HOST YOUR MOMENT AT THE
WHERE LIFE'S BIGGEST CELEBRATIONS TAKE CENTER STAGE
From once-in-a-lifetime milestones to unforgettable nights of connection, The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre transforms your special moment into an iconic experience. Set along Detroit’s international riverfront, The Aretha offers a one-of-a-kind backdrop for private events that deserve more than four walls.
This is not just a venue—it’s a stage.
FROM GRADUATIONS TO WEDDINGS & EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN
Whether you’re celebrating a graduation, wedding, milestone birthday, corporate gathering, fundraiser, reunion, or private concert, The Aretha is built to host moments at scale—beautifully, seamlessly, and memorably.
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Weddings & Receptions
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Graduations & Commencements
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Corporate Events & Galas
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Fundraisers & Nonprofit Celebrations
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Birthday Milestones & Anniversaries
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Private Concerts & Cultural Events
THE RIVERFRONT IS YOUR D NCEFLOOR
THROW THE BIGGEST PARTY ON THE RIVER
Book The Aretha and curate an unforgettable experience for your friends, family, colleagues, and community. With sweeping views of the Detroit River, an open-air amphitheatre, premium hospitality spaces, and flexible event configurations, your celebration becomes a moment people talk about long after the lights go down.
From intimate gatherings to large-scale celebrations, our team helps bring your vision to life—down to the last detail.
LET’S CREATE SOMETHING UNFORGETTABLE
Your moment deserves a legendary setting.
Book The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre and turn your celebration into an experience worthy of the spotlight.