With warmer weather on the horizon, the Aretha Franklin Amphitheate in Detroit has announced its 2026 summer concert season.
The schedule includes a mix of national touring artists, performers, special music series and more.
“Each season at The Aretha is about creating moments that bring people together through music,” said Shahida Mausi, President of The Right Productions. “Detroit’s musical heritage is rich and vibrant, and we are proud to present a season that reflects the diversity and spirit of this city while providing unforgettable live performances along the riverfront.”
While the box office opens on Friday, April 3,, fans can purchase tickets to shows online now.
Shows on sale now include:
- Boney James, Big Mike Hart – June 10
- Maysa, Alex Bugnon – June 17
- Juvenile, B.G. and Mannie Fresh - June 20
- Jokes, Jazz & James - Father's Day Takeover! The Sugar Hill Gang, Doug E. Fresh - June 21
- Lalah Hathaway and Eric Darius - June 24
- RSVP (Ray J, Sammie, Bobby V & Pleasure P) - June 26
- Eric Roberson & Goapele - July 1
- Melanie Fioni, Durand Bernarr - July 8
- G Herbo, Skilla Baby - July 10
- Kelly Price, Chico DeBarge - July 15
- 5th annual Southern Soul, Boosie Badazz, King George West Loven Buter & Keiko - July 18
- Jonathan Butler, Keiko Matsui - July 22
- Charlie Wilson, Evelyn "Champagne" King and Mary Jane Girls - July 25
- PJ Morton, J. Brown - July 29
- Jefferson Starship: Runaway Tour, Orleans, Atlanta Rhythm Section, Firefall - July 31
- Damien Escobar, Kayla Waters - August 5
- Robert Glasper - August 12
- Kindred The Family Soul, Kenyon Dixon - August 19
- Hiroshima, Naturall - August 26
The Wednesday Night Jazzy Series also returns June 10, with midweek concerts with jazz, R&B and soul artists.
