Martin Lawrence bringing 1st comedy tour in 8 years to Detroit: How to get tickets

Martin Lawrence's sitcom character lived in the Motor City during the five-season run of Fox's "Martin" in the 1990s.

Now, the real Martin Lawrence is bringing his national arena tour announced Wednesday morning to his TV home.

The "Y'all Know What It Is!' tour will arrive at Detroit's Little Caesars Arena on Aug. 30. It is part of a nearly 40-city schedule that is Lawrence's first comedy tour in eight years.

Martin Lawrence is bringing his latest comedy tour to Detroit's Little Caesars Arena on Aug. 30, 2024.
Martin Lawrence is bringing his latest comedy tour to Detroit's Little Caesars Arena on Aug. 30, 2024.

The tour is timed to follow the premiere of the latest movie in the "Bad Boys" franchise starring Lawrence and Will Smith, "Bad Boys: Ride or Die," which premieres June 7.

Tickets are available to purchase starting at 10 a.m. May 17 at 313Presents.com and Ticketmaster.com.

Two years ago, the comedy icon was part of a 30-year anniversary "Martin" special on BET+ that reunited him with cast members Tisha Campbell, Tichina Arnold and Carl Anthony Payne II.

Lawrence unveiled his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in April 2023.

For more on the tour and a complete list of cities, go to martinlawrenceontour.com.

This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Martin Lawrence bringing 2024-25 comedy tour to Detroit: Ticket info

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