Top Livonia Venues

• Spaces for 80-175 Guests
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Art Gallery
• 1 Garden

The Scarab Club is a historic arts organization and event venue in Detroit's Cultural Center, founded in 1907 by artists and art patrons. Its current clubhouse, designed by member architect Lancelot Sukert and opened in 1928, is an Art Deco building that has served as a gathering place for Detroit's creative community for nearly a century. The second-floor Lounge is one of the building's defining features: its ceiling beams carry the signatures of distinguished visiting artists spanning more than 115 years, including Diego Rivera and Margaret Bourke-White. Gallery spaces host rotating exhibitions that change every four to six weeks, and a private walled garden adds an outdoor setting for receptions and gatherings. The Scarab Club accommodates up to 125 guests for standing receptions and 80 to 85 for seated events. The venue hosts weddings, corporate events, film premieres, graduation parties, holiday parties, and memorial services, with an in-house preferred caterer available for dinner service and basic AV setup provided by staff.

• Spaces for 2,000 Guests

Russell Industrial Center is a historic Detroit landmark in the North End neighborhood that has evolved from automotive manufacturing hub to the largest art community in the Midwest. Designed in part by architect Albert Kahn, the seven-building complex was built beginning in 1915 for the Murray Body Corporation, producing car bodies for Ford before manufacturing wound down in the mid-1950s. Developer Dennis Kefallinos purchased the derelict complex in 2003 and transformed it into a creative campus housing more than 100 artists, artisans, and entrepreneurs across studios and workshops spanning over one million square feet. Today, Russell hosts concerts, cultural events, and private gatherings — with Building 6 serving as the primary event space — as the complex celebrates its centennial year of Detroit industry, arts, and culture.

• Spaces for 600 Guests

Michigan Science Center (Mi-Sci) is a 164,000-square-foot Smithsonian Affiliate science museum in Detroit's Midtown cultural district. Its galleries, theaters, and programming spaces host everything from intimate gatherings of 10 to large-scale events for up to 2,000 guests, with a team of event professionals and scientists on site to support the occasion. Six distinct rental spaces are available. The IMAX Dome Theatre and the Dassault Systèmes Planetarium anchor the venue's most dramatic settings — the Planetarium in particular is designed for ceremonies, offering an immersive star-field overhead. The Chrysler Science Stage, Toyota 4D Engineering Theater, Lunar Dining & Space Gallery, and Atrium round out the options, each configurable for receptions, dinners, corporate presentations, and team-building. Preferred catering partners serve all spaces, and events can be paired with live science demonstrations and access to the museum's 220-plus interactive exhibits.

• Spaces for 240 Guests

The Whitney occupies the David Whitney Jr. House, a landmark mansion completed in 1894 on Woodward Avenue in Detroit. Built for one of Michigan's wealthiest men of his era — a lumber baron whose operations spanned multiple states — the estate now operates as both a fine dining restaurant and a full-service event venue, carrying forward the character of its Gilded Age origins. The mansion's interior encompasses multiple distinctly decorated dining rooms, accommodating private gatherings from 10 to 350 guests. Three distinct areas define the property: The Restaurant, which hosts dinners and private functions within the historic rooms; The GhostbaR on the third floor, a bar space with walk-in access; and The Gardens, a seasonal outdoor oasis with patios and deck space suited for cocktail receptions and warm-weather celebrations. Private events are supported by a dedicated Events team offering customizable catering menus, complete A/V capabilities for presentations, and professional staffing throughout.

The Wright is the excellent location for any event, whether you're looking for the ideal wedding venue or a conference room rental for your upcoming business meeting. Discover the rental costs and available venue spaces right now. Celebrate your milestone beneath the imposing, famous Ford Freedom Rotunda dome. It is a Detroit architectural icon and one of the most sought-after event locations in the city. The magnificent General Motors Theater rental space is perfect for large gatherings because it offers capacity for 317 visitors, making it ideal for lectures or concerts. The Trustees' Boardroom is ideal for business events of any size, and it is furnished with cozy rolling seats and a substantial meeting table that will leave an impression on your guests. Looking for a place to have your reception, business meeting, wedding, or lecture that has some flair and plenty of room? View the Community Gallery. Having trouble finding a good caterer, photographer, or other event staff member? Download our preferred vendor list now.

