No matter when you come to Detroit, you will find that there is plenty going on in this exciting and enjoyable city. Thanks to a packed events calendar that includes dramatic cultural events, regular sports events, and many national celebrations, Detroit is a place where things are going on throughout the year, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Predictably, in a city that has forever been associated with the motor industry, the biggest event in the annual calendar in Detroit is the annual motor show. Manufacturers from all over the world descend on Detroit international convention center each fall in order to display their new models, and they are accompanied by people from all over the world who want to see the latest exotic cars.

Other major events in the city include the Indy Racing League and American Le Mans series races at Belle Isle. These events are attended by sports fans from all over the world, and offer a great opportunity to spend time watching an exciting race and enjoying the chance to get to know some of the local fans during the event.

Detroit also has a vast number of other sporting events throughout the year since the city is home to four major professional sports teams including the internationally famous Detroit Pistons basketball team and the Detroit Tigers Baseball team. There are weekly sports events in Detroit to suit all tastes including American Football, Ice Hockey, and of course basketball and baseball too.

Because of the importance of pop music to the history and cultural scene in Detroit, the city is home to regular musical festivals, particularly Motown revival evens, and the night of stars is an annual event that attracts some of the best known performers from the world of soul into the city to give the fans a night to remember.

Other major events include New Year, when fireworks are launched from boats along the river and the whole city becomes like a giant party venue, with bars spilling out onto the streets for the big countdown to midnight. Independence Day too has enormous resonance in a city where Made in America may as well be the local motto.