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Visiting Detroit Opera House: what to know before you go

1526 Broadway, Detroit, MI 48226, United States

Detroit Opera House is a performing arts center in Detroit, open since 1922, with room for about 2,700 people.

Most dates fall on Saturday and Sunday.

The busiest month ahead is November 2026, with 7 dates.

5 public transport stops are within walking distance (Train); the nearest is Broadway, 90 m away.

Detroit Opera House

Key facts

Type of venue
Performing arts center
Capacity
2,700
Opened
1922
Address
1526 Broadway, Detroit, MI 48226, United States
Upcoming events
13
Busiest days
Saturday, Sunday

Detroit Opera House, month by month

  • November 20267 dates, including The Nutcracker with Grand Rapids Ballet and Detroit Opera Orchestra, Step Afrika! and The Bald and the Beautiful LIVE: Very Bald, Very Beautiful
  • December 20265 dates, including Contre Jour: Lee Ranaldo + Leah Singer, A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live at the Opera House and Renee Elise Goldsberry's Christmas
  • March 20271 date, including Death Becomes Her

Coming evenings with more than one show: Saturday, November 14 and Saturday, November 28.

Ticket prices

What the programme holds: Concerts (6), Plays & Musicals (3), Film (1), Dance (1) and Family & Kids (1).

Arriving by public transport

  • BroadwayTrain90 m
    1 min walk
  • Detroit People Mover-Cobo CenterTrain310 m
    4 min walk
  • Cadillac Center stationTrain350 m
    4 min walk
  • Times Square stationTrain400 m
    5 min walk
  • Campus Martius stationTrain450 m
    6 min walk

Arriving by car

4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 40 m from the venue.

Hotels near Detroit Opera House

Next events at Detroit Opera House

Step Afrika!
Nov14Sat
Dance

Step Afrika!

Sat, Nov 14 · 8:00 PM

Detroit Opera House

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Detroit Opera House: practical questions

How many people fit in Detroit Opera House?

Detroit Opera House has a capacity of about 2,700; the figure for a given show depends on its layout.

When did Detroit Opera House open?

Detroit Opera House opened in 1922.

What is the nearest stop to Detroit Opera House?

Broadway (Train), 90 m away – about 1 min on foot.

Can I park near Detroit Opera House?

Yes, 4 car parks are mapped nearby, the closest 40 m away.

What kind of events does Detroit Opera House host?

Upcoming dates by category: Concerts (6), Plays & Musicals (3), Film (1) and Dance (1).

Which month has the most events at Detroit Opera House?

November 2026, with 7 dates, including The Nutcracker with Grand Rapids Ballet and Detroit Opera Orchestra and Step Afrika!.

Which other venues are close to Detroit Opera House?

Little Caesars Arena (780 m), The Fillmore Detroit (330 m), Saint Andrew's Hall (730 m) and Fox Theatre Detroit (380 m).

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