Michigan events in December 2026

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• CHRISTKINDL MARKT 2026

  Nov 18, 2026 – Dec 24, 2026 · Grand Rapids, MI · Market · Admission: unknown

  Open Wednesday-Sunday | November 18-December 20 Open Monday-Thursday | December 21-24 The fourth annual Christkindl Market returns to downtown Grand...

  Source: Tourism board

• Wild Lights at the Detroit Zoo

  Nov 21, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 · Detroit, MI · Holiday · Admission: unknown

  Source: News

• ENLIGHTEN Presented by PNC Bank

  Nov 23, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027 · Grand Rapids, MI · Community · Admission: unknown

  ENLIGHTEN at Meijer Gardens November 23 - January 10 ENLIGHTEN transforms Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park into a holiday wonderland filled...

  Source: Tourism board

• Christmas and Holiday Traditions

  Nov 24, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027 · Grand Rapids, MI · Holiday · Admission: unknown

  Join us in celebrating holiday cheer with the University of Michigan Health-West: Christmas & Holiday Traditions exhibition! This exhibition honors...

  Source: Tourism board

• Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical

  Dec 1, 2026 – Dec 6, 2026 · Detroit, MI · Holiday · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• Grand Valley State vs. Purdue Northwest (men's basketball)

  Dec 1, 2026 · Allendale, MI · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division II men's basketball home game, Grand Valley State vs. Purdue Northwest, 7:30 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Grand Valley State vs. Purdue Northwest (women's basketball)

  Dec 1, 2026 · Allendale, MI · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division II women's basketball home game, Grand Valley State vs. Purdue Northwest, 5:30 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Western Michigan vs. Buffalo (men's basketball)

  Dec 2, 2026 · Kalamazoo, MI · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Western Michigan vs. Buffalo, 7 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Royal Oak Holidays

  Dec 4, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026 · Detroit, MI · Holiday · Free admission

  Fridays through Sundays.

  Source: News

• WWE Smackdown

  Dec 4, 2026 · Grand Rapids, MI · Sports · Admission: unknown

  WWE SmackDown returns to Van Andel Arena for one action packed day on December 4, 2026 at 7:30PM. SEE ALL YOUR FAVORITE SUPERSTARS INCLUDING: THE...

  Source: Tourism board

• Detroit Mercy vs. NKU (men's basketball)

  Dec 5, 2026 · Detroit, MI · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Detroit Mercy vs. NKU, 1 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Grand Valley State vs. Quarterfinals (football)

  Dec 5, 2026 · Allendale, MI · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division II football home game, Grand Valley State vs. Quarterfinals.

  Source: University athletics

• Men's College Basketball: Michigan vs. Louisville

  Dec 5, 2026 · Detroit, MI · Sports · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• Channel 95.5's Jingle Ball Presented by Capital One

  Dec 8, 2026 · Detroit, MI · Music · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• Stevie Wonder

  Dec 8, 2026 – Dec 9, 2026 · Detroit, MI · Music · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• Eric Benét

  Dec 9, 2026 · Detroit, MI · Music · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• Grand Valley State vs. Florida Southern (men's basketball)

  Dec 9, 2026 · Allendale, MI · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division II men's basketball home game, Grand Valley State vs. Florida Southern, 7 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Detroit Mercy vs. Buffalo (women's basketball)

  Dec 10, 2026 · Detroit, MI · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Detroit Mercy vs. Buffalo, 4 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Lalah Hathaway

  Dec 10, 2026 · Detroit, MI · Music · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis

  Dec 10, 2026 · Detroit, MI · Holiday · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• Western Michigan vs. Madonna University (Mich.) (women's basketball)

  Dec 10, 2026 · Kalamazoo, MI · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Western Michigan vs. Madonna University (Mich.), 7 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Detroit Symphony Orchestra: Home for the Holidays

  Dec 11, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026 · Detroit, MI · Music · Paid / ticketed

  Orchestra Hall.

  Source: News

• Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol

  Dec 11, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026 · Detroit, MI · Holiday · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• Rick Springfield

  Dec 11, 2026 · Detroit, MI · Music · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• Saginaw Valley State vs. Eckerd (women's basketball)

  Dec 11, 2026 · University Center, MI · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division II women's basketball home game, Saginaw Valley State vs. Eckerd, 5 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Grand Valley State vs. Lawrence Tech (men's basketball)

  Dec 12, 2026 · Allendale, MI · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division II men's basketball home game, Grand Valley State vs. Lawrence Tech, 2 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Grand Valley State vs. Semifinals (football)

  Dec 12, 2026 · Allendale, MI · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division II football home game, Grand Valley State vs. Semifinals.

  Source: University athletics

• Saginaw Valley State vs. Gannon (men's basketball)

  Dec 12, 2026 · University Center, MI · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division II men's basketball home game, Saginaw Valley State vs. Gannon, 3 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Western Michigan vs. Toledo (men's basketball)

  Dec 12, 2026 · Kalamazoo, MI · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Western Michigan vs. Toledo, 2 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Detroit Mercy vs. Cleary (men's basketball)

  Dec 13, 2026 · Detroit, MI · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Detroit Mercy vs. Cleary, 4 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Detroit Mercy vs. St. Thomas (women's basketball)

  Dec 13, 2026 · Detroit, MI · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Detroit Mercy vs. St. Thomas, 1 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Grand Valley State vs. Hillsdale (women's basketball)

  Dec 13, 2026 · Allendale, MI · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division II women's basketball home game, Grand Valley State vs. Hillsdale, 1 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet

  Dec 13, 2026 · Detroit, MI · Holiday · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out Live

  Dec 13, 2026 · Detroit, MI · Music · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• Grand Valley State vs. Cedarville (women's basketball)

  Dec 17, 2026 · Allendale, MI · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division II women's basketball home game, Grand Valley State vs. Cedarville, 4 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• ‘Twas The Night Before…by Cirque du Soleil

  Dec 17, 2026 – Dec 27, 2026 · Detroit, MI · Theater & Comedy · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• Western Michigan vs. Great Lakes Christian (men's basketball)

  Dec 18, 2026 · Kalamazoo, MI · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Western Michigan vs. Great Lakes Christian, 7 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Western Michigan vs. Oakland University (women's basketball)

  Dec 19, 2026 · Kalamazoo, MI · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Western Michigan vs. Oakland University, 1 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Grand Valley State vs. Aquinas (men's basketball)

  Dec 20, 2026 · Allendale, MI · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division II men's basketball home game, Grand Valley State vs. Aquinas, 2 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Trans-Siberian Orchestra

  Dec 23, 2026 · Detroit, MI · Music · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• MotorCity Cage Night XXVII

  Dec 27, 2026 · Detroit, MI · Music · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• WWE® Holiday Live Tour

  Dec 29, 2026 · Detroit, MI · Sports · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• Detroit Mercy vs. Milwaukee (men's basketball)

  Dec 30, 2026 · Detroit, MI · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Detroit Mercy vs. Milwaukee, 7 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Detroit Mercy vs. Robert Morris (women's basketball)

  Dec 31, 2026 · Detroit, MI · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Detroit Mercy vs. Robert Morris, 1 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Saginaw Valley State vs. Purdue Northwest (men's basketball)

  Dec 31, 2026 · University Center, MI · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division II men's basketball home game, Saginaw Valley State vs. Purdue Northwest, 7:30 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Saginaw Valley State vs. Purdue Northwest (women's basketball)

  Dec 31, 2026 · University Center, MI · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division II women's basketball home game, Saginaw Valley State vs. Purdue Northwest, 5:30 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics