UPDATE !! WE GOT AN EXTENSION TILL MONDAY DECEMBER 8TH TO PAY THE BILL, WE HAVE NOT OBTAINED THE AMOUNT NEEDED, ANY ARTICLE THAT SAYS OTHERWISE HAS NOT CONTACTED THE LELAND WITH THE RIGHT INFORMATION. WE STILL NEED THE FUNDS FOR DTE. -LELAND 12/4/25
We need your help to SAVE THE LELAND TO SAVE CITY CLUB
The Leland House is home to many residents who have been a part of the Leland family for many years. With the recent passing of the Leland's owner, Michael Higgins, it has been very difficult to keep up with the high cost of keeping such a massive and historical building operating. Michael Higgins would put his own personal money into the cost of keeping the building running smoothly. Without his personal funding it is impossible to maintain the costs. We are close to obtaining lending to keep the building operating however we cannot close on this loan in time. DTE is about to shut the power off to the building on December 3rd.
For decades, Leland City Club has been more than just a building or a nightlife spot - it has been a home, a haven, and a heartbeat in the city of Detroit. It's where generations of people first discovered their tribe, their identity, their music, and their voice. It's where misfits became family, where artists and musicians found a stage, where countless friendships were born, where marriages were formed, and where Detroit's alternative culture has thrived for nearly half a century.
Today that legacy is in danger.
Leland City Club is facing a sudden and unexpected closure. Without immediate support from the community it has served for so long, the doors may be forced to shut for good. We are working around the clock to explore every possible option, but the reality is simple: we cannot save Leland alone.
This is where we need you, the DJs, the staff, the regulars, the newcomers, the curious wanderers, the ones who found solace under dim lights and loud speakers, the ones who knew that inside these walls they could finally be themselves.
Whether you've been here once, a hundred times or have only heard stories about its magic - your help can make a real difference.
Donate if you can.
Share with your friends.
Spread the word on social media.
Tell your Leland City Club story to remind the world why this place matters.