majestic Theatre, Detroit): Grunge rockers The Lemonheads are touring in support of the 30th anniversary of their album Come on Feel the Lemonheads. Tickets are $29.50 in advance before fees.
Sept. 22
The Hives (Saint Andrew’s Hall, Detroit): The always-entertaining Swedish garage rockers The Hives will make a stop in Detroit at Saint Andrew’s Hall. Remaining tickets start at $81.
Porter Robinson (The Fillmore, Detroit): Super producer Porter Robinson will perform material from his cathartic album SMILE!:D in a show at The Fillmore in downtown Detroit. Tickets start at $39 each before fees.
Sept. 23
Vampire Weekend (Meadow Brook Amphitheatre, Rochester Hills): Indie rock finest, Vampire Weekend, are touring in support of their latest album, Only God Was Above Us. Lawn tickets start at $17 each before fees.
Sept. 24
Cowboy Junkies (Masonic Cathedral Theatre, Detroit): Alt-country pioneers Cowboy Junkies will bring their soothing, contemplative sound to the Masonic Temple. Tickets start at $34.50.
Sept. 25
Big Daddy Kane (MotorCity Casino Motel, Detroit): Legendary rapper Big Daddy Kane will perform with a live band at the Sound Board. Tickets start at $38.
Inayah (El Club, Detroit): Author of the hit Best Thing, R&B singer/songwriter will perform at El Club in Detroit as part of her Wait, There’s More tour. Tickets are $36.71.
Sept. 26
Sabrina Carpenter (Little Ceasars Arena, Detroit): Owner of two of the biggest hits of the summer, Sabrina Carpenter will perform in support of her recently-released album Short n’ Sweet. Tickets are pretty expensive.
Kaytranada (Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre, Sterling Heights): Versatile producer, singer and rapper Kaytranada is on the road in support of his latest album, TIMELESS. Tickets start at $38.
Sunny Day Real Estate (Saint Andrew’s Hall, Detroit): Emo legends Sunny Day Real Estate are on the road in support of the 30th anniversary of their legendary album Diary. Tickets start at $56 each.
Sept. 28
Bruiser Wolf, J.U.S., D2x (The Sanctuary, Hamtramck): Charismatic and clever rapper Bruiser Wolf is joined by longtime Bruiser Brigade producer, J.U.S., whose collaboration with Squadda B, 3rd Shift, has earned critical praise. Tickets start at $17 each before fees.
La Dispute (20 Monroe Live, Grand Rapids): A hometown show for influential post-hardcore rockers La Dispute will take place at 20 Monroe Live in Grand Rapids. Tickets start at $12 each before fees.
PJ Harvey (Masonic Cathedral Theatre, Detroit): One of the best to ever do it, Polly Jean Harvey is touring in support of her 10th album, Inside the Old Year Dying. Tickets are a little pricey.
Sturgill Simpson (Fox Theatre, Detroit): Country rocker Sturgill Simpson is touring is support of his excellent new album as Johnny Blue Skies, Passage Du Desir. Tickets start at $149 each before fees.
Oct. 1
Fred again … (Little Ceasars Arena, Detroit): English producer and DJ Fred again … will perform at Little Ceasars Arena. Tickets start at $55 each before fees.
Oct. 2
MK.gee (Saint Andrew’s Hall, Detroit): Combining rock and glitchy R&B, MK.gee is touring in support of his breakthrough album, Two Star & the Dream Police. Tickets start at $66 each before fees.
Oct. 3
Lightning Bolt (El Club, Detroit): Noise rockers Lightning Bolt will perform at El Club in Detroit. Tickets are $33.99.
Oct. 4
Billy Strings (Pine Knob, Clarkston): Ascending picker and bluegrass revivalist Billy Strings will play two shows on Oct. 4 and 5 at Pine Knob. Tickets start at $47 each, while two-day passes are going for $100 each before fees.
Oct. 5
Anderson .Paak and The Free Nationals (Michigan Lottery Ampitheatre, Sterling Heights): Versatile singer, rapper and drummer Anderson .Paak, after releasing his second album with Knxwledge as NxWorries, Why Lawd? Tickets for Paak’s performance with The Free Nationals start at $33.
His Name is Alive (El Club, Detroit): The ever-evolving and expansive catalogue of His Name is Alive’s Warren Defever will be on display during Defever’s performance at El Club in Detroit. Tickets are $33.99.
Oct. 6
The Get Up Kids (Saint Andrew’s Hall, Detroit): Touring is support of the 25th anniversary of their influential album Something to Write Home About, The Get Up Kids will perform at Saint Andrew’s Hall in Detroit. Tickets start at $41.25.
Oct. 7
Billie Eilish (Little Ceasars Arena, Detroit): Pop superstar Billie Eilish is performing on the heels of her massive 2024 album HIT ME HARD AND SOFT. Tickets start at $148 each.
Oct. 8
Balance and Composure (Saint Andrew’s Hall, Detroit): Touring in support of the upcoming release of their first album in eight years, With You in Spirit, Balance and Composure will bring their big guitar sound to Saint Andrew’s Hall. Tickets start at $45.
