Michigan’s retail casinos have shifted their focus from summer to the upcoming holiday season.
Rest assured, the music and events will continue to thrive throughout the state.
Casino enthusiasts will find a plethora of concerts, comedy shows, and events inspired by holidays to keep their schedule occupied.
Holiday specials at Michigan casinos
If you’re looking to experience a festive White Christmas with jingle bells and holiday cheer, Michigan’s casinos offer a range of options for you.
To kick off the joyful month, Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort presents an enchanting event called A Johnny Mathis Christmas on December 3rd.
After that, things only progress until Christmas Day.
- The Christmas Tour by Switchfoot will be held at MotorCity Casino on December 7th.
- On December 8th, FireKeepers will be hosting Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland.
- On December 9th, immerse yourself in the enchanting holiday spirit with Celtic Woman Christmas at the Hollywood Casino located in Greektown.
- On December 10th, experience the joy of the holiday season with John Berry’s 26th Annual Christmas Tour at Kewadin Casino in Sault Ste. Marie.
- On December 10th, don’t miss out on experiencing the enchanting Celtic Woman Christmas in Little River.
- On December 15th, MotorCity Casino will be hosting the Luminare Christmas event.
- On December 16th, join us at the Island Resort Casino for an unforgettable evening of holiday cheer with the sensational Sawyer Brown Christmas show.
- On December 17th, the Four Winds New Buffalo will be presenting the beloved holiday classic, A Charlie Brown Christmas.
- On December 17th, come join us at the Island Resort Casino for an unforgettable holiday experience with “A Sawyer Brown Christmas.”
- On December 18th, there will be a performance of “A Charlie Brown Christmas” at Four Winds New Buffalo.
Big musical acts coming to Michigan casinos in 2022
Believe that top music attractions are still performing in 2022.
Big names are consistently attracted to Michigan’s casinos for their clientele.
This week, MotorCity Casino Hotel will be hosting a performance by Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds on Thursday, Nov. 10. Following that, he will be making an appearance at Soaring Eagle on Saturday, Nov. 12.
Tyrese will also be warmly received in MotorCity on Sunday, November 13.
On November 19th, the talented country music duo LoCash will be gracing the stage at MGM Grand Detroit for a spectacular performance.
Rapper Flo Rida is set to grace the stage at Soaring Eagle for an exciting performance on December 27th.
On December 28, there will be a Michael Jackson tribute performance at MotorCity Casino. Additionally, on December 29, you can also enjoy the tribute at FireKeepers Casino Hotel.
Looking ahead to 2025
The casinos’ calendars are already filling up with events, so if you want to start planning out your new year, now is the time.
On January 20th, George Clinton is scheduled to grace the stage at Hollywood Casino at Greektown alongside Parliament Funkadelic for an electrifying performance.
Morris Day And The Time make a stop at Greektown for a performance on the evening of January 21st.
On January 22, Dru Hill is set to commemorate their 25th Anniversary at MotorCity Casino.
For those seeking a good laugh, make sure to catch Jay Leno’s hilarious performance at Four Winds Casino New Buffalo on March 17. Following that, Deon Cole will be entertaining audiences for two nights at MotorCity Casino on April 14 and April 15.
Michigan casinos holiday entertainment calendar
Take a glimpse into the upcoming events scheduled at various casinos across Michigan leading up to the summer of 2025.
November 10
Kenny Edmonds, also known as “Babyface”, will be performing at MotorCity Casino.
November 11
Josh Turner will be performing at the Hollywood Casino at Greektown.
HUNKS – The Ultimate Girls’ Night Out Experience at Odawa Petosky
Babyface (Soaring Eagle)
November 12
Eddie Griffin (MotorCity Casino)
Little River’s Thunder from Down Under
HUNKS – The Ultimate Ladies’ Night Experience (Soaring Eagle)
Kewadin Casino Sault Ste. Marie presents Hollywood’s Greatest Game Shows.
November 13
MotorCity Casino presents an exclusive event: A Night of Intimacy with Tyrese.
November 16
MotorCity Casino Presents: A Fabulous Drag Queen Christmas
November 18
The Kewadin Casino St. Ignace hosted a concert by the legendary rock band, Grand Funk Railroad.
Mitchell Tenpenny will be performing at the Island Resort Casino.
MotorCity Cage Night XII at the MotorCity Casino.
November 19
Tyler Henry, the renowned Hollywood Medium, is set to grace the stage at FireKeepers.
The performer scheduled at the Island Resort Casino is Mitchell Tenpenny.
LoCash (MGM Grand)
November 20
Damien Escobar (MotorCity Casino)
November 26
The performer at Four Winds New Buffalo is Marie Osmond.
Join us for the Claus & Paws Holiday Party at Kewadin Casino Sault Ste. Marie, featuring the Steel Panthers.
November 27
K. Michelle (MotorCity Casino)
December 2
The 40th edition of the Madrigal Dinner Celebration at Kewadin Casino in Sault Ste. Marie.
