Greetings from the desk of Vince Paul
As ever, Aretha’s Jazz Café is your coolest refuge in the hottest month. A featured event on the 22nd is the John Lee Hooker Life & Legacy Celebration – first in a series celebrating the man who built the raw, hypnotic Delta blues sound – developed in Detroit -- that shaped generations of global musicians to come. Tribute shows continue to pack the room and this month fans can soak up some favorites including Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan, Frankie Beverly, and Erykah Badu.
The Main Stage heats up toward the end of the month. On the 28th, the impeccably cool Minneapolis funk legend Morris Day delivers all-time favorite R&B tracks, peppering the suave sounds with unforgettable ad-libs. And on the 29th, it’s comedian Ms. Pat with her unflinching honesty, sharp wit, and an ability to turn life’s toughest moments and average moments into laugh-out-loud stories.
Don't forget, you can reserve a Jazz Cafe table before every show. Please note there’s an abridged menu on Main Stage show nights Menu so we can serve everyone in time for the curtain.
As always, "I'll see you downtown"
Where Every Genre Finds Its Stage
orsa Music Hall
Orsa Music Hall Detroit is a cultural cornerstone downtown, home to four vibrant venues that each bring their own magic. The historic Main Stage Theater hosts world-class performances from Broadway to ballet. Aretha's Jazz Café offers an intimate setting for soulful jazz, spoken word, and live R&B. 3Fifty Terrace is the city's go-to rooftop nightclub with skyline views and high-energy vibes. And coming soon, the Music Hall Expansion will usher in a new era with a state-of-the-art concert hall, creative studios, and rooftop dining—redefining Detroit's performing arts scene.
Upcoming Shows
A Tribute to Stevie Wonder!
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A Tribute to Chaka Khan Featuring Mz Arica!
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John Lee Hooker Celebration
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Morris Day
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Ms. Pat
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Discover History
Built in 1928 as the Wilson Theatre
Commissioned by Matilda Dodge Wilson and designed by architect William Kapp.
Renamed Music Hall in 1944
Henry Reichhold purchased the Music Hall for concerts of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra including nationwide broadcasts of the Ford Sunday Evening Hour
Michigan Opera Theatre launched in 1972
After a decade of Cinerama, Music Hall restored to a variety Performing Arts Center
In 2026, Detroit's Global Cultural Gateway renamed orsa Music Hall
Multi-genre presentations reflecting metro Detroit's wide array of cultures
Artists-in-Residence
Music Hall presents over 300 performances a year across our three stages, but did you know we also produce original work? Please allow us to introduce to you here our outstanding array of Artists-In-Residence. Each is a tremendous force and we are so proud of the work that they do at the Music Hall.
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