• Spaces for 130-905 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 2 Museums
• 2 Historic Spaces

The Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD) occupies a 22,000-square-foot historic auto dealership on Woodward Avenue in Detroit's Midtown neighborhood, originally designed by architect Albert Kahn in 1907. Reimagined by architect Andrew Zago, the building preserves its industrial character through open, layered gallery interiors where contemporary art and private gatherings share the same dynamic space. For private events, MOCAD offers two distinct rental options. The MOCAD Café seats up to 130 guests and accommodates 250 standing, with a setting defined by raw and painted brick, warm light wood, contemporary furnishings, and a dramatic floor-to-ceiling glass door. The full museum rental accommodates up to 905 guests, placing celebrations against a backdrop of rotating contemporary art exhibitions spanning the entire building. Events ranging from weddings and corporate product launches to automotive reveals and nonprofit receptions are supported by in-house A/V services, valet parking, coat check, and alcohol service. MOCAD extends discounted staffing and usage rates to fellow nonprofit organizations.

• Spaces for 75-300 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 2 Bars
• 2 Historic Spaces

Cliff Bell's is a restored art deco jazz club at 2030 Park Ave in Detroit, Michigan. Described by The New York Times as "the place to be in Detroit," the venue pairs live jazz with food and drinks in an atmosphere the Times likened to "a Fred Astaire film." For private events, Cliff Bell's offers more than 3,000 square feet of flexible space. The dining room and bar area can be configured for a plated dinner, strolling reception, large show, party, seminar, or meeting. Plated dinners seat up to 150 guests; cocktail receptions and strolling dinners accommodate up to 250. In-house catering provides customizable menu and bar packages. The stage doubles as a dance floor and is stocked with a Steinway Grand Piano, Hammond B3 Organ, Yamaha drum kit, and Fender Rhodes, along with a full PA system and AV setup including a projector, drop screen, and wireless microphones. Cliff Bell's hosts corporate events, weddings, rehearsal dinners, brunches, happy hours, and memorial services.

• Spaces for 2,250-4,500 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Convention Center
• 1 Waterfront

Huntington Place is the 16th largest convention center in the United States, anchoring downtown Detroit's waterfront since 1960. Located along the Detroit River with sweeping views of the Windsor, Canada skyline, the venue welcomes more than one million visitors annually across spaces designed for gatherings of every scale. The Grand Riverview Ballroom spans 40,000 square feet with customizable lighting, a glass-enclosed pre-function area, and an open-air terrace overlooking the river — accommodating up to 2,250 guests for banquets and 4,500 for receptions. A three-story glass Riverview Atrium and the 34,000-square-foot Huntington Square outdoor terrace provide additional options for receptions and experiential programming. For larger gatherings, 723,000 square feet of exhibit hall space and over 100 meeting rooms support conventions and trade shows of any scale. Catering is provided by Sodexo Live!, drawing on locally inspired menus for private events. The venue connects directly to the Detroit People Mover, offering convenient downtown access for attendees arriving from across the city.

• Spaces for 1,000 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Boat
• 1 Waterfront

The Detroit Princess Riverboat is a five-deck event venue docked on the Detroit River at 1 Civic Center Drive in Detroit. Built in 1993 and arriving in Detroit in 2005, the vessel spans 222 feet in length with 30,000 square feet of dining and event space across four enclosed banquet room levels. It is the largest dinner riverboat in the Midwest and the second largest in the United States, accommodating up to 1,000 guests. The Detroit Princess hosts weddings, corporate functions, family reunions, birthday parties, proms, and specialty events. Private charters are available for groups of 50 to 500 guests, with the option to reserve individual decks or the entire vessel. Each deck features a stage for DJ or live band performances, and in-house event coordinators assist with customizable décor, catering, and entertainment packages. Outdoor ceremonies can be held on the 4th deck, while all banquet levels are fully enclosed and climate-controlled, with elevator access and handicap-accessible restrooms throughout.

• Spaces for 750 Guests

Bert's Entertainment Complex is a 24,000-square-foot destination in Detroit's Historic Eastern Market, operating for over 30 years as a family-owned business founded by Bert Dearing Jr. The complex brings together a restaurant, bar, jazz café, and warehouse theatre under one roof — functioning as part dining destination, part cultural institution. Two hallway-length murals by artist Curtis Lewis trace the arc of Black history in Detroit, featuring civil rights figures alongside entertainment and sports legends. Memorabilia and historical artifacts throughout the building reflect the founder's deep roots in Detroit's historic Black Bottom neighborhood. Bert's Marketplace, the dining anchor, is known for slow-smoked barbecue ribs, fried chicken, catfish, and mac and cheese. Bert's Warehouse Theater is available for private rental and accommodates a wide range of gatherings — family reunions, birthday parties, repasses, wedding receptions, concerts, and comedy shows among them. Live jazz, blues, and R&B performances run throughout the week, featuring local and international artists.

