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Detroit Shows Schedule 2026

Detroit offers a vibrant and diverse lineup of shows spanning theater, ballet, opera, and family entertainment. Throughout the upcoming months, theater enthusiasts can enjoy performances such as Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero at the Little Caesars Arena from september 17 to September 20, 2026, featuring beloved Disney characters in a magical ice show. The Fox Theatre will host the playful and heartwarming Bluey's Big Play on april 30 and may 1, 2027, perfect for family outings. Opera lovers can experience the dramatic Tosca by Detroit Opera at the Detroit Opera House on november 1, 2026, as well as Swan Lake, also at the Detroit Opera House in May 2027, performed by the renowned International Ballet Stars. The Music Hall Center showcases the classic ballet Swan Lake with a live orchestra on September 24 and 25, 2026, along with the captivating Nutcracker from december 13 to December 20, 2026, by the World Ballet Company. Musical theater fans can catch Mrs. Doubtfire - The Musical at the Fox Theatre on october 2 and 3, 2026, or Water for Elephants - The Musical at the Fisher Theatre in march 2027. For a dose of contemporary and experimental performances, Don't Judge Me appears at the Music Hall Center multiple times, including a special run in january 2075. The Detroit Opera House also hosts the stunning Fiddler On The Roof in March 2027, and the ballet Swan Lake with live orchestra in September 2026. Other notable events include the Detroit Opera's American Street Dancer and Swan Lake, along with performances by the Dance Theatre of Harlem and international ballet companies. Whether you're into ballet, opera, musical theater, or family shows, Detroit's venues like the Fox Theatre, Fisher Theatre, Detroit Opera House, and Music Hall Center provide top-tier entertainment throughout the year.