Detroit

Nightlife

Detroit’s LGBTQ+ community is diffuse but active, with many queer-friendly bars and organizations spread across the city and suburbs rather than concentrated in a single area.

Contestants battle each week for a spot in the February 25 Grand Finale. Each audience member will get one vote to determine the top two each week. Open to all performers. Sign up the night of contest at the bar. Must arrive by 9:30 PM to be eligible. We reserve the right to limit the number of contestants on any given night.

16920 W. Warren

The War on Werq Wednesdays - Grand Finale

GiGi's

A drag competition where contestants perform weekly for a chance to compete in the grand finale.

Five rounds of multimedia trivia, a video round, and a live drag performance — all inspired by Hawkins and the Upside Down.

Five15 Media, Mojo and More

Stranger Things Drag Queen Trivia

A trivia night with multimedia questions, a video round, and a live drag performance inspired by Stranger Things.

thenestatstpetebrewingco

DJ Set

DJ Holographic

A party featuring a DJ performance at The Nest.

From RuPaul’s Drag Race, The Vixen brings her iconic show Black Girl Magic to FIVE15 for one unforgettable night—featuring a fierce lineup of Detroit’s most powerful local queens. Expect bold performances, stunning looks, and nonstop energy from start to finish. This is not a show you sit through—this is a show you feel.

Five15 Royal Oak

Black Girl Magic

A drag show featuring performances by Detroit's local queens, inspired by RuPaul’s Drag Race, with bold looks and high energy.

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Join DJ Larry every Wednesday for karaoke and trivia with drink specials in a lively midweek celebration.

Pronto! Royal Oak

Hump Day Karaoke & Music Trivia at Pronto! Royal Oak

A lively Sunday night of karaoke and music trivia hosted by Sister Larry, with drinks and a spirited atmosphere.

Sunday Service Karaoke at Pronto! Royal Oak

A weekly free trivia night hosted by Detroit's Sabin, featuring themed categories, videos, and drag performances.

Drag Queen Trivia at Five15 Media

Join DJ Larry every Wednesday at Pronto! Royal Oak for karaoke and trivia with drink specials.

Hump Day Karaoke & Music Trivia

A Pride event taking place on March 6, 2026, at 215 W. Nine Mile, Ferndale MI 48220. The event encourages attendees to get their old garments out of the closet and onto the dance floor, featuring DJ Dr. Poppers spinning all night long. Doors open at 9 pm with a $10 cover charge, and tickets are available at the door. Special thanks to Champagne Events for hosting.

3/6 Out of the Closet and On To the Dance Floor

An entertaining evening of karaoke hosted by drag queens, featuring singing, laughter, and fun.

Woodward Avenue Brewers

Drag Queen Karaoke at Woodward Avenue Brewers

Monthly Latin-themed dance party with DJ Tony Toca and high-energy drag performances.

Fiesta Friday at Pronto!

Gigi's Anniversary Party celebrating 53 years. Complimentary food and giveaways.

Gigi's

Gigi's 53rd Anniversary Party

A party celebrating Gigi's 53rd anniversary with free food and giveaways.

From RuPaul's Drag Race LIVE!, Season 18 powerhouse Jane Don't hits the FIVE15 stage serving bold fashion, fierce performance, and main-character energy all night long. With performances by Victoria Sanchez, La Bubbleina, Marz, Kanary, and Blonski.

Jane Don't - Season 18

Five15

A drag show featuring performer Jane Don't from RuPaul's Drag Race and other talented performers.

The event 'Hot Daddies 2026' is scheduled for Friday, March 20th, 2026, from 21:00 to 23:30 Eastern Time. It takes place in Ferndale, Michigan, at 215 W. Nine Mile. The event involves a competition to find Ferndale Pride's next Hot Daddy, with a dance component running until 2 am. Hosted by Ferndale Pride, the event includes sponsorship opportunities with deadlines on February 20, 2026. Attendees can check in with tickets or confirmation codes and share the event via various platforms.

Ferndale Community Center

Hot Daddies 2026

An event titled Pistons Pride Night scheduled for March 26, 2026, starting at 19:00. No additional details are provided.

Pistons Pride Night

Drag show in Gigi's Cabaret, lower level. Charity event for Ruth Ellis Center.

Kings & Creatures

A drag show at Gigi's Cabaret to support the Ruth Ellis Center.

Drag Queen Trivia with a Half-O-Ween theme.

Drag Queen Trivia: Half-O-Ween

A trivia night featuring drag queens with a Half-O-Ween theme.

Join us for an exclusive night of after-hours psychic readings, shopping, and fun at Boston Tea Room in Ferndale, MI. Attendees will receive a private reading from award-winning psychics, participate in an intention setting ritual, enjoy a beverage of choice, and receive swag bags filled with crystals, a fortune scroll, and more. The event features a DJ spinning a Pride playlist, a selfie zone, and mingling with drag queens Luna Banx, Sir Guy, and Xanadu Shee. The event is scheduled for April 10, 2026, at 1220 Woodward Heights, Ferndale, MI.

Boston Tea Room

Boston Tea Room’s Psychic Self Care Event

Drag Queen Trivia with a Gilmore Girls theme.

Drag Queen Trivia: Gilmore Girls

A trivia night featuring drag queens with a Gilmore Girls theme.

Drag Queen Trivia with a The Golden Girls theme.

Drag Queen Trivia: The Golden Girls

A trivia night featuring drag queens with a The Golden Girls theme.

The Motor City Pride Festival takes place on June 7-8, 2025, at Hart Plaza in Detroit. The festival features a vibrant celebration of LGBTQIA+ culture with multiple stages showcasing local and international artists, including pop, rock, R&B, spoken word, drag performances, and DJ sets. The event includes a parade on June 8th at 12:00 pm, and the festival hours are Saturday from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm and Sunday from 12:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Attendees can enjoy diverse food vendors, entertainment, and family-friendly activities, with accessibility accommodations available. The event is free to view the parade, and tickets for the festival can be purchased online.

Queer Nightlife in Detroit