The Metro Events Guide: Hamtramck Blowout, Marche du Nain Rouge and more to do in Detroit this weekend
Discover unique arts and culture events in metro Detroit happening March 20–27, 2025.
Revelers gather for the 2024 Marche du Nain Rouge in Detroit's Cass Corridor.
This weekend in metro Detroit is a musical takeover on many fronts, from the eagerly anticipated (and WDET supported) Hamtramck Blowout to celebrating musical legends like The Beatles and The Spinners.
Also, a family-friendly parade of devilry is overtaking the Cass Corridor to welcome spring alongside a Detroit cryptid. Read on for more.
Hamtramck Blowout
For three days (March 20-22) over 25 venues will be showcasing hundreds of local bands and performers across Hamtramck. Check out the show schedule and purchase a wristband online in advance for $35 or at the venue for $40. WDET is also an official media partner of this year’s event. Visit wdet.org/events for more information.
A rooftop festival of colors
Holi, the Hindu festival of colors, is underway. Take your celebration of color, love, and spring to new heights at the Holi Color Fest at the Exodus Rooftop this Saturday March 22. Tickets are for entry only and start at $25.
Blasts from the past
Great music has longevity, and that can be seen in two special performances happening this weekend. The touring show “Rain: A Beatles Tribute” will be making its Detroit stop at the Fox Theatre this Friday, March 21 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are still available and start at $25.
The second big-time musical group being showcased is a Motown favorite: The Spinners. The renowned group will be performing at the Andiamo Celebrity Showroom this Saturday, March 22.
Marche into spring
The Marche du Nain Rouge takes a little red creature of mishap prominent in Detroit’s local legend and makes him a focal point for a spring celebration of mischief and revelry.
This year’s Marche du Nain Rogue is on Sunday, March 23. The celebration will kickoff with musical performances at the intersection of Canfield and Second. Once the infamous Nain appears, he’ll lead crowds in a procession down to the Masonic Temple, which will host an afterparty from around 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Organizers encourage all attendees to show up loud and Detroit-proud in costumes, prepared to participate in a parade with good humor and high energy. Read more about the event and parking at the Marche Du Nain Rouge website.
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