FAQs
Q: Where does Concert of Colors happen?
A: Most live performances take place in the Midtown Cultural Center on the lawn of the Detroit Institute of Arts, and neighboring institutions the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, Scarab Club, Michigan Science Center and Hellenic Museum.
Q: Where can I park?
A: DIA Cultural Center Parking
Q: Is Concert of Colors a free event?
A: Concert of Colors is now celebrating its 30th anniversary as a free event.
Q: Where can I find the complete schedule of performances?
A: Visit the Concert of Colors festival site for complete schedule information. https://www.concertofcolors.com/line-up
Q: Are all performances outdoors on the lawn?
A: There will be stages on the DIA North and South Lawns, but also inside the Detroit Film Theatre and neighboring institutions.
Q: Will I need a ticket for Concert of Colors?
A: Tickets are not required for the outdoor stages. Occasionally but rarely, reservation is required for certain events. If so that, will be clearly indicated.
Q: How do I register online for specific performances in the Detroit Film Theatre?
A: Visit dia.org to register for individual performances in the Detroit Film Theatre.
Q: How will I find my way around to all the outdoor stages?
A: There will information tents along John R, Farnsworth and Kirby Streets.
Q: Will there be food and beverage vendors?
A: Local food trucks, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages will be available on the upper Woodward Plaza. Menus include https://forkinnigeria.com/ and http://the-drunken-rooster.com/
Q: Restrooms?
A: Accessible outdoor restrooms and hand washing stations will be available along Kirby Street and Farnsworth Street.
Q: Will there be vendors and festival partners with fun merch and information?
A: Vendors and partners will have displays in the tents along Farnsworth Street.
Q: Will the Detroit Institute of Arts be open?
A: The DIA will be open regular hours throughout the weekend. Admission is free for residents of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb and reserved online at dia.org. https://www.dia.org/visit
Q: Are there other things to explore in Midtown Detroit when I attend Concert of Colors?
A: Visit https://visitmidtown.com/ for all the restaurants, shops and historic sites in walkable Midtown.
Q: What if I need some wheels to explore Midtown?
A: MoGo, Metro Detroit's non-profit bikeshare organization, wants to help you get to Concert of Colors and other Midtown events as easily as possible; MoGo will be offering $5 off the Explore the City Pass, which will give users 3 days of unlimited 1-hour trips for just $10. With 4 stations within a few blocks of the Cultural Center, and dozens more scattered around Midtown, New Center, and Wayne State, you can plan to park and ride with ease. For more information, visit MoGoDetroit.org.