Here are 6 Detroit arts and culture things to watch for in 2026

Detroit’s arts and culture scene was nothing but eventful this year. 

From the openings of the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Centennial Park and the Museum of Illusions, the cancellation of Noel Night and the creation of its replacement, to the debut of the AfroFuture festival there was a lot of good (and sometimes disappointing) news in 2025.