Live music, warm summer air, dancing, yoga, and community—summer at the DSO is back! We’ve got an exciting lineup of events in Sosnick Courtyard, Orchestra Hall, and Detroit. Browse our summer events below.


Summer Outdoors in Sosnick Courtyard

Enjoy music by special guest artists from Detroit and beyond, the bliss of warm summer air, and the sense of community that comes from enjoying live music with others.

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Yoga & Music

Relax and unwind with gentle evening yoga paired with music curated specifically for mindful movement. Looking to save on tickets? Yoga in Sosnick Courtyard is officially available as a subscription package!

Get all nine Yoga & Music performances for $140 and no ticketing fees – that's a savings of over $5 per event! Head to the Yoga Summer Pass page to subscribe.

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Summer Specials 

Beat the summer heat and join us for special presentations in the comfort of Orchestra Hall.

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Detroit Neighborhood Initiative

Enjoy the DSO in your community, with unforgettable musical experiences across Detroit Neighborhoods—celebrating the depth and breadth of the city’s cultural heritage, and the promise of its future.

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Salute to America

In partnership with The Henry Ford, the DSO returns to Greenfield Village for Salute to America, June 30-July 3. The Detroit Symphony Orchestra takes center stage on the Village Green for a triumphant musical performance in celebration of Independence Day complete with a fireworks finale.

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DSO at Interlochen

Led by Music Director Jader Bignamini, the DSO will perform at Interlochen’s iconic Kresge Auditorium on Saturday, July 22 as part of the 2023 Interlochen Arts Festival. Repertoire will include ballet music from Act III of Verdi’s Macbeth; Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake Suite; and Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite.

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Windborne Performs The Music of Def Leppard with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra

The Detroit Symphony Orchestra and conductor Martin Herman join forces to perform Windborne’s The Music of Def Leppard! Surrounded by a full rock band, the show surges through music from "On Through the Night," "High 'n' Dry", "Pyromania," "Hysteria," "Adrenalize" and more. All of this plus rock lighting to make the show a celebration of one of the greatest Rock bands of our era!

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Ticket reservations are required for all events.
Buy tickets online or call the DSO Box Office at 313.576.5111, Monday—Friday, 9am—5pm.

All Summer 2023 Events!

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Artwork for DSO at St. Hedwig

DSO at St. Hedwig

Wed, May 24, 2023

In Your Community

Artwork for Urban Art Orchestra Presents: Dames Brown

Urban Art Orchestra Presents: Dames Brown

Fri, May 26, 2023

Sosnick Courtyard

Artwork for Yoga & Music: DSO Ensemble

Yoga & Music: DSO Ensemble

Thu, Jun 1, 2023

Sosnick Courtyard

Artwork for The Miracles featuring Mark Scott

The Miracles featuring Mark Scott

With special guest DJ set by Deon Jamar

Sat, Jun 3, 2023

Sosnick Courtyard

Artwork for Yoga & Music: Ahya Simone

Yoga & Music: Ahya Simone

Thu, Jun 8, 2023

Sosnick Courtyard

Artwork for “Who is Dr. Seuss”

“Who is Dr. Seuss”

Sensory-Friendly Family Concert

Sat, Jun 10, 2023

Sosnick Courtyard

Artwork for Chandler Park Sounds of Summer

Chandler Park Sounds of Summer

Sat, Jun 10, 2023

In Your Community

Artwork for Ozay Moore with the Kris Johnson Group

Ozay Moore with the Kris Johnson Group

Sat, Jun 10, 2023

Sosnick Courtyard

Artwork for Yoga & Music with Dan Kolton and Al Ayoub

Yoga & Music with Dan Kolton and Al Ayoub

Thu, Jun 15, 2023

The Peter D. and Julie F. Cummings Cube

Artwork for BLKBOK

BLKBOK

New Single Release and Juneteenth Celebration with special guests, Kisma Jordan and Saxappeal

Mon, Jun 19, 2023

Sosnick Courtyard

Artwork for superNATURAL featuring Dreamcastmoe

superNATURAL featuring Dreamcastmoe

A Make Music Day Celebration, Curated by Vespre

Wed, Jun 21, 2023

Sosnick Courtyard

Artwork for Yoga & Music: DSO Ensemble

Yoga & Music: DSO Ensemble

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

Sosnick Courtyard

Artwork for Black Panther in Concert

Black Panther in Concert

Fri, Jun 23 — Sun, Jun 25 2023

Orchestra Hall

Artwork for Shigeto Live

Shigeto Live

Fri, Jun 23, 2023

Sosnick Courtyard

Artwork for Yoga & Music: Ambient Guitar Flow

Yoga & Music: Ambient Guitar Flow

Thu, Jun 29, 2023

Sosnick Courtyard

Artwork for Distant Worlds: music from FINAL FANTASY

Distant Worlds: music from FINAL FANTASY

Thu, Jun 29, 2023

Orchestra Hall

Artwork for Salute to America

Salute to America

Fri, Jun 30 — Mon, Jul 3 2023

In Your Community

Artwork for Poetry & Music: Nothin’ But the Blues

Poetry & Music: Nothin’ But the Blues

Fri, Jun 30, 2023

Sosnick Courtyard

Artwork for Yoga & Music: Six Mile Strings

Yoga & Music: Six Mile Strings

Thu, Jul 6, 2023

Sosnick Courtyard

Artwork for Planet D Nonet: Blues To Be There

Planet D Nonet: Blues To Be There

Fri, Jul 7, 2023

Sosnick Courtyard

Artwork for Clark Park Culture and Arts

Clark Park Culture and Arts

Sat, Jul 8, 2023

In Your Community

Artwork for Yoga & Music: Ahya Simone

Yoga & Music: Ahya Simone

Thu, Jul 13, 2023

Sosnick Courtyard

Artwork for  Chandler Park Community Arts and Music Festival

Chandler Park Community Arts and Music Festival

Sat, Jul 15, 2023

In Your Community

Artwork for Grace Gibson

Grace Gibson

Sat, Jul 15, 2023

Sosnick Courtyard

Artwork for The Music of Elton John Featuring Michael Cavanaugh

The Music of Elton John Featuring Michael Cavanaugh

Wed, Jul 19, 2023

Orchestra Hall

Artwork for 31st Annual Concert of Colors

31st Annual Concert of Colors

Featuring National Arab Orchestra

Thu, Jul 20, 2023

Sosnick Courtyard

Artwork for Yoga & Music with Dan Kolton and Al Ayoub

Yoga & Music with Dan Kolton and Al Ayoub

Thu, Jul 20, 2023

The Peter D. and Julie F. Cummings Cube

Artwork for DSO at Interlochen

DSO at Interlochen

Sat, Jul 22, 2023

Artwork for Yoga & Music: Six Mile Strings

Yoga & Music: Six Mile Strings

Thu, Jul 27, 2023

Sosnick Courtyard

Artwork for Poetry & Music Summer Grand Slam

Poetry & Music Summer Grand Slam

Fri, Jul 28, 2023

Sosnick Courtyard

Artwork for The Sound of Music Sing-a-Long-a

The Sound of Music Sing-a-Long-a

Sun, Jul 30, 2023

Orchestra Hall