Its the home of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra/Orchestra Hall.Well monitored parking is located in the next block ($10, unless you have purchased a subscription parking pass, which costs $8 per concert). Choose open lot or structure parking. I attended a Classical Coffee Concert. Excellent coffee and donuts are complimentary with a ticket to the Friday morning Coffee Concerts. No food or beverages are allowed inside of the performance, but ticket holders can enjoy their refreshments in a stunning four story atrium style lobby filled with contemporary art.The ushers and all staff I encountered were pleasant, professional, and kind.There are no poor seats in Orchestra Hall: excellent views from everywhere, even the Upper Balcony, allow ticket holders in all price ranges to enjoy amazing music in an acoustically perfect setting that is historic, beautiful, and comfortable.If you live in SE Michigan, you need to visit at least once.

Gorgeous venue!! Fabulous acoustics!! A little difficult to see the singers who were at the front of the stage from the upper balcony, but no complaints otherwise! Caution: lots of steps to get all the way up there!

On 12/6/19, I experienced a service issue at the performance of the Duke Ellington Orchestra. I brought the details of this issue to the box office staff who let me know that the Front Office Manager would be speaking with me on 12/9 to discuss the issue, with three events going on that evening, I could understand that time would be needed to review the issue. I did not receive a call on 12/9, so I called the Box Office at 1:11 pm on 12/10 and spoke with a member of the team who told me someone would be reaching out by the end of the day. The Box Office Manager reached out to me at 5:53 pm on the same day. We had a very nice conversation and came to a very agreeable resolution where among other things I was promised tickets and a follow up call from the Front Office Manager to further discuss my issue. The Box Office Manager was to follow up with me in a few days in order to find an answer for a question I had posed to her. She followed up with me on 12/13 at 5:47pm and let me know that the tickets promised were to go out with the mail on 12/17 and that the Front Office Manager would follow up with me most likely on that day as well. I thanked her warmly and waited. Even though I live in Allen Park, I allowed a few days for the mail to arrive, so you can imagine my surprise when I checked both my mailbox and my inbox to find that neither the tickets nor the promised call had arrived. At this point I had resolved to give up and let my terrible experience become nothing more than a story one tells at parties. Imagine my horror when I received a call from your donation department at 11:11 am on 12/28 asking me for a 150$ donation, the very amount I paid for the three tickets at the aforementioned concert! I expressed my displeasure to both the donation rep who promised she would note this in my file and to the Box Office Manager who had been so helpful in helping me attain what turned out to be a sham resolution. She never returned my call. At this point, the service failures I have encountered at every level have been more egregious than the issues I had experienced at the Ellington concert (something I thought wasnt possible.) I am left to wonder whether the only people to experience a modicum of customer service are the ones whose names you so proudly hang on your walls. My question is: in this scenario, what is a patron of 7 years supposed to do?

Classic old music. Sitting on stage and playing in the DCE, am amateur symphony orchestra, is a true pleasure. I recommend anyone to check schedules and enjoy a performance of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. The professional, you Will enjoy it...

The most amazing acoustics you can experience in any orchestral venue ever. The DSO never disappoints whether theyre playing a classic thats been done a million times, or more modern pieces like music from videogame soundtracks or performing with Nas.

A beautiful & well run venue! It was a great place to enjoy my first classical music concert :)

Heard Beethovens 5th but my favorite of the night was twins Chirstina and Michelle Naughton playing Mozarts Concerto for two pianos.

Great experience catching Home Alone. The venue acoustics were good, seats were relatively comfortable with good vantage points all around. Unfortunately the concessions were only served on the first floor, so unless you were willing to miss portions of the show, you couldnt get a snack in a timely manner.

The Cube is great venue. Limited seating and the smaller space makes for a great atmosphere. We saw The Hot Sardines. Great group and very interactive with the audience. Well be back.

Honored to be on stage with Maestro Slatkin once again!

