Saturday, November 28 - Doors 7pm - 21+ Grab your favorite 80s jams, throw in some iconic retro fashion, add a dash of flair, and top it off with a dazzling video extravaganza—what do you get? The Mega 80s! Since bursting onto the Detroit music scene, they've taken southeast Michigan by storm. These masters of the 80s vibe are still rocki...
Saturday, July 25 - Doors 8pm - 18+ Hallowed Hearts: An Emo Night celebrates the evolution of emo culture from a misunderstood label to a thriving, and now nostalgic communal experience uniting fans through emo's authenticity and emotional resonance. Emphasizing inclusivity and connection, the event fosters friendships and breaks down bar...
Saturday, June 13 - Doors 7pm - All Ages The Brokes are a note-for-note tribute to the Strokes formed in 2022 by five mainstays of the Toronto music world. After what was to be a one-off Halloween show, demand for more was made clear and has only grown with a perfect track record of sell-out Toronto performances. With a deep repertoire of song...
Saturday, May 16 - Doors 7pm - All Ages HELL'S BELLES are first and foremost dedicated AC/DC fanatics. This is what we all have in common. We're all part of a huge community of devotees to one of the greatest rock-n-roll bands in the world. This is who we all are, and this is what HELL'S BELLES strives to deliver with mechanical precisi...
Friday, October 16 - Doors 6pm - 21+ HAPPY HOUR DANCE CLUB is the all-ladies dance party for women who still love to jam out—and dip out by 10. No late-night chaos here, just early-evening magic. Expect four hours of nonstop bangers from the '80s, '90s, and 2000s, a packed dance floor, throw-down DJs, multimedia visuals, lasers, and feel-...
Friday, April 24 - Doors 7pm - All Ages ***Due to unforeseen health issues with the band, Van Hagar: A Van Halen Sammy Hagar Era Tribute on Fri, Apr. 24 has been canceled.We appreciate your understanding and hope to welcome Van Hagar, and you, back to the Magic Bag soon ❤️ Please return your tickets to point of purchase.*** Formed in 2015, Van Haga...
Saturday, May 23 - Doors 7pm - All Ages **SOLD OUT** Electric Six. The band that put out an album a year for what seemed like 666 years. The most reliable act in show business, there was simply no question that each year would bring another E6 record on Metropolis Records. Mayans based their calendar on Electric Six. Flocks of migrating birds used ...
Friday, May 8 - Doors 7pm - All Ages "Steering away from familiar Southern blues-funk tropes, Venson copped a bit of Prince's sexy synth swagger, a welcome addition that kept the music sounding fresh. Another element she's borrowed from Prince is a sense of casual virtuosity." — Rolling Stone Heralded as one of "Austin's rising stars" by Roll...
Saturday, November 21 - Doors 7pm - 21+ Mega 80s: Take a handful of your favorite 80's songs, a splash of some retro fashion, a pinch of panache and an eye-popping video spectacle in the background and what do you get? The Mega 80's, of course! Since their emergence onto the Detroit music scene, the Mega 80's have taken southeast Michigan...
Friday, August 28 - Doors 8pm - 21+ 🎤 I LOVE R&B PARTY! 🎶 The Ultimate R&B Party Experience Get ready to sing, sway, and vibe all night long as I LOVE R&B brings the heat across the country! This is not your average party—this is a full-blown celebration of the greatest era in R&B music. From 90s throwbacks to early 2000s ...
Thursday, December 31 - Doors 8pm - 21+ For 23 years, Mega 80s has been Detroit's gold standard for live music nostalgia — not just a cover band, but a time machine with better lighting. This New Year's Eve, they're flipping the tape and dropping a brand-new show built for the next era of party people. Think: bigger sound, sharper moves,...
Friday, December 12 - Doors 7pm - All Ages Get out and love the one you're with! Carry On, the Midwest's top Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young tribute, returns to the Magic Bag in Ferndale on Friday, December 12 for a magical evening of musical selections from the legendary performers.Unlike many tribute bands who dress and play the characters of th...
Friday, October 2 - Doors 7pm - 21+ 🎉 It's 80s vs. 90s Night — and the gloves (and scrunchies) are off! 🎉Get ready for a totally tubular throwdown as The Square Pegz bring the best of the big-haired, synth-blasted '80s to battle it out with Class of '98, repping the flannel-fueled jams of the '90s.Will it be Madonna or Nirvana? Prince or ...
