Hot Mulligan

Hot Mulligan at Russell Industrial Center

Hot Mulligan turns feelings you can't quite explain into choruses you can shout at full volume. On Sunday, December 20, 2026, the Michigan emo and pop-punk band plays Russell Industrial Center in Detroit at 3:00 PM, bringing its home-state fans a chance to experience that release together. For anyone who knows Equip Sunglasses or BCKYRD, this is more than another afternoon show—it's an opportunity to hear the music with the band right in front of you.

Hot Mulligan's appeal lies in the tension between vulnerability and impact. The guitars hit hard, the vocals push against the edges of the melody, and the lyrics make room for frustration, loss and the complicated parts of growing up. Records such as you'll be fine and Why Would I Watch have given listeners songs to carry through their own difficult moments. Live, those personal favorites become a room-wide singalong.

There's an extra charge to seeing a Michigan band play Detroit, but hometown pride isn't the only selling point. It's the anticipation before a favorite chorus, the energy of a crowd that knows the words, and the satisfaction of hearing a band turn emotional honesty into something explosive. The Sunday matinee makes it possible to build the day around the show rather than wait until late at night.

Make December 20 a Hot Mulligan day. Browse tickets for the Russell Industrial Center performance and bring someone who's been waiting to hear these songs live.