The choice of 18-and-over night clubs in Detroit is limited, because the drinking age is 21. Although they won't be served alcohol, those who are 18 and over do have options when it comes to enjoying a night of entertainment at a club. These nightclubs tend to be more like concert halls that feature live bands and DJs, as well as dance parties.
Altered State is a popular dance party held every Saturday evening at the State Theater, a large venue in downtown Detroit that is a dance club and also offers live music. The Saturday show features up-tempo dance music spun by DJs, and is open to anyone 18 and over. The State Theater is a large facility with multiple dance floors in a building that can accommodate up to 1,500 people. The Altered State party begins at 10 p.m. on Saturdays, and the dress code does not allow athletic wear, sleeveless shirts, baggy clothes, or athletic caps.
Altered State
2115 Woodward Ave.
Detroit, MI
313-961-5451
Located in Ferndale, in the northern suburbs of Detroit, the Magic Bag features live music most nights of the week and is open to patrons 18 years or older. Entertainers at this popular club include both local and national bands. The type of music varies, but classic rock and roll is the most prevalent. The club holds retro-music nights and has shows devoted to songs by bands such as Metallica and Led Zeppelin. On Wednesdays and Thursdays the Magic Bag also hosts movie nights. Patrons can watch movies for $2 admission beginning at 9:30 p.m. Magic Bag hosts concerts as well, and ticket prices vary based on who's performing.
Magic Bag
22920 Woodward Ave
Ferndale, MI 48220
248-544.3030
themagicbag.com
The Backstreet Nightclub, located in a shopping plaza, got its start in 1979 and serves an 18-and-over crowd on both Friday and Saturday evenings. Patrons 18 and over--yet still under 21--pay twice as much as patrons over 21. The Backstreet Nightclub primarily draws a gay crowd, although it also entertains straight and curious patrons with DJ music, video screens, and various drink specials. Male dancers and scantily-clad bartenders are regularly featured. The club has three different sections, multiple dance floors, and four separate bars, including one located outside.
Backstreet Nightclub
15606 Joy Road
Detroit, MI 48235
313-838-6699