• Spaces for 300-350 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

The Kingsley Bloomfield Hills — a DoubleTree by Hilton — bills itself as Bloomfield Hills' original social hub, with more than 12,000 square feet of flexible event space set within contemporary interiors informed by midcentury design and original modern art. The Kingsley Ballroom is the largest ballroom in the Bloomfield Hills area, spanning 6,336 square feet across a 72-by-88-foot floor and accommodating up to 300 guests for banquet-style receptions. It connects directly to the outdoor Kingsley Courtyard, enabling a seamless transition from ceremony or cocktail reception to seated dinner. Additional spaces — including the divisible Bloomfield Room, the intimate Cranbrook Room, the Kingsley Gallery, and the Boardroom — give planners flexibility for gatherings of all scales, from full-property buyouts to focused board meetings. In-house catering is led by an acclaimed chef and encompasses multicourse menus and premium bar selections. All event packages include tables, chairs, china, stemware, flatware, a dance floor, staging, and full audiovisual service.

• Spaces for 250 Guests
• 1 Historic Space

Founded in 1851, the Academy of the Sacred Heart is Michigan's oldest independent school, set on 28 acres of woodlands in Bloomfield Hills. The campus's historic chapel is available for private rental for Roman Catholic wedding ceremonies, offering a distinctive setting in the Metro Detroit area. The chapel seats 250 guests in vintage oak pews and features a stained glass rose window, Italian marble floors, and a communion rail. Each rental includes three hours of chapel time, use of an adjacent formal parlor for bridal party preparations, and access to the surrounding grounds. An on-site coordinator is available for both the rehearsal and the ceremony. The chapel is available on Friday and Saturday evenings and Saturday afternoons.

The 7,200 square foot Beacon, which is on the second floor of the One Woodward Building, has seating for 350 people. This adaptable area can quickly change to accommodate a range of events thanks to its built-in stage and adjustable lighting system. Corporate events, parties, conferences, weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs, and other gatherings frequently take place there. The incredible floor-to-ceiling windows of the Beacon naturally entice visitors because they offer unrivaled views of the Detroit River, the Windsor skyline, and Spirit and Hart Plazas. Bedrock is a full-service commercial real estate company with headquarters in downtown Detroit that focuses on the deliberate growth of metropolitan centers. Bedrock is the largest real estate partner in downtown Detroit with a portfolio of more than 100 properties totalling more than 19 million square feet. It is also well-known in Cleveland. Please let us know how we can assist you in locating the ideal space for your event.

• Spaces for 10-250 Guests
• 9 Country Clubs
• 2 Historic Spaces
• 8 Meeting Spaces

The Village Club is a private women's club set on 6.8 rolling acres in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, with formal manicured gardens, mature hardwoods, and an outdoor terrace that opens onto a sweeping back lawn. Founded in 1956 and established at its current location on East Long Lake Road in 1962, the Club has built its identity around fine dining, cultural programs, and an active philanthropic legacy — its Foundation has distributed approximately $4 million in grants to area nonprofits over four decades. The stately clubhouse holds an array of event spaces, from intimate rooms suited for a dozen guests to the Main Dining Room, which accommodates up to 250 for receptions and 210 for seated dinners — with an 18-by-18-foot dance floor available. The Wyatt Terrace and surrounding gardens extend the venue outdoors. An award-winning Executive Chef and a dedicated Catering Director oversee all events, from custom-designed menus to logistics coordination. The Club hosts a full range of private occasions — luncheons, dinners, showers, business meetings, seminars, and celebrations of all sizes — and can be reserved in full on select days for exclusive use.

• Spaces for 60-500 Guests
• 5 Hotels
• 3 Ballrooms
• 5 Total Spaces

Fort Pontchartrain, a Wyndham Hotel, occupies historically significant ground at 2 Washington Boulevard in Detroit's Financial District — the site of the city's original French settlement and the location where Fort Detroit was established. The hotel opened in 1965, designed by King & Lewis with angular bay windows that frame views of the Detroit River and the city skyline from nearly every floor. Following major renovations, it operates today as a 367-room full-service hotel with Wyndham Green