Wednesday, December 10 - Doors 7pm - All Ages ***This event is sold out*** The Squirrel Nut Zippers bring their joyous, raucous Christmas Caravan Tour back again performing all of the hits from Holidays past. From heartwarming ballads to boisterous dance tunes, the band conjures an atmosphere nestled somewhere between the wondrous lights of Christm...
Friday, April 24 - Doors 8pm - 18+ Lost Signals is an immersive party experience that blends the best of Indie Rock and Indie Dance with a cosmic twist. Broadcasting from deep within the galaxy, we amplify not just the music, but the energy, connection, and adventure of the night. We craft an out-of-this-world experience with stunning stage pr...
Sunday, May 17 - Doors 7pm - All Ages **Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Disciple of the Garden performance on Sunday, May 17 is unfortunately canceled. All tickets will be automatically refunded through TicketWeb. Otherwise, please return your tickets to point of purchase. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and we'll see yo...
Monday, November 17 - Doors 7pm - All Ages ***This Event Is Sold Out** The English Beat is a band with an energetic mix of musical styles and a sound like no other. The band's unique sound has allowed it to endure for nearly four decades and appeal to fans, young and old, all over the world.When The English Beat (known as The Beat in their native E...
Friday, February 27 - Doors 7pm - All Ages DOMESTIC PROBLEMS is a band from Grand Rapids, Michigan. The band likes to have fun. Composed of founding members Andy Holtgreive and Billy Kenny, along with Job Grotsky, John "Ned" Niedzielski, Matt Fouts, and Reggie "R.J." Ness, DOMESTIC PROBLEMS' humble beginnings date back to the early '90s i...
Saturday, March 21 - Doors 7pm - All Ages Celebrating their 30th anniversary, this highly acclaimed act pays tribute to Jim Morrison and The Doors by recreating the magic and intensity of a Doors concert experience. Based out of Venice, California, lead singer Tony Fernandez lives out every move of Jim Morrison on stage and delivers a powerful...
Tuesday, December 31 - Doors 8pm - $30 adv. - 21+ It's the Class of '98 vs. Mega 80's to start off the New Year! Get out of the house and start your New Year's off the retro way as the Class of '98 and the Mega 80's take it to the stage for a battle royale! The concert harkens back to the grand tradition of those great M...
Friday, December 18 - Doors 7pm - 21+ 🎄🔥 It's time to get on the naughty list! The 80s vs 90s Ugly Christmas Sweater & Speedo Party is coming in hot with Mega 80s and Class of '98 battling it out for holiday glory. Think ugly sweaters, tiny Speedos, mistletoe mischief, and way too much spandex. Santa's sleigh won't be the only thing ...
Saturday, January 18 - Doors 7pm - $20 adv. - All Ages The Anti-Freeze Blues Festival returns with the Bobby Murray Revue featuring The Woodward Horns, Raye Williams, Lenny Watkins, Greg Nagy, Smoke Jones and special guests. Detroit has a long history of standout blues performers, many who travelled north from Mississippi and o...
Sunday, August 2 - Doors 2pm - All Ages "LIVE THE WHO" is a tribute to The Who at their unstoppable best; The "Keith Moon Years" from 1964-1978. ...Accept No Substitutes!"LIVE THE WHO" captures the Live FEEL, SOUND, & LOOK of the Worlds Greatest Live Rock 'N' Roll Band of all time.They are the Premier Tribute to The WHO!"LI...
Friday, October 18 - Doors 7pm - $17 adv. - 21+ Celebrate Halloween at the Magic Bag 90s style with the Class Of '98 as the present the Ahhh Real Monster Mash!!!! Drop by the Bag in your best 90s themed costumes for one of the coolest parties on the planet. You definitely don't want to miss this ghoulishly good time of inspired Hallo...
Friday, September 12 - Doors 7pm - All Ages ***Sold Out*** Who Are These Podcasts is coming back to Detroit and this time the show is featuring Dave Landau! Along with Dave and Karl will be local favorites Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, BranDon McAfee, and Eric Zane!! The live podcast will also feature WATP regulars like Producer Chris...