December 3
The 40th edition of the Madrigal Dinner Celebration is taking place at Kewadin Casino in Sault Ste. Marie.
Christmas with Johnny Mathis at Soaring Eagle
December 4
The 40th edition of the Madrigal Dinner Celebration will be taking place at Kewadin Casino in Sault Ste. Marie.
Will Downing (MotorCity Casino)
December 6
Chris Young (MotorCity Casino)
December 7
Dave Koz will be performing at the Hollywood Casino located at Greektown.
MotorCity Casino hosts the exhilarating musical event: Switchfoot – This Is Our Christmas Tour.
December 8
Boney James (MotorCity Casino)
FireKeepers presents Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland.
December 9
The Celtic Woman Christmas show will be held at the Hollywood Casino at Greektown.
Loverboy and Night Ranger are performing at the Soaring Eagle venue.
December 10
The Kewadin Casino in Sault Ste. Marie presents the 26th Annual Christmas Tour by John Berry.
Christmas with Celtic Woman (Little River)
December 11
Sheila E. (MotorCity Casino)
December 14
Musiq Soulchild (MotorCity Casino)
December 15
Luminare Christmas (MotorCity Casino)
December 16
Christmas at the Island Resort Casino featuring Sawyer Brown.
December 17
The Four Winds New Buffalo presents “A Charlie Brown Christmas.”
Christmas at the Island Resort Casino featuring Sawyer Brown
The musical groups Little River Band and Ambrosia will be performing at the Soaring Eagle venue.
December 18
A Christmas celebration with Charlie Brown (Four Winds New Buffalo)
December 27
Flo Rida (Soaring Eagle)
December 28
The MotorCity Casino presents MJ Live, an unforgettable tribute concert honoring the legendary Michael Jackson.
Soaring Eagle by George Thorogood And The Destroyers
December 29
Bohemian Queen (MotorCity Casino)
The FireKeepers presents MJ Live, an extraordinary tribute concert honoring the iconic Michael Jackson.
Pam Tillis and Lorrie Morgan are performing at the Soaring Eagle venue.
December 30
MotorCity Casino presents Night of Knockouts XXIV.
Experience life with Tonic (Soaring Eagle)
December 31
Soaring Eagle New Year’s Eve Celebration 2025
January 7
Experience The Purple Madness – A Prince Tribute at the Island Resort Casino.
January 13
Chico Bean (MGM Grand)
Chante Moore (MotorCity Casino)
January 19
Lloyd (MotorCity Casino)
January 20
The Hollywood Casino at Greektown hosted a performance by the famous musical group, George Clinton and The P-Funk.
January 21
The performance at Hollywood Casino at Greektown was by Morris Day And The Time.
January 22
Dru Hill (MotorCity Casino)
January 26
Leela James (MotorCity Casino)
January 27
The performance by Blackberry Smoke at the Island Resort Casino.
January 28
Rick Springfield (FireKeepers)
The concert featuring Blackberry Smoke will take place at the Island Resort Casino.
Anthrax and Black Label Society will be performing at the Soaring Eagle venue.
February 3
Jeffrey Osborne (MotorCity Casino)
February 4
Air Supply (MGM Grand)
February 9
Maysa (MotorCity Casino)
February 15
Dave Mason (MotorCity Casino)
February 17
Ms. Pat from Hollywood Casino at Greektown
February 24
The musician known as Buddy Guy will be performing at the Four Winds New Buffalo venue.
February 26
MotorCity Casino was the venue for a performance by Lyfe Jennings and Conya Doss.
March 2
Luenell and Kym Whitley performing at MotorCity Casino.
March 3
Johnny Gill and Ralph Tresvant will be performing at the Hollywood Casino at Greektown.
March 9
Club Nouveau will be performing at the MotorCity Casino following the conclusion of the 7th event.
March 10
Cooper Alan is affiliated with the Island Resort Casino.
March 11
Alan Cooper (Island Resort Casino)
March 12
Eric Roberson (MotorCity Casino)
March 16
Stephanie Mills (MotorCity Casino)
March 17
Jay Leno is affiliated with Four Winds New Buffalo.
March 18
MotorCity Casino is hosting a comedy show featuring Vic DiBitetto and Eric D’Alessandro.
March 19
Brian McKnight (MotorCity Casino)
March 24
Four Winds New Buffalo presents REO Speedwagon.
April 7
Keith Sweat will be performing at the Hollywood Casino located at Greektown.
April 13
Avery Sunshine (MotorCity Casino)
April 14
Deon Cole (MotorCity Casino)
April 15
Deon Cole (MotorCity Casino)
April 18
Tesla (MotorCity Casino)
April 21
The Island Resort Casino presents Three Days Grace.
April 22
Chris Botti will be performing at the Hollywood Casino at Greektown.
The Island Resort Casino presents the band Three Days Grace.
May 13
MotorCity Casino presents the thrilling live performance of “Under the Streetlamp”.
May 20
The Hollywood Casino at Greektown presents an amazing concert featuring The Stylistics and The Spinners.