Great place for such events. The building has been renovated which makes the experience unforgettable

There is plenty of magic to be found on these hallowed grounds. Celebrating their 100th anniversary, this theater is the very standard bearer for a regal theater dedicated to excellence and it evokes the senses intensely and provides the perfect location for magic to appear before your eyes and ears.

A young pianist was featured as the DSO performed Beethovens 5th, the Emperor. He was an excellent technician who will evolve into a romantic as his career evolves. Bravo!

Great Theater. This was my first visit. The sound was phenomenal. Really enjoyed the Empire Strikes Back with The Detroit Symphony playing the music. I hope to return.

A beacon of the Detroit Renaissance. A great to gather with family and friends, adjacent to the waterfront, close to many other fun places. I highly recommend attending an event there soon!

The venue itself is great, I would give a five-star rating. But I bought my DSO tickets online, which was a terrible mistake. I was required to enter my phone number and was then called constantly about donating to the DSO. After having to tell them SEVEN times that I wasnt interested and to take my name off of their call list, they finally did! They were also asking for a small donation of $125, which as a college student is the price of a textbook...

This place has so much history! I am always delighted to attend an event here. Upscale place with down to earth staff and patrons. Everyone is always friendly. The food is delicious and the bar is stocked with top shelf spirits.

#iamdso we are enjoying the music of David Bowie. This is a mind blower! Bravo

Perfect. I will always call this Orchestra Hall. As in, acoustically perfect Orchestra Hall. And it is. The ambiance, the decor, the sight lines and the acoustics are all of the highest quality. Of course the performance I saw was also marvelous, but really the space is the star here. I also had a very nice meal upstairs in the Paradise Lounge. We are very lucky to have a venue like this in Detroit.

We attended the WSU Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Program. Great venue hearing W.KamauBell!

Boy, I sure liked the event I had out that evening ! It was great just to get out of my home, and to see the orchestra and great singing voices of the queen of souls .And just to be at and get to see a different venue new to me because Ive never been there . That is nice to be able to do

The home of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Marvelous concerts. Decent parking.

When I thought symphony, I thought stuffy. Heck! Dress as comfortable or as cute as youd like. Personally I liked Heroes and Villains or the Beatles better than Classic Roots. Have a glass of wine and a turkey sandwich. Enjoy your night. We made new friends.

We have been enjoying performances of the DSO and other groups here for decades. In addition to the wonderful performance venues, we love that you can enjoy a good meal right in the atrium starting 2 hours before the performance. The menus are simple, but delicious, reasonably priced, and can be tailored for vegetarians and vegans. There has also been a crepe maker selling both sweet and savory filled crepes in the Atrium.This is such a low stress way to enjoy a good meal and concert.

Beautiful theater! Enjoyed Beethovens Ninth by Detroit Symphony Orchestra.

Beautiful place! They always have great concerts.

DSO is awesomely talented. Great acoustics.

This is a wonderful venue! A perfect mix of a preserved, classic musical experience with just the right modern touches. My date and I had the privilege of seeing Leonard Slatkin conduct an American Panorama, several pieces by American composers that were inspired by the country and its history, as well as a composition by his own son. We had a wonderful time and are already planning a return visit.

Watched concert tribute to John Williams. Good acoustics and also nice that they included refreshments and snacks. Friendly staff, quite cramped seats but all in all my husband and I had a pleasant experience.

Saw the Detroit Symphony Orchestra play Star Wars the Empire Strikes Back. Was great. Seats are a little cramped. Needs better ac. Overall excellent.

Gorgeous venue! Came here for date night with my husband for Symphonie Fantastique, it was a delight. The performers were amazing!

Great seats in the dress circle to watch/listen to Jaws. It was a relaxed environment. The sound of the orchestra was great.

Its very big, very musical place. The concerts are fantastic there. I went there for the Detroit childrens choir. Amazing!

Orchestra hall is a great place for the symphony or a pops concert, jazz sounds great there as well. Good sounding hall and a fantastic orchestra - go DSO

The acoustics here are absolutely phenomenal. What a great way to relax.