Friday, February 5 - Doors 7pm - All Ages Celebrate the legendary sounds of Nirvana & Kurt Cobain with national traveling Nirvana tribute'Smells Like Nirvana' as they perform songs from Nevermind, In Utero, Bleach, and more (b-sides/rare songs). Smells Like Nirvana is based out of Chicago and is composed of seasoned pros and die-hard fans ...
Saturday, December 5 - Doors 7pm - 21+ 🎉 It's 80s vs. 90s Night — and the gloves (and scrunchies) are off! 🎉 Get ready for a totally tubular throwdown as The Square Pegz bring the best of the big-haired, synth-blasted '80s to battle it out with Class of '98, repping the flannel-fueled jams of the '90s. Will it be Madonna or Nirvana? ...
Saturday, December 26 - Doors 7pm - 21+ Check Your Head! We're giving you a license to ill at the Magic Bag on Saturday, December 26 as the Beastie Boys tribute Imposters In Effect will be in the house for their annual Fake Ass NYE Party!
Thursday, December 10 - Doors 7pm - All Ages Gary's Ho Ho Hoey Rockin Holiday Show has been an annual must see tradition for fans across the country for over three decades. A pioneer of instrumental rock holiday music, Hoey made history with the first-ever full-length rock instrumental album of holiday classics, setting the stage for a ne...
Saturday, August 8 - Doors 7pm - All Ages Mega 80's: Take a handful of your favorite 80's songs, a splash of some retro fashion, a pinch of panache and an eye-popping video spectacle in the background and what do you get? The Mega 80's, of course! Since their emergence onto the Detroit music scene, the Mega 80's have taken southeast...
Saturday, January 10 - Doors 7pm - 21+ The Ultimate 80s Showdown! 🎸✨ Get ready for a night of big hair, neon vibes, and iconic hits as two powerhouse 80s tribute bands take the stage! The high-energy Mega 80s, with their male-fronted flair, bring the unforgettable anthems of the decade to life. Meanwhile, Square Pegz, led by dynamic fema...
Saturday, October 17 - Doors 7pm - 21+ The Mega 80s Annual Halloween Spooktacular! Why you'll love it... This isn't just another tribute show—it's a full-on, retro-themed Halloween experience. Picture yourself in costume, surrounded by pulsing synth-pop and eerie vibes, immersed in an audiovisual spectacle that's one part classic ro...
Saturday, October 31 - Doors 7pm - 21+ Why you SHOULD go This isn't just a show—it's a nostalgia-fueled hate‑off where your favorite decade wins (or loses) one hit at a time. Want to relive your neon-coded 80s or channel your flannel-draped 90s rebellion? Here's your chance. Mega 80s and Class of '98 deliver not only authentic music, but costu...
Saturday, March 14 - Doors 7pm - 21+ The 90's Party PaloozA - The Class of '98 is bringing back all things 90's - The sights, the sounds and the fashions, all wrapped up in an amazing live performance that will even blow away the kids from Bayside High! The Class of '98 keeps you moving with all the old jams you know and love. The band dives deep i...
Friday, April 17 - Doors 7pm - 21+ TICKETS Like all fans of great 80's music, the Mega 80's were heartbroken by the passing of Prince in 2016. In celebration of his musical legacy, the Mega 80's will be including a very special tribute to Prince (one of their favorite artists) into their regular performance on Friday, April 17. Take a han...
Wednesday, November 25 - Doors 7pm - All Ages Thanksgiving Is Still Murder! Join The Smiths United (The Smiths/Morrissey tribute) for an amazing night of retro classics at the Magic Bag on Wednesday, November 25. Used Cars (A Tribute to The Cars) and Hynde Sight (A Tribute to The Pretenders) open the show!
Saturday, December 12 - Doors 7pm - All Ages Celebrating the music of Rock & Roll Hall of Famers The Cure, Re-Cure returns for a hometown show at The Magic Bag! This show will feature guest vocalist, Brian Soto, from California's Cure Tribute, The Curse. Featured in the U.K.'s prestigious Record Collector magazine, Re-Cure digs deep i...
Saturday, September 26 - Doors 7pm - 21+ Grab your favorite 80s jams, throw in some iconic retro fashion, add a dash of flair, and top it off with a dazzling video extravaganza—what do you get? The Mega 80s! Since bursting onto the Detroit music scene, they've taken southeast Michigan by storm. These masters of the 80s vibe are...
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