Stop Missing Shows

New Found Glory in Detroit

606 users on tonedeaf are tracking New Found Glory

Never miss another New Found Glory show near Detroit.

New Found Glory
Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill — Sterling Heights, MI

New Found Glory formed in Coral Springs, Florida in the late 90s and basically defined what pop punk sounded like for a generation. Their self-titled debut in 2000 and follow-up "From the Screen to Your Stereo" established them as the band that could write hooks sharp enough to stick in your head for years. "My Friends Over You" became their signature moment—a song about choosing your friends over a relationship that somehow resonated way beyond its simple premise. They've kept at it for over two decades, never chasing trends but not quite willing to disappear either. The band's been through lineup changes and label shifts, but they've maintained the core appeal: earnest, melodic rock that doesn't require you to be fifteen to appreciate, even if it definitely hits different when you are.

Shows are loud singalongs where everyone knows the words. Crowd's genuinely there for it, not just going through the motions. They play the hits without irony and the energy never really dips. People lose their minds in the best way possible.

Known for My Friends Over You, Head on Collision, Dressed to Kill, All the Same, This Disaster

New Found Glory stopped by The Fillmore Detroit on a late August night, running through 23 songs that traced their entire catalog. They leaned into the deep cuts—"Doubt Full," "Failure's Not Flattering," "At Least I'm Known for Something"—the kind of tracks that separate casual listeners from people who actually know the band. "My Friends Over You" closed things out, which felt right. The setlist had the shape of a band comfortable with their own history, not worried about proving anything.

Detroit's punk and alternative lineage runs deep—from MC5 to White Stripes to contemporary acts keeping that raw edge alive. Pop-punk sits in an interesting space here: it's got the hooks and accessibility that appeal to mainstream crowds, but it lacks the grit and regional identity that typically gets Detroit excited. That said, the city's always had room for earnest, guitar-driven pop hooks alongside its heavier influences.

Stay in Corktown, where vintage buildings and independent shops give the neighborhood actual character. Dinner at Selden Standard for refined cooking that doesn't announce itself. Spend an afternoon at the Detroit Institute of Arts—the murals and permanent collection justify the trip alone, and the building itself is worth the walk. The city's music history lives in these spaces. Catch the show, then grab late drinks somewhere on Michigan Avenue. You'll understand why Detroit crowds expect rigor from their musicians.

Stop missing shows.

tonedeaf. reads your music library and emails you when artists you actually listen to have shows near Detroit. No app. No ads. No noise.

Sign Up Free