Music in the Market

Explore American music through the ages.

Band playing instruments on the stage in the Market.
Band playing on the main stage in the Market

Music in the Market

For more than 250 years, communities across America have united, building the nation brick by brick and note by note. This summer's "From Sea to Shining Sea: 250 Years of Sound" program commemorates the country's semiquincentennial by tracing the rich history of American music through the ages.

Please visit this page throughout the village season for updates and information on our programs.

About Detroit Central Market
Originally constructed in 1860 in downtown Detroit, the vegetable shed from the Detroit Central Market now stands fully reconstructed in Greenfield Village.

After a storied 160-plus-year history that included commerce, near-demolition and then reconstruction, the Detroit Central Market became the first historic structure added to Greenfield Village since 2000. Guests can learn more about the historic market's significance by engaging with our village presenters, exploring Detroit Central Market Weekends and more.

Access to Music in the Market and Detroit Central Market Weekends is included with village admission and free for members.

Performances

2027 programming will be announced next year. Please check back for more information.

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  • Glass Shop
  • Daily
  • 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
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  • Pottery Shop
  • Daily
  • 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
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