The new Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan will open on September 12, 2017 with the first of six shows by local star Kid Rock. Rock, a Michigan native, will perform at the new venue on September 12, 13, 15, 16, 19 & 20.
Other concert events scheduled for the arena include Ed Sheeran on September 27, Paul McCartney on October 2, Fall Out Boy on October 24, Janet Jackson on October 29, Lady GaGa on November 7, Halsey on November 21, and Andrea Bocelli on December 3.
Of course, the primary use of the area will be its role as the new home of the Detroit Pistons NBA basketball team and the Detroit Red Wings NHL hockey team.
The arena will also host first and second round games for the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament in the spring of 2018.
The Detroit District
Little Caesars Arena is a new addition to The Detroit District, a 50 block downtown mixed use area for residences, businesses, restaurants, bars, parks, and event venues. The goal is to connect Downtown and Midtown Detroit into one large walk-able area. Other venues in the district include Comerica Park (Detroit Tigers), Ford Field (Detroit Lions), and the Fox Theater .
Hotels near Little Caesars Arena include Aloft Detroit at The David Whitney, MGM Grand Detroit, and Hilton Garden Inn Detroit Downtown. Most of the hotels in the District are located between the stadiums and the river.
Visit the Little Ceasars Arena website for an event schedule and updates regarding construction.
