The Magic Bag
The TicketWeb Inside Scoop
The Magic Bag hosts an eclectic array of music and sets the precedent for notably diverse entertainment in metro-Detroit. Located a mile north of Detroit, it is one of the city’s oldest theatres and Ferndale’s oldest music venue.
Since 1996, it has been continuously voted Detroit's Best Live Music Theater and is hailed as one of the Best Music Venues in Michigan today.
From world-renowned icons to up and coming hopefuls, The Magic Bag is a “unique and intimate venue” showcasing the best in Comedy, Rock, Roots, Rhythm & Blues, Indie, and Alternative.
Since 1996, it has been continuously voted Detroit's Best Live Music Theater and is hailed as one of the Best Music Venues in Michigan today.
From world-renowned icons to up and coming hopefuls, The Magic Bag is a “unique and intimate venue” showcasing the best in Comedy, Rock, Roots, Rhythm & Blues, Indie, and Alternative.
You'll Love It Here
This historic theatre turned Venue has a colorful history. First the Ferndale Theatre in 1929, it became metro Detroit’s first Independent Movie House in the 60’s. An Adult Theatre throughout the late 70’s & early 80’s, it was shut down by the county before opening as a Music Venue in the mid 90’s.
For the last 20 years, The Magic Bag has continuously been voted SouthEast Michigan’s favorite place to see a show.
Located in a hip part of town a mile north of Detroit, the venue has an intimate setting & a pretty cool vibe.
The room is tiered into three sections, so there’s not a bad sight-line in house.
If you’re lucky enough to get down to the pit/stage side, you’ll be so close to the artist that you’ll be able to peak at the set list & maybe even be invited up on stage a la Dancing in the Dark!
Famous Acts to Perform Onstage
Leon Russell, Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, Charles Bradley, Pete Yorn, Dick Dale, Los Straitjackets, The Black Keys, The White Stripes, Bettye LaVaette, Taj Mahal, Dave Davies, Tennis, Lianne La Havas, The Lumineers, The Dandy Warhols, Living Colour, Deertick, Reverned Peyton’s Big Dman Band, Helmet, Lake Street Dive, JD McPherson, The English Beat, The Smithereens, Peter Hook, Ian McLaghan, Rik Emmett, Carl Palmer, Laith Al Saadi, Thomas Dolby, Steve O, Chris Hardwick, Tracy Morgan, Marc Maron, Gilbert Gottfried, Jeffrey Ross…just to name a few!
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Fresh Popcorn, Full Bar & Great Libations! Awesome Restaurants on the block.
Location
22920 Woodward Ave.
Ferndale, MI 48220
How to get here:
Located off Woodward Ave just north of 9 mile & conveniently inbetween I-75 & I-696.
Parking:Off Street Parking & two lots behind the venue.
