Plan Your Visit

DLECTRICITY Venues and Hours

DLECTRICITY is scheduled for:

Friday, September 24, 2021 | 7:00 p.m. – midnight
Saturday, September 25th, 2021 | 7:00 p.m. – midnight

DLECTRICITY showcases over 40 art installations and performances in Detroit’s Cultural Center, an area bound by Cass Avenue, Warren Avenue, Brush Street and Kirby Street, and DTE’s Beacon Park downtown. All art installations are located outdoors. Please check out the map HERE.

Venues Hosting Art Installations:

DLECTRICITY is Family-Friendly

DLECTRICITY may be a night-time festival, but it is still family-friendly for all visitors. All of our art installations located throughout the festival are appropriate for children, and many have interactive components. Highlights include:

42 Levels (Blair Adams) – The Interactive Magic Mirror
CMAP – Lantern Landscapes: The Past Spreads Out Before Us
Steven Gutierrez – Creatures are LIT
Roland Graf/Assocreation; Michael Rodemer; Nick Tobier/EverydayPlaces – All-Nite Tetherball
Scenocosme : Gregory Lasserre and Anais met den Ancxt – Distances
Mariana Carranza – ephemeral angels
Mike Gould – Lasers: Make Light Play
Angela Fraleigh and Josh Miller – Sound the Deep Waters
Pneuhaus – Canopy
Bradley Scherzer – POOF!

Dlectricity Map

The DLECTRICITY map is a mobile-friendly tool for visitors that lists each project by their number. Click on the number to pull up a tab to learn more about the artist and their artwork. You can even walk through the festival footprint exploring art installations by following the numbers in order—#1 Joo Won Park – Electronic Music Ensembles is a great place to start and is located right near Wayne State’s parking deck on Putnam Street.

Each art installation will have signage on site that will include a QR code that visitors can scan to learn more about the artist.

You will be able to pick up a printed map with a list of the art installations and the schedule of performances at the DLECTRICITY Information booth located on Kirby Street (between Woodward and John R).

You can also check out the full list of artworks HERE and the performance schedule HERE.

Drive to Midtown Detroit

Please see the directions below for suggested driving routes:

DRIVING SOUTHBOUND/NORTHBOUND I-75 (CHRYSLER FREEWAY)

1 Take the Mack Avenue Exit 52.
2 Turn onto Mack Avenue and drive west four blocks to Woodward Avenue.
3 Head north onto Woodward Avenue.

1 Take the Warren Avenue Exit 53A.
2 Turn onto Warren Avenue and drive five blocks to Woodward Avenue.

DRIVING SOUTHBOUND/NORTHBOUND M-10 (THE LODGE)

1 Take the Forest/Warren Avenue Exit 3.
2 Turn onto Forest (which is one-way heading east).
3 Drive east four blocks to Woodward Avenue.

FROM DETROIT METRO AIRPORT

Driving to Midtown is about a 25-minute drive east from Detroit Metro Airport.

I-94: Drive eastbound on I-94, take exit 215C (Woodward Ave/Brush St.). Turn right onto John R. St. Follow John R. St. towards the Detroit Institute of Arts.

Parking at DLECTRICITY

Expect to pay anywhere between $7-15 for parking in Midtown Detroit. There is metered parking on the street, but it may be difficult to come by during DLECTRICITY.

CULTURAL CENTER:

Detroit Institute of Arts Parking Lot | Cash + Credit Card
Located on John R. St., south of Kirby St. and north of Warren Ave., across from the DIA.

Wayne State University Parking Structure 6 | Cash + Credit Card
61 Putnam

Wayne State University Parking Structure 8 | Cash + Credit Card
91 W. Forest

Wayne State University Parking Lot 23
38 W. Palmer

BEACON PARK/CIRCLE PARK:

MGM Grand Detroit Parking Garage

District Detroit Parking
2121 Cass Avenue

District Detroit Parking
2055 Cass Avenue

Bike to Midtown Detroit

DLECTRICITY will have a FREE bike and stroller valet area sponsored by Wheelhouse Detroit located on Farnsworth Street near Woodward Avenue, located between the Detroit Institute of Arts and the University of Michigan’s Rackham Building.

Bike Share with MOGO
MoGo is Detroit’s first public bike sharing system, with 620 bikes at 75 stations across six Metro Detroit cities. Designed for quick trips around town, MoGo is a fun, flexible and convenient way to get around.

Use code ‘MOGOS3PT’ to get a discount off your MOGO usage over the DLECTRICITY weekend!

Bike racks are conveniently located all around Midtown and can be found at many participating DLECTRICITY venues. Please avoid riding on Woodward Avenue because of the QLINE and heavy car traffic.

We encourage bicyclists to participate in the DLECTRICITY Light Bike Parade scheduled for Saturday, September 25, at dark. Learn More.

DDOT or SMART BUS

DDOT Bus — Most city buses intersect with Woodward Avenue. The Woodward bus route is #4 and runs 24/7 and is accessible from Plum Market downtown and all along Woodward. It stops north of Warren on either side near the DIA. Other popular routes include #16-Dexter (on Cass) which can take you all the way down to DTE’s Beacon Park and #8-Warren. Click here for a system map.

SMART Bus — Most SMART buses operate in the suburbs but some run during rush hour and the FAST routes run all day. They run on Gratiot, Woodward & Michigan Ave so you can transfer to them to reach the Cultural Center. Click here for a system map.

TransitApp is one of the best ways to plan your trip. SMART also offers an app. Both are good for planning trips but you cannot purchase fares on them. For more information on how to travel to Detroit’s Cultural Center or DTE’s Beacon Park, check out Transit Guide: Detroit.

Scooters

You’re likely to find a Bird, Spin, Lime or Boaz scooter on just about every street corner. Be careful riding on the sidewalks due to pedestrians and turning cars. Use caution if riding in the streets. In the Cultural Center the only street with bike lanes is Cass. For more transit options, check out Transit Guide: Detroit.

Hotels

There are plenty of places to stay in Detroit, including several hotels in the greater downtown area.

Official DLECTRICITY Hotel Partner:

Other Hotels to Choose From:

Hotel St. Regis
Aloft Detroit at The David Whitney
The Westin Book Cadillac

You can search for other accommodations through Visit Detroit.

Where to Drink and Dine

DLECTRICITY will have have a food truck and beverage court located on Kirby Street between Woodward and John R. For more information on where to drink or dine, check out: VisitMidtown.com.

Contact Us With Your Questions

Contact Midtown Detroit, Inc., the producer of DLECTRICITY with your questions. Call (313) 420-6000 or email: [email protected].

A festival Information Booth will be located on Kirby Street in the Cultural Center and will be able to answer your questions on site.