Great entertainment venue! Sound system is great! However, I will sit in the lower balcony if I dont get a better seat than the 1st floor. Sitting in the upper balcony was difficult to see the artists.

We have had season tickets for the Paradise Jazz Series for years. All the shows are awesome, the concert hall is beautiful, the people you meet and mingle with before the show are great. Need I say more?

I am hanging out with one the Queens from Motown Spind Factory Martha Reeves. Martha Reeves and The Vandellas was the first group to give Motown its first Grammy, this truly the original Queens of Motown. Along with Producer, manager and music engineers David.

Used to be pops series. This was a great day when DSO removed the music of a popular Movie, then they played it Grand fashion

Great place & Great show!! The DSO Plays The Beatles was FANTASTIC! The addition of the 5 singers/musicians made the concert complete. The venue has easy parking next door & is easy to get around.

LOVED IT! Absolutely beautiful

Nice facility, great views, comfy seats, friendly and helpful staff, sounded great. Overall great experience

Love this orchestra hall. Convenient to public transport, plenty of nearby parking, lovely interior with modern facilities and, of course, fantastic acoustics.Both the main floor and the dress circle have great views and great sound. I assume the balcony does, as well, because those tickets are higher priced.

Actually, I was in the Sosnick Courtyard. It was a pleasant little nook for a concert. There was plenty of space. However, there was a foul stench at times coming from the sewers.

I love this place! Nothing like a good show.

Excellant show and accommodations, even better than expected, prompt & courteous start times & assistants, great sound system, for a very reasonable price,thanks

Nice place for a concert. Star wars music was well done. Parking deck good.

I love the facility and the artists. THE BEST of Detroit!

Wonderful acoustics, great symphony. Friday morning coffee and donuts for a donation are a special treat.

The place is very beautiful and sophisticated. I went to an award ceremony. Ive aldo went to see the Detroit Symphony Orchestra it was beautiful.

Beautiful hall and GREAT experience! We took in one of the Pops concerts and had a lovely time! The DSO is an excellent group and the accoustics of the hall were impeccable. I would have no hesitation in returning for another afternoon or evening of great music to this amazing hall!

This is where the Detroit Symphony Orchestra does some of their performances. Wonderful venue. They set up refreshments and stuff during intermission which allows for a nice break. Bathroom facilities can get a little overwhelmed during emissions. Recommend parking at structure next to it.

They do a lot to serve the community with affordable pricing, fun events, and a challenging variety of music.

Very nice venue . Parking is always difficult

Being in this orchestra hall will make you truly understand what is elegance and peace.

We love going to concerts here! Can’t wait for them to do another movie and dso pairing.

Great place to hear a symphony or a jazz concert. Not too big so every seat had a good view.

What can you say. Depends on your taste but the venue is wonderful

Very organized venue. Parking deck is right around the back and you can prepay parking from their website. The performance started on time. The quality of the sound is great even in the upper levels of the theater.

Jumbo Agusev amazing concert with Macedonian music and dance. Many people from Balkan and Americans enjoyed the evening

If you havent been here to see a performance, I highly suggest it!

Detroit Symphony Orchestra are so good and enjoyable. Always a great family activity.

The acoustics and architecture are astounding! Will definitely bring the family back!

Arrived late and had to sit in the back hallway until the intermission. Despite that it is always a quality concert and well worth it. Utilized the active duty military and veterans discount, great value if you can get the chance.

Fantastic venue. Acoustics are wonderful in Orchestra Hall.

The DSO was amazing! Beautiful building too.

This place has the most uncomfortable seats, and even though it was a Star Wars event youd think parents would be more considerate to bring young restless kids who kick the back of chairs! Left at intermission and will not be coming back for any future events.

Great music and a classy night out.

Spectacular venue surpassed only by the performances of these young people. A wonderful cause, and a deservedly packed house!

Love to space. Nice and intimate for a small production.

