For years, Southwest Fest has celebrated the music, culture, and community that define Southwest Detroit. This August, Fridays at the Station welcomes Southwest Fest to curate a special evening honoring the artists, sounds, and stories that make the neighborhood such a vital part of Detroit’s cultural identity.
Enjoy live performances, DJ sets, and artists from the Southwest Detroit community in a one-night-only experience rooted in creativity, connection, and neighborhood pride. Join us as we celebrate the spirit of Southwest Fest at Michigan Central.
Celebrate the spirit of Southwest Fest at Fridays at the Station this August with an evening of music, movement, and community. Experience high-energy breakdance performances by Motor City Street Dance Academy, vibrant hip-hop and Latin music, the colorful traditions of Ballet Folklórico WSU, and live performances from Grupo Autónomo and Gabriel Duran to close out the night.
Step inside The Study for a live recording of Colorful Conversations, where artist Mila Lynn and muralist Freddy Diaz discuss creative careers, public art, and artistic practice while original portraits are created in real time. Before you leave, add your name to the Community Mural—a collaborative artwork that invites every guest to leave their mark and become part of the story.
Join us as we celebrate the enduring spirit of Southwest Fest and the community that continues to shape Detroit’s cultural story.
'Fridays at Station' x SW Fest
Durante años, Southwest Fest ha celebrado la música, cultura, y comunidad que definen a Southwest Detroit. Este agosto, Fridays at the Station le da la bienvenida a Southwest Fest para curar una noche especial honrando los artistas, sonidos, e historias que hacen del barrio una parte tan vital de la identidad cultural de Detroit.
Disfruta de presentaciones en vivo, sets de DJ, y artistas de la comunidad de Southwest Detroit en una experiencia única basada en creatividad, conexión, y orgullo del barrio. Únete a nosotros mientras celebramos el espíritu de Southwest Fest en Michigan Central.
Celebra el espíritu de Southwest Fest en Fridays at the Station este agosto con una noche de música, movimiento, y comunidad. Experimenta presentaciones dinámicas de breakdance de Motor City Street Dance Academy, vibrante música hip-hop y latina, las coloridas tradiciones de Ballet Folklórico WSU, y presentaciones en vivo de Grupo Autónomo y Gabriel Duran para cerrar la noche.
Entra a The Study para una grabación en vivo de Colorful Conversations, donde la artista Mila Lynn y el muralista Freddy Diaz hablan sobre carreras creativas, arte público, y práctica artística mientras se crean retratos originales en tiempo real. Antes de irte, añade tu nombre al Community Mural — una obra de arte colaborativa que invita a cada visitante a dejar su marca y convertirse en parte de la historia.
Únete a nosotros mientras celebramos el espíritu perdurable de Southwest Fest y la comunidad que continúa moldeando la historia cultural de Detroit.
