Sesame Street Live Detroit 2026: Elmo at the Fox Theatre Nov. 8

Elmo, Abby Cadabby and Cookie Monster are coming to Woodward Avenue. “Sesame Street Live! Elmo’s Got the Moves,” a touring stage show built around singing, dancing, and getting small children out of their seats, plays the Fox Theatre in Detroit for one day only, Sunday, Nov. 8, with performances at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. ET, according to 313 Presents, which books the theater.

For Detroit-area families, the visit is a rare chance to take a preschooler to a full-scale production in one of the city’s grandest theaters without a long drive. Tickets went on sale in May and are still being sold through Ticketmaster and 313 Presents, but with just two shows on a single Sunday, parents who want a specific time or seat section have less than a week to decide.

Sesame Street Live in Detroit at a glance

Show	Sesame Street Live! Elmo’s Got the Moves
Date	Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026
Showtimes	2 p.m. and 6 p.m. ET; doors open about 60 minutes earlier
Venue	Fox Theatre, Woodward Avenue between Montcalm and Columbia streets, Detroit
Running time	About 1 hour 20 minutes, including a 20-minute intermission
Best for	Ages 1 to 7, per the producers
Tickets	Ticketmaster, 313Presents.com or the Fox Theatre box office

What the show is like

The production comes from Round Room Live, a producer of touring family entertainment, and is built around movement. Organizers say the show invites children and their families to sing and dance along, working in yoga, jumping rope, cartwheels, and plenty of silly dance moves, set to songs including “Sunny Days,” “Elmo’s Got the Moves,” and “Letter of the Day.”

The 313 Presents announcement names Elmo, Abby Cadabby and Cookie Monster along with “their Sesame Street friends.” The tour’s website says the show itself runs about an hour, with a 20-minute intermission, and is aimed at children 1 to 7. Audience participation is encouraged. Parents of sound-sensitive children should know the show uses moving lights, confetti cannons, theatrical smoke, and loud sounds, according to the tour’s FAQ.

Tickets and the photo experience

Tickets are sold through the 313 Presents event page, Ticketmaster, the Fox Theatre box office, and the Little Caesars Arena box office. Prices vary by seat and showtime and were not listed on the 313 Presents pages, so check Ticketmaster for current availability. Sales are final: tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable, according to 313 Presents. Groups of 10 or more can get discounts by calling 313-471-3099.

A separate Photo Experience offers an onstage meet-and-greet after the show. Each guest, adult or child, needs both a Photo Experience ticket and a show ticket; children must be accompanied by an adult, and specific characters are not guaranteed, the tour says.

One detail worth checking before you buy: the tour notes that some venues require every guest, including infants, to have a ticket. Neither the Fox Theatre nor 313 Presents states a lap-seating policy for this show, so call the box office if you plan to bring a baby.

Getting there, parking and what to bring

The Fox sits in The District Detroit, where Olympia Development operates 32 parking facilities, including the Comerica, McLaren and Tigers garages. Spaces can be reserved in advance through ParkDistrictDetroit.com; garage entrances are listed on the Fox Theatre parking and directions page. Lots accept credit cards only, open three hours before events, and do not allow in-and-out privileges, according to 313 Presents. Rates vary with what else is happening in the district that day.

The accessible drop-off and pickup area is on Woodward Avenue between Montcalm and Columbia streets; rideshare drop-off is on the eastbound Fisher Service Drive next to St. John’s Church. The theater offers wheelchairs at each entrance, free assisted-listening devices, and sensory bags through a KultureCity partnership.

• Bags: Bags larger than 4 by 6 by 1.5 inches are prohibited, but diaper and medical bags up to 16 by 16 by 8 inches are allowed.
• Drinks: One factory-sealed clear plastic water bottle, 20 ounces or less, is permitted.
• Payment: The venue is cashless, with no ATMs.
• Timing: The theater recommends being seated about an hour before showtime, and some performances limit late seating.

Before you go: a quick checklist

1. Pick the 2 p.m. or 6 p.m. show and buy tickets; add Photo Experience tickets for each guest if you want the meet-and-greet.
2. Call the Fox Theatre box office if you are bringing a baby to confirm whether infants need a ticket.
3. Reserve parking in advance and bring a credit card.
4. Pack a small bag or a diaper bag within the size limits, plus one sealed water bottle.
5. Plan to be in your seats about an hour before showtime; bring ear protection for children sensitive to loud sounds.

Make a day or a week of it

The same Sunday, All Things Detroit Holiday at Eastern Market runs 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., a short drive from the Fox, for families who want to pair a morning of holiday shopping with the 2 p.m. show. Later that week, the Detroit Historical Museum offers free admission from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12, according to the Detroit Historical Society. For more ideas with young children, see our guide to the best family-friendly museums in Detroit and our list of things to do in Detroit.

Frequently asked questions

Last updated Nov. 2, 2026. Showtimes and policies come from 313 Presents and Sesame Street Live and can change; check the event page before you go.