The Wonder Years, The Menzingers, Liquid Mike (The Intersection, Grand Rapids): Two pop punk stalwarts, The Wonder Years and The Menzingers, are joined by Marquette’s Liquid Mike, whose album Paul Bunyan’s Slingshot has garnered critical praise. Tickets are $35 each before fees.
Nada Surf (El Club, Detroit): 1990s/2000s alternative rock band Nada Surf will perform at El Club in Detroit. Tickets are $33.99.
Oct. 10
Air (Fox Theatre, Detroit): French electronic pop legends Air are touring in support of the 25th anniversary of their landmark album Moon Safari. Tickets start at $51 each before fees.
Billy Bragg (Majestic Theatre, Detroit): Folk and indie rock legend Billy Bragg will perform songs from his 40-year career at the Majestic Theatre in Detroit. Tickets are $57 each before fees.
Hiss Golden Messenger (Wealthy Theatre, Grand Rapids): A solo performance from Hiss Golden Messenger’s MC Taylor will take place at the Wealthy Theatre in Grand Rapids. Tickets are $39.83.
Oct. 11
Duster (Majestic Theatre, Detroit): One of the most cited bands of the shoegaze revival, Duster, will perform at the Majestic Theatre in Detroit. Tickets are $27 each before fees.
Illuminati Hotties (The Sanctuary, Hamtramck): Illuminati Hotties are touring in support of their recently-released album POWER. Tickets are $35 each before fees.
The Psychedelic Furs, The Jesus and Mary Chain (Masonic Temple, Detroit): This pair of legends of shoegaze and new wave will perform at the Masonic Cathedral Theatre. Tickets start at $90 each before fees.
Maxwell (Little Ceasars Arena, Detroit): Neo soul legend Maxwell is releasing new music and will be on the road, performing at Little Ceasars Arena in Detroit, with guest Jazmine Sullivan. Tickets start at $30 each before fees.
Oct. 12
Mdou Moctar (The Pyramid Scheme, Grand Rapids): Guitar hero and activist Mdou Moctar will make a stop in Grand Rapids in support of the band’s critically-acclaimed album Funeral for Justice. Tickets start at $25 each before fees.
Oct. 13
La Luz (The Loving Touch, Ferndale): Indie rockers La Luz will perform their fuzzy brand of indie rock to The Loving Touch in Ferndale. Tickets are $61 each before fees.
Oct. 15
Sleepy Hallow w/ Sheff G (El Club, Detroit): Brookyln rapper and drill pioneer Sleepy Hallow will perform with his sonic collaborator Sheff G at El Club in Detroit. Tickets are $137 each before fees.
Oct. 16
Boris (Saint Andrew’s Hall, Detroit): Stoner metal hard rockers Boris will perform their 1998 album Amplifier Worship in full during this show at Saint Andrew’s Hall. Tickets start at $31 each before fees.
Temple of the Fuzz Witch, Faerie Ring, Blessed Black (The Sanctuary, Hamtramck): Metal will be in abundant supply at The Sanctuary in a bill headlined by Detroit’s Temple of the Fuzz Witch. Tickets are $15 each.
Oct. 17
May Erlewine (Wealthy Theatre, Grand Rapids): Soulful Michigan singer-songwriter May Erlewine will perform at the Wealthy Theatre in Grand Rapids. Tickets are on sale for $38 each. Erlewine also will perform on Oct. 16 at the Magic Bag in Ferndale. Tickets are $25 each for that show.
Oct. 18
Neko Case (Royal Oak Music Theatre): Indie rock singer/songwriting legend Neko Case will bring her high-flying vocal style to Royal Oak Music Theatre. Tickets start at $59 each before fees.
MJ Lenderman with The Wind (El Club, Detroit): Rising indie rock guitarist and singer/songwriter MJ Lenderman will perform with his band The Wind at El Club in Detroit in support of his upcoming album, Manning Fireworks. Tickets are $56 each before fees.
Oct. 19
Rise Against (Royal Oak Music Theatre): Seasoned punk rockers Rise Against will perform at the Royal Oak Music Theatre. Tickets start at $91 each before fees.
Oct. 22
Andre 3000 (Masonic Temple, Detroit): The legendary Outkast rapper will perform as a flautist in support of his debut solo album New Blue Sun at the Masonic Cathedral Theatre in Detroit. Tickets are $70 each before fees.
Tigers Jaw (Magic Bag, Ferndale): Scranton punk rockers Tigers Jaw will perform at the Magic Bag in Ferndale. Tickets are $54 each before fees.
Oct. 23
Touché Amoré w/ Soul Glo, Portrayal of Guilt (Tangent Gallery, Detroit): Some of the biggest names in modern hardcore will perform at the Tangent Gallery in Detroit. Tickets are $25 each before fees.
Oct. 24
Sixpence None The Richer (The Ark, Ann Arbor): Reunited with all of its original members, Sixpence None The Richer are on the road in celebration of the 25th anniversary of their successful self-titled album that yielded the hit Kiss Me. Tickets are $40 before fees.
