Freedom Arts Festival | Midtown Pulse: A Techno and House Music Experience

A Knight Arts Challenge winner, the Freedom Arts Festival connects—and reconnects!—Detroiters to their neighborhood parks. Featuring music, dance, storytelling, and art reflecting Detroit’s multicultural tapestry, the festival brings together freedom, racial justice, history, and connection to place through arts & culture.

Dive into the beats of Detroit's iconic house and techno music, celebrating their profound heritage and global cultural influence. This event is a tribute to the legendary status of techno and house music, deeply intertwined with the city's history and fueled by its spirit of innovation. Get ready to groove to the electrifying sounds of techno and house against the backdrop of Midtown's Selden Courtyard, surrounded by a diverse array of local restaurants. Join us for an afternoon of music, art, food, and the unique sense of unity that defines Detroit's music scene.

Free