The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre is a mid-sized outdoor concert venue in Detroit that primarily hosts live music performances across multiple genres. Named after the legendary Queen of Soul, the amphitheater features a traditional covered seating area with additional lawn space, accommodating several thousand patrons for touring acts and special events. Media professionals benefit from dedicated press areas that provide clear sightlines to the stage and adequate space for photography and video coverage. The venue serves as an important stop for national touring artists visiting the Detroit metropolitan area.
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Boney James: Slow Burn Tour
The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre · Detroit, MI
7:30 PM
2026 Jazzy Nights Season Pass
The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre · Detroit, MI
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Maysa
The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre · Detroit, MI
7:30 PM
Juvenile
The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre · Detroit, MI
8:00 PM
Wednesday Night Jazz Series
The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre · Detroit, MI
7:30 PM
RSVP
The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre · Detroit, MI
8:00 PM
Eric Roberson
The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre · Detroit, MI
7:30 PM
Melanie Fiona
The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre · Detroit, MI
7:30 PM
Wednesday Night Jazz Series
The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre · Detroit, MI
7:30 PM
Jonathan Butler
The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre · Detroit, MI
7:30 PM
Charlie Wilson
The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre · Detroit, MI
8:00 PM
PJ Morton
The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre · Detroit, MI
7:30 PM
Jefferson Starship Runaway Tour
The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre · Detroit, MI
7:00 PM
Wednesday Night Jazz Series
The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre · Detroit, MI
7:30 PM
Robert Glasper
The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre · Detroit, MI
7:30 PM
Kindred the Family Soul
The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre · Detroit, MI
7:30 PM
Wednesday Night Jazz Series
The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre · Detroit, MI
7:30 PM
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