Nightlife

A thriving brewery and distillery scene awaits you in Michigan, serving up libations that cater to every taste. More than 80 breweries and several beer tours are in Grand Rapids alone, which have led to the city being dubbed “Beer City USA.” In Detroit, immerse yourself in the vibrant bar culture with a variety of unique creations like the Hummer Cocktail — a proud concoction of the Bayview Yacht Club. Or savor the refreshing Bell’s Oberon, a summer wheat ale from the renowned Bell’s Brewery in Kalamazoo. From craft brews to inventive cocktails, Michigan’s brewery and distillery scene will leave you spoiled for choice.

Whether you’re ready to chill out after the work day or want to paint the town red, Michigan is your canvas for top-tier entertainment. In Detroit, a city renowned for its musical heritage, you’ll find nightclubs and lounges that host body-moving grooves and the city’s world-class talent, such as TV Lounge. Grand Rapids boasts over 90 live music venues — or you could choose to dance the night away in Ann Arbor’s thriving club scene at popular LGBTQ+ venues like LIVE and Necto Nightclub. No matter where you go in Michigan, you’ll find an electrifying atmosphere that will keep you moving all night long.

Music festivals, live performance venues — from Meijer Gardens to Pine Knob Music Theatre and Meadow Brook Amphitheatre — and other events present an exhilarating showcase of talent and creativity across the state of Michigan. Check annual festivals like Movement – Detroit or Electric Forest in Rothbury, where you can sing along with your favorite artists with thousands of other fans. In the mood for a laugh? Comedy clubs like Dr. Grins Comedy Club and Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle have been in business for decades and host nationally known and local acts. And when you’re ready for true entertainment, Boyleque Michigan in Ypsilanti offers drag troupe parties, bingo and other events that keep the party going late into the night.