The upbeat, six-day festival unites metro Detroit’s diverse communities and ethnic groups through music, dance and art from around the world – and creates a dialogue where participants embrace freedom of expression. Over its significant 33 year history, the festival has strategically grown into a celebrated, beloved summer festival - one of the few remaining large-scale, FREE ADMISSION music festivals in the area.

This year’s headliners include electro-world music artists Transglobal Underground from England; Afro Cuban ensemble Big Palladium 3; and Don Was performing twice with a tribute to the MC5 and also the Don Was Detroit All Star Revue with a global theme of “Peace, Love and Understanding.”

Concert of Colors features a Caribbean carnival and parade, dance and music from around the world, global food vendors, art exhibits, film, poetry, discussions, interactive art for kids, and more.

Along with the DIA, entertainment and activities will also be held at the Arab American National Museum, The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, Hellenic Museum of Michigan, Detroit Historical Society and Museum, Carr Center, DSO, Scarab Club, Third Man Records, University of Michigan Detroit Center, and Michigan Science Center, among others.

To view the full festival line-up, visit www.concertofcolors.com.