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This April, we showed work at Interface from Michigan Central Art's 2025 Creative Residents — Nicolas Kisic Aguirre, Ananda Ray, and Salam Rida — and hundreds gathered to see their work that dissects technology and society.

Take a listen as they describe their time on-site building their work in partnership with Newlab and funded in part by the Knight Foundation.

Stay tuned for our announcement of our 2026 Residents

Michigan Central x Newlab Art + Technology 2025 Fellows This April, we showed work at Interface from Michigan Central Art's 2025 Creative Residents — Nicolas Kisic Aguirre, Ananda Ray, and Salam Rida — and hundred...

In observance of Memorial Day, public access to The Station at Michigan Central will be limited from May 25–29.

•Monday, May 25 (Memorial Day): The Station will be closed to the public.

•Tuesday, May 26 – Friday, May 29: Retail shops will be closed, and public access will be limited to Yellow Light Coffee & Donuts only.

•Saturday, May 30: Normal operating hours resume.

We look forward to welcoming you back for full hours next weekend. Plan your visit at http://michigancentral.com/visit

Fridays at The Station returns this summer with a new series built around sound, artistry, and Detroit culture.

On June 12, we kick things off with a fully curated concert experience featuring The At-Will Band with Al’ Exist, Rēdi Choi, DJ Stacye J, and DJ KRW.

The night moves seamlessly from set to set — from DJ Stacye J to The At-Will Band featuring Al’ Exist, a DJ and drummer set with DJ KRW and At-Will, and a closing performance with The At-Will Band featuring Rēdi Choi.

For The At-Will Band, Detroit’s music culture demands authenticity — and performing inside The Station means carrying that energy into a space with real history and legacy behind it. “Spaces like The Station naturally raise the standard,” the group shared. “We don’t take that lightly.”

New in June, Detroit artist Oshun Williams launches Study Sessions inside The Study at Michigan Central — an intimate conversation series spotlighting artists, creatives, and cultural voices. Through conversation, visuals, and audience engagement, Oshun will discuss his work, creative process, and perspectives as an artist in Detroit.

More than a concert, this is a night rooted in musicianship, collaboration, and the feeling of being in the right room at the right time.

June is just the beginning. July and August artists will be revealed soon.

Ticket Link: https://friday-night-at-the-station-ktaj8.tripleseattickets.com/registration/select

Last week, Fridays at The Station welcomed Detroit jazz legend Marion Hayden back to the place where this series first began.

Joined by Straight Ahead, the Grammy-nominated group she co-founded, the evening became a celebration of Detroit’s musical legacy, women in jazz, and the power of live performance to bring people together. From soulful improvisation to Latin rhythms and moments of pure joy, the music filled every corner of The Station.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for another unforgettable night at The Station at Michigan Central. And thank you to erika.irie for closing out the evening with an incredible set.

Detroit’s favorite night out continues next month. www.michigancentral.com/events 🎶

The next stop: history you can wear. 🚉

Inspired by our archive of salvaged tickets from The Station’s time as a bustling train depot, our new Ticket Collection merch celebrates the legacy, movement, and stories that helped shape Detroit and Michigan Central.

Stop by The Shop at Michigan Central to see the collection in person and purchase your favorite while supplies last.

Hours: Wednesday–Sunday | 10AM–5PM
Plus extended hours during Fridays at The Station.

See you at The Station soon.

You know the Pistons won again ❤️ 💙

The Station is buzzing!

Today we opened The Mezz, an incredible new workspace on The Station’s mezzanine level. From grabbing a coffee at Yellow Light to mapping out the next big tech breakthrough, our newest members are officially moved in and ready to start building their next big idea.

Detroit has always been a city of makers and doers, and The Mezz is designed to give today’s creators the tools they need to succeed.

Curious about working inside a Detroit icon?

See what membership looks like. https://hubs.ly/Q044nDqG0

Detroit’s favorite night out returns May 8.

Fridays at The Station welcomes Marion Hayden back home to Detroit. A legend in her own right, Hayden has spent decades shaping and carrying forward the city’s jazz legacy.

She performs with Straight Ahead, the Grammy-nominated ensemble she co-founded. Emerging from Detroit’s storied jazz scene, Straight Ahead broke barriers as the first all-women jazz group signed to Atlantic Records. Their sound is eclectic and soulful, moving across jazz, Latin music, and jazzy hip-hop with performances rooted in power, joy, and musical precision.

The night continues with sounds from DJ erika.irie.

May 8, 2026 | 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
The Station at Michigan Central

Tickets available now: https://bit.ly/4tjfIYB

Wishing you a safe and happy Easter! 🌷 The Station at Michigan Central will be fully closed on Easter Sunday.

Easter Sunday – April 5th

We look forward to welcoming you before or after the holiday. Plan your visit at michigancentral.com/visit.