25/26 Special Events

2026 Investiture

UPDATE: This event is SOLD OUT! The public investiture celebrating a historic new chapter for the City of Detroit will take place at 10 a.m. on Friday, January 9, at the Detroit Opera House, marking the swearing-in of Detroit’s first woman mayor, Mary Sheffield.

25/26 Special Events

Detroit Opera House Tours

Join us for a 55-minute Detroit Opera House Highlights Tour (tour locations vary subject to performance schedule). Explore this historic and cultural gem with a seasoned tour guide! These tours are open to the public; reservations are required.

Tours start at 11AM and 12:30PM

25/26 Special Events

Detroit Opera House Tours

Join us for a 55-minute Detroit Opera House Highlights Tour (tour locations vary subject to performance schedule). Explore this historic and cultural gem with a seasoned tour guide! These tours are open to the public; reservations are required.

Tours start at 11AM and 12:30PM

25/26 Special Events

Sip & Stroll at Detroit Opera

Enjoy a memorable 90-minute experience inside the beautiful and historic Detroit Opera House. This 21+ gathering features a guided tour, plus a glass of premium red or white wine, bottled water, and light snacks. Please bring valid ID; guests must be 21 or older.Doors open 5:30 pm - Stage Door Entrance on Madison Street. The guided tour begins directly following wine service promptly at 6:10 pm. Doors close at 6:45 pm.

*Must be 21 years old with a valid ID.

25/26 Special Events

Hubbard Street Masterclass

Level up your artistry with Improvisation with Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, a one-day masterclass presented by Dance @ Detroit Opera. Dive into Hubbard Street’s signature approach to creation and performance with acclaimed company artist Jacqueline Burnett. Whether you’re prepping for auditions, expanding your choreographic palette, or reigniting your creative spark, you’ll leave with fresh strategies you can apply immediately in class, rehearsal, and performance.

25/26 Dance

Hubbard Street Dance

For 47 years, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago has been one of the most original forces in contemporary dance – bringing top choreographers and works to Chicago and beyond. Detroit will be delighted with works from renowned choreographers including Bob Fosse.

25/26 Special Events

Tea and Treasures

This year’s Tea and Treasures brings Detroit Opera’s acclaimed Resident Artists back to The War Memorial for a program celebrating A Toast to America at 250—a musical journey through the scenes, songs, and stories that have shaped the nation’s artistic identity as the country prepares to mark its 250th anniversary.

at The War Memorial at Grosse Pointe

25/26 Dance

Hubbard Street Dance

For 47 years, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago has been one of the most original forces in contemporary dance – bringing top choreographers and works to Chicago and beyond. Detroit will be delighted with works from renowned choreographers including Bob Fosse.

25/26 Special Events

An Evening W/ Margaret Atwood

Join us for an intimate 75-minute conversation with award-winning author Margaret Atwood. In advance of our The Handmaid’s Tale opera production by Poul Ruders and Paul Bentley in March, the author will read a short selection from her novel as well as talk about her storied career as detailed in her memoir, Book of Lives.

DOH Presents

Symphonic PFunk: Celebrating The Music of Parliament Funkadelic

Detroit Opera House, in association with Chew Entertainment, presents Symphonic PFunk: Celebrating the Music of Parliament Funkadelic! Don’t miss your chance to witness history on Saturday, January 31, 2026! The funk is alive, and Detroit is the place to be when George Clinton and the Mothership touch down.