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Motorball is the biggest circuit festival to take place in Motor City, Detroit featuring the worlds top DJS.
Motorball is the biggest circuit party to take place in Motor City, Detroit featuring the world’s top DJS.
- Stay Downtown close to the city’s top attractions and take a rideshare to Ferndale. The Detroit Foundation Hotel is rated “Superb” by guests, full of charm and character with spacious rooms, a gym and perfect location.
The Event
- Next Edition: Awaiting date and theme.
- Get ready for the biggest circuit event in Detroit as Motorball drives into town in June.
- The world’s best known Circuit DJs descend on Detroit for the weekend to help raise money for Affirmations, Ruth Ellis Center, and LGBT Detroit!
- This year the event falls during the annual Detroit Pride celebrations.
- Events take over the Olympus Theatre and Eagle Bar in the Menjos Entertainment complex, home to the city’s busiest gay venues. Located a 14-minute drive from downtown detroit.
Motorball Detroit Schedule
- Full program to be announced.
The Venues
- The Eagle Detroit – Located in Menjos on W McNichols Road, a Longtime gay entertainment complex, featuring drinks & a dance floor, plus live events & karaoke nights.
- Menjos Complex – Olympus Theater – A beautiful eclectic and engaging gem of a theater located in the historic Palmer Park district.
The Organisers
- MotorBall Detroit Circuit Festival is presented by Geared for Life, a Detroit-based organization whose mission is to enhance the lives of LGBTQ+ citizens in the State of Michigan through education, awareness and special event activities.
- Motorball is produced by Thots and Prayers, Detroit’s hottest LGBTQ+ friendly dance party with DJ Jace and Bentley James.
Popular Hotels in Detroit
The following Detroit hotels are located in the Downtown district. Ferndale, home to many of the city’s gay bars is a 17 minute drive from Downtown.
MGM Grand Detroit, Aloft Detroit, DoubleTree Suites, Atheneum Suite Hotel
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1777 3rd Street, Detroit, Michigan 48226
Featuring an on-site casino, Topgolf lounge, luxury spa and indoor infinity-edge pool, this MGM Grand offers on-site dining and live entertainment in Detroit, Michigan.
Every room at MGM Grand Detroit provides a 50-inch flat-screen HDTV with premium cable channels and complimentary bottled water. Private bathrooms offer spa-inspired showers with rainfall shower heads.
1 Park Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48226
Located in the David Whitney building in downtown Detroit, this hotel features a bar and lounge for guests to relax, a fitness centre and free high speed WiFi. Less than 500 km from The Fillmore.
A 42 inch flat-screen TV and beds with pillowtop mattresses are included in every room at the Aloft Detroit at David Whitney. Amenities like a coffee maker, refrigerator and desk are provided for guests’ convenience.
525 West Lafayette Boulevard, Detroit, Michigan 48226
This downtown Detroit hotel offers on-site dining and a state-of-the-art fitness center. Just a 7-minute walk from MGM Grand Detroit Casino, the hotel provides free WiFi
A 32-inch flat-screen cable TV with HBO and video games is featured in the contemporary rooms at DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Detroit Downtown – Fort Shelby. There is also a coffee maker, desk and safe.
1000 Brush Street, Detroit, Michigan 48226
This Detroit hotel is located in the Greektown District, next to the Greektown Casino. The all-suite hotel offers free WiFi, free area shuttle service
42-inch flat-screen TV and MP3 docking station in every spacious suite. Separate sitting areas and room service during select hours are also available. A refrigerated mini-bar and in-room safe are available in all rooms.
276 Riopelle St, Detroit, Michigan 48207
The apartment is a 12-minute walk from Saint Andrews Hall. This apartment will provide guests with 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV and air conditioning. The accommodation is equipped with a kitchen. There is an indoor swimming pool for guests. Free private parking is possible on site
305 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48226
Accommodation is fitted with air conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with bath or shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries. A dishwasher, a microwave and oven are also featured, as well as a kettle and a coffee machine.
139 Cadillac Square, Detroit, Michigan 48226
Accommodation is fitted with air conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with bath or shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries. A dishwasher, a microwave and fridge are also offered, as well as a kettle and a coffee machine.
415 Clifford Street, Detroit, Michigan 48226
Accommodation is fitted with air conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with bath or shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries. A dishwasher, a microwave and fridge are also provided, as well as a kettle and a coffee machine. A gym and laundry facilities are available
2906 Cass Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48201
This gay dive bar has been around for more than 25 years and offers a welcoming atmosphere. good price drinks, karaoke and dancing
19404 Sherwood Street, Detroit, Michigan 48234
This gay bar gets busy after 3am, this is the place that everyone heads to that want to keep partying
205 West 9 Mile Road, Ferndale, Michigan 48220
Open since 2004, Soho continues to be the area's most premier gay bar, catering to the LGBT community.
It features a diverse and easy-going environment where all are welcome!
Soho Ferndale has a great weekly line-up of trivia, karaoke, dance parties, and sweet drink specials.
18931 West Warren Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48228
Friendly staff, good Dj and regular shows are on offer in this fun gay bar
16920 West Warren Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48228
If you are looking for a bar with friendly staff, great drinks and awesome entertainment then Gigis Gay Bar is the place for you.
Offering Drag Shows, Hot Dancers and good DJs
744 East Savannah Street, Highland Park, Michigan 48203
Friendly gay bar with a Dj popular with 18 to 20+ crowd
8070 Greenfield Road, Detroit, Michigan 48228
This is a great gay bar where you will always feel welcomed.
Offering a dance floor, pool table, Drink Specials, Happy Hour, regular Drag shows and events
An outdoor patio for summertime
928 West Mcnichols Road, Highland Park, Michigan 48203
An Awesome Bar and Entertainment Complex.
Great Staff, Fun Events, Drinks At A Reasonable Price, Pool Table, Sunday Tea Dance, Dance Floor and Stage,
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