Chappellfest: The Chappell Roan-Themed Sing-Along Bar Crawl

Join us for a one-of-a-kind night out with the Chappell Roan Themed Queer Bar Crawl, hosted by the Detroit Bus Company!

We’re bringing you a fabulous, fun-filled tour that will take you to three of the hottest queer-friendly bars and nightclubs in metro Detroit. Whether you’re a Chappell Roan fan or just looking for an unforgettable night out, this event is for you!

Stops at 3 of the Best Queer Bars: Explore the vibrant nightlife at SoHo in Ferndale, Pronto! in Royal Oak, and Menjos in Detroit. Stay at any location as long as you like, then hop on the next bus to your next destination.

Chappell Roan Sing-Along: On the bus, we’ll be belting out all your favorite Chappell Roan hits sing-along style! Bring your energy and your voice – you’ll need them!

Continuous Shuttle Loop: Our buses will be shuttling in a continuous loop from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM, so you can enjoy each spot at your own pace. Just hop on when you’re ready for your next stop.

Art Buses: Travel in style! Our buses are rolling pieces of art, painted by local Detroit muralists. You’ll turn heads as you ride through the city.

Runway Competition: Bust out your best Coachella outfit or drag costume and get ready to strut your stuff! At the end of the night, we’ll host a runway-style competition with prizes for the best outfits.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the refund policy?

We’ll gladly refund your tickets in full 14 days prior to the day of the event. After that, there’s no refunds. Sorry to be so mean about it. If you want to change the date or cancel your tickets up to 14 days before the event, you can do so using the link in your confirmation email or by contacting us. Way easy.

What happens if I miss the bus? Will the bus wait for me if I’m late?

Unfortunately we can’t hold up the bus for late comers, there’s a schedule we gotta keep. If you miss the bus, it will loop around for another pick-up 30 minutes later. Please note that priority will be given to those who selected that timeslot. Ideally, you’re on time. Buses will stop running at 10:00pm.

Can I drink on the bus? I like some beer with my cheer.

Since this tour is a shuttle loop style, belongings will not be able to be left on the bus. Establishments won’t allow you to bring your own alcoholic beverages inside, so you’d need to have your drink disposed of before leaving the bus. That said, we’d highly discourage bringing your own drinks. We don’t want you to waste them! There will be adult beverages available for purchase at all three drop-off locations. 

Is this tour kid friendly?

Unfortunately, this tour is NOT kid-friendly. This event is designed for an adult crowd, with stops at bars and nightclubs, and some of our guests will be drinking. The minimum age for this tour is 21 and up. We want to ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable experience, so please bring valid ID.

What about food and soft drinks?

Two of our locations will have food available for purchase. Soho’s kitchen is open from 4pm-9pm and Pronto!’s cafe is open from 3pm-8pm, however keep in mind that ordering food during peak bar hours could take a while, so depending on how long you plan on spending at each bar – you’ll probably wanna eat a real dinner beforehand. 

What if I can’t show up? Will my friend be able to go instead?

Totally. Just let us know ahead of time via help@thedetroitbus.com and we’ll update your tickets with the new name or send them with your printed tickets.

Will you be selling extra seats at the bus?

Nope. Sorry. All passes gotta be bought online. There’s a limited number of seats and we want you to have plenty of room – no roof riders no matter how cool that might sound.

What about weather SNAFUs?

We live in Michigan. Sometimes Mother Nature likes to throw us a curveball. We keep safety as our highest priority. In case of super bad weather you’ll receive an email the day of the event with a raincheck/snowcheck date. If you cannot make the rescheduled date, you’ll get a voucher good for a future tour with us or a refund. Weather calls are up to us.

Do you do this tour for private groups?

Yes indeed we do! We book out whole buses to private groups to do this tour on their own. Reach out to us right here and we’ll get you a quote. This usually makes sense for groups of 30 or more. There are very few dates available so book now if this is what you’re into!