Venue was stunning. Acoustic sound was phenomenal

Always an enjoyable evening. We have tickets for the Jazz Concerts.

The Music Of Spike Lee & Terrence Blanchard was the best concert of the year so far!!!! Awesome...awesome...awesome!!

This place has excellent entertainment every time we go they always have an excellent group theyre singing or preformer thats really really good its a very clean so its nice and neat and its to your liking so you should come down and try it out sometime

This is as an adequate venue for enjoying the Detroit Symphony, though like all concert halls, it has 1920-sized seats for todays overfed plus-sized populace.

Beautiful place I loved the experience

Wonderful facility. Parking in lots usually $10 for symphony events I believe.

Beautiful concert hall and supportive of the community. Varied and entertaining events.

Have only been here to enjoy the DSO on several occasions. What can one say? Its a beautiful venue and acoustically suited for symphonic music. Its easy to find, easy to get to and parking is convenient. Ive only ever had good experiences here.

Orchestra Hall is a gem with its amazing sound and lovely decoration. The only thing I wish for are more comfortable seats. Im tall and my knees are right up against the seat in front of me - very tight.

A gem in Detroit like the DIA, Historical Museum and Burton Library. My wife and I have season tickets for the DSO Pops series. The venue is awesome, the DSO is top notch and the variety of concerts is great. We recently saw a David Bowie tribute, a Motown review and Women of Rock. All outstanding, fabulous entertainment.

The Paradise Lounge dinner before the show was perfect. Great food, attentive staff.

The Max is located in energetic Midtown Detroit sandwiched between downtown Detroit and the Cultural Center. Interesting area. The building itself, with its two large theaters, hosts cultural events year long.

AMAZING!! We always enjoy the spectacular Presentations!!

Orchestra Hall / The MAX is a 100 year old, acoustic, Detroit treasure. Built in 6 months as home for the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO), abandoned for a more economical space in 1939, re-opened for a decade in 1941 as the Paradise Theater where jazz icons including Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Count Basie, and Duke Ellington played. From 1951 through 1989 became a ruin and then restored from 1970 to re-house the DSO. Great sound, great host for the DSO, Sphinx Competition, Concert of Colors, and some jazz in the 21st century.

Great Christmas concert today!

Terrific hall, unbelieveable quality of music here. The youth programs are fantastic and the shows here are of the top quality.

Nice setting but I guess Im just not the artsy type.

Beautiful venue. Not quite the Fox theater beauty but nevertheless very stunning. Better sound than the Fox and more intimateFun fact, it took 4 months & 28 days to build. In 1989 it took 20 years to restore it to its original glory!

Its a wonderful place to visit the DOC is amazing group of people thanks for the wonderful music and Merry Christmas to all of you thanks form my family to yours

A beautiful staple of Detroits culture. Visited for the DSO. Staff was courteous and the show was great!

Leslie Odum was great. No encore though.

The concerto was fantastic! The Midtown area looks like downtown Birmingham now, and theres a great little bar/restaurant a block away that has 1 dollars beers for happy hour called The Block. You can have a few beers and see the Detroit Symphony Orchestra for less than 20 bucks! It doesnt get any better than that.

We very enjoyed the performance. There is a bar set up in the lobby an hour before the show along with a table of food and snacks. We usually go tip the larger theatres like the Fox but this was a nice change of scenery. We fill be back!

I visited here for a business convention, and the facility was fantastic! Very clean, excellent service, and great space for networking. The sound and setup in the actual hall for presentations is also very good. I highly recommend this spot for other business events.

A well organized and classy venue. We attended a swing dance party with live music in the Cube. Due to the snow storm that kept many from attending the DSO staff gave out free tickets to the next musical event. I highly recommend anyone to see are explore music here.

Beautiful and historic venue. Get it on your bucket list!

The best Symphony in the States!!

Amazing.

Beautiful concert hall, wonderful acoustics, comfortable seating, and nice temperature inside. Also close to good restaurants so perfect for a date night! The DSO is fabulous.