Oct. 26
Delta Sleep, Teen Suicide, Carpool Tunnel (El Club, Detroit): Emo and indie rock is on the menu for this evening headlined by Delta Sleep, who will play songs from its latest album, Blue Garden. Tickets are $37.39.
SAMHAIN XXIV w/ extended set from Eris Drew & Octo Octa (Tangent Gallery, Detroit): Twleve hours of music will roll from a number of DJs during an immersive sight and sound experience inside Tangent Gallery, running from 9 p.m. to 9 a.m. in celebration of the Celtic holiday. Tickets are $39.40 each.
Vince Staples (Masonic Temple, Detroit): Rapper Vince Staples is on the road in support of his latest album Dark Times. Tickets start at $50 each before fees.
Nov. 5
Drive-By Truckers (Saint Andrew’s Hall, Detroit): Playing songs from their critically-acclaimed album Southern Rock Opera, Drive-By Truckers will perform at Saint Andrew’s Hall in Detroit. Tickets start at $53 before fees.
Nov. 6
Death From Above 1979 (Majestic Theatre, Detroit): Noisy rock and rollers Death From Above 1979 are on the road in support of the 20th anniversary of their breakthrough debut album, You’re a Woman, I’m a Machine. Tickets start at $61 before fees.
Nov. 7
Cold War Kids (Majestic Theatre, Detroit): Soulful pop rockers Cold War Kids will perform at the Majestic Theatre in Detroit. Tickets in celebration of 20 years together as a band. Tickets are $34.50 in advance before fees.
Godspeed You! Black Emperor (The Intersection, Grand Rapids): Post rock pioneers Godspeed You! Black Emperor have a new album coming out and will perform at The Intersection in Grand Rapids. Tickets are $35 each before fees.
Knocked Loose (20 Monroe Live, Grand Rapids): One of the hottest bands in hardcore will perform at 20 Monroe Live in Grand Rapids in support of their 2024 album You Won’t Go Before You’re Supposed To. Tickets start at $59 each before fees.
Ratboys (Midtown, Grand Rapids): Ratboys are touring in support of their breakthrough 2023 album The Window. Tickets are $30 each before fees.
Nov. 8
Michigander (Saint Andrew’s Hall): Michigander, aka Jason Singer, will perform his anthemic brand of alternative rock at Saint Andrew’s Hall in Detroit. Tickets start at $27.50 before fees.
Nov. 9
Chat Pile (Majestic Theatre, Detroit): Oklahoma City’s Chat Pile will provide their variety of sludgy metal and existential dread at the Majestic Theatre in Detroit. Tickets start at $44 each before fees.
Nov. 12
Craig Finn w/ Katy Kirby (The Ark, Ann Arbor): Two of indie rock’s best songwriters will share a venue as Craig Finn and Katie Kirby perform at The Ark in Ann Arbor. Tickets start at $30 each.
Wild Pink (Bell’s Brewery, Kalamazoo): John Ross and Wild Pink are touring in support of their upcoming album Dulling the Horns. Tickets for the show at Bell’s Eccentric Cafe are $15 in advance before fees.
Nov. 13
03 Greedo w/ DJ A-Tron (El Club, Detroit): Prolific rapper 03 Greedo will perform with DJ A-Tron during a performance at El Club in Detroit as part of Greedo’s The Life That I Deserve tour. Tickets are $33.99.
Nov. 16
Modest Mouse (The Fillmore, Detroit): Touring in support of the 20th anniversary of their commercial breakthrough album Good News for People Who Love Bad News, Modest Mouse will perform at The Fillmore in Detroit. Tickets start at $46 each before fees.
Nov. 17
Macseal, Origami Angel, Arm’s Length, Forests (Saint Andrew’s Hall, Detroit): Fresh off their catchy and bright album Permanent Repeat, Macseal will bring its refreshing brand of pop punk to Saint Andrew’s Hall along with emo/pop punk veterans Origami Angel. Tickets are $38.50 each before fees.
Nov. 22
Gillian Welch and Dave Rawlings (Masonic Cathedral Theatre, Detroit): The magical folk duo of Gillian Welch and Dave Rawlings will perform material from their new album Woodland during an appearance at the Masonic Cathedral Theatre. Tickets are $49.50 before fees.
Nov. 23
Slowdive (Royal Oak Music Theatre): Shoegaze legends Slowdive will perform at the Royal Oak Music Theatre, supporting their 2023 album everything is alive. Tickets start at $39.50 before fees.
Slow Pulp (El Club, Detroit): Slow pulp will bring its laid back sounds of pop, country and shoegaze to El Club in Detroit. Tickets are $27.20.
Nov. 29
Icewear Vezzo (Saint Andrew’s Hall, Detroit): Six mile’s Icewear Vezzo will perform for the hometown along with fellow Detroit rapper Peezy during a show at Saint Andrew’s Hall. Tickets start at $53 each before fees.
Dec. 1
Blood Incantation (Magic Stick, Detroit): One of death metal’s most forward thinking bands, Blood Incantation will perform at the Magic Stick in Detroit. Tickets are $25 in advance before fees.