To celebrate its restoration and grand reopening, Michigan Central and Ford are throwing a big party this Thursday, June 6. They're holding a concert in front of Michigan Central Station, and there will be a lot happening in Corktown over the next week. Here's what we know.

When: Thursday, June 6, 8:30 p.m.

Where: Roosevelt Park in front of the train station

Who will be there:

The Eminem-produced Live from Detroit: The Concert at Michigan Central will feature Diana Ross, Jack White, Big Sean, Common, Illa J, Kierra Sheard, Melissa Etheridge, Theo Parrish, Slum Village, the Clark Sisters, Sky Jetta, Jelly Roll, Fantasia and surprise special guests. There will also be Detroit Lions great Barry Sanders, along with Jared Goff and Amon-Ra St. Brown.

How to watch:

The free concert "sold out" in five minutes, so if you don't have a ticket, you can't get in. But there are plenty of ways to see it. If you're staying home, Peacock  will stream it on June 6 at 8:30 p.m.; NBC will air a one-hour primetime special on June 9 starting at 7 p.m. The concert will air locally on June 6 with pre-show coverage beginning at 8 p.m. followed by live post-show coverage at 10 p.m. on Local 4, and stream on Local 4+ and ClickOnDetroit.com. 

If you want to watch with friends, many places will be holding watch parties:

  • Campus Martius Park 800 Woodward Ave., with capacity for 5,000 people.  
  • The Corner Ballpark at 1680 Michigan Ave., with capacity for 2,500 people.
  • Alpino Detroit - Michigan Central Opening Reception Hour at 1426 Bagley St.
  • Armando’s Mexican Restaurant - MC Open Watch Part at 4242 Vernor Hwy.
  • La Jalisciense Supermercado & Taqueria at 3923 Vernor Hwy.
  • Mexican Town Bakery at 4300 Vernor Hwy.
  • Batch Brewing Company at 1400 Porter St.
  • Black Ginger (In the Trumbull and Porter Hotel) at 1331 Trumbull STE 100.
  • McShane’s Irish Pub at 1460 Michigan Ave.
  • Mercury Burger Bar at 2163 Michigan Ave.
  • Momento Gelato and Coffee at 2120 Trumbull.
  • Slows BBQ at 2138 Michigan Ave.

Where to park:

This could be tricky. Roads will be closed around the train station (more on that below). 

According to a press release:

  • Street parking for non-residential visitors will not be allowed in the area surrounding The Station on June 6. Attendees are encouraged to use public parking closer to downtown. 

  • Rideshare services will be permitted to drop off attendees a few blocks from The Station, and concertgoers will need to proceed on foot to the concert entry gates.

  • Parking in the Bagley Mobility Hub will not be available for the general public on June 6.

Parking and Shuttle Information

Michigan Central and Ford Motor Company are working with MGM Grand Detroit and Bedrock to ensure smooth access to the venue. 

Bedrock is offering parking in its garages at 1701 W. Lafayette and 1401 First St. for $10, including a shuttle ride to Michigan Central.  

Attendees can also park on the fifth through ninth floors of the MGM Grand Detroit garage at 1777 Third St and use rideshare apps to reach Michigan Central.

Road closures:

Streets that are closed will be available for pedestrians only - no cars, trucks, bikes, scooters, etc. A map is provided below. 

The following street closures will be in effect for 24 hours starting at 5 a.m. on June 1- 5 and again from June 7-11:

Full Closure:

  • 14th St: Closed from Michigan Ave to Marantette St.

  • Dalzelle St: Closed from 14th St to 15th St.

  • Marantette St: Closed from 14th to 15th St.

  • 15th St: Closed from Dalzelle St to Marantette St.

  • Lacombe Dr: Closed from Vernor W to 15th St.

  • Vernor Hwy: Closed from 17th St to Vernor W/Lacombe Dr.

Lane Closure:

  • Vernor: The easternmost curb lane of Vernor Hwy from Newark to Michigan Ave is closed.

  • Rose: The southernmost lane of Rose will be occupied between 17th and Vernor. 

  • Michigan Ave: The bike, parking, and bus decel lane will be utilized on Michigan Ave between Vernor and 14th.

The following street closures will be in effect starting at midnight on June 6 to 8 a.m. on June 7:

Full Closure:

  • Michigan Ave: Closed from 17th St to Wabash St

  • 14th St: Closed from W Fisher Service Dr to Bagley St

  • Dalzelle St: Closed from 14th St to 15th St

  • Marantette St: Closed from 14th to 15th St

  • 15th St: Closed from Dalzelle St to Marantette St

  • Lacombe Dr: Closed from Vernor W to 15th St

  • Vernor W: Closed from Michigan Ave to Lacombe Dr

  • 17th St: Closed from Michigan Ave to Lacombe Dr

  • Vernor Hwy: Closed from 17th St to Newark St

  • Rose St: Closed

Residents (including business owners) and rideshare drop-off and pick-up only:

  • Michigan Ave: 17th to Jeffries Service Dr

Residents only (including business owners):

  • Michigan Ave: Wabash St to Rosa Parks Blvd. 

  • Wabash St: Michigan Ave to Bagley St.

  • Vermont St: Michigan Ave to Bagley St.

  • Dalzelle St: 14th St to Rosa Parks Blvd.

  • Marantette St: 14th St to Rosa Parks Blvd.

Lane Closure:

  • Bagley: The northernmost west bound bike/parking lane of Bagley from Rosa Parks to 14th will be occupied. The southernmost curb lane of eastbound Bagley will be occupied from 14th east to mid-block to Vermont St. 

The following street closures will be in effect from June 12-16

Full Closure:

  • Lacombe Dr: Closed from Vernor W to 15th St.

  • 15th St: Closed from Dalzelle St to Marantette St.

Lane Closure:

  • Dalzelle St: The southernmost westbound lane will be closed from 15th to 14th streets.

 Are you heading to the concert or the Open house this week? Let us know in the comments.