Sep 11, 2026 - Things to Do

Cosm Detroit opens downtown

Annalise Frank

a wide angle shot of the theater and dome shaped screen. — Cosm Detroit's dome. Photo: Courtesy of Cosm Detroit.

Theater venue Cosm Detroit opened Thursday next to Campus Martius after months of anticipation.

Why it matters: The new downtown attraction, with an 87-foot-diameter dome screen, is meant to immerse viewers in the action of a football game or movie.

What to know: The planetarium-style screen surrounds customers with a 180-degree field of view, using "shared reality" technology to mimic sitting inside a live stadium.

The three-level venue offers general and VIP seating, plus a sports bar area with snacks, meals, alcohol and other drinks.

Zoom in: Upcoming films and events showing at Cosm include the US Open tennis championships, college football, NFL, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone," "It" and "The Matrix."

Tickets are going quickly, with some showings sold out.
Tickets start at $11, with many around $40 and premium seats or events costing hundreds.

Zoom out: Dallas, Los Angeles and Atlanta also have Cosm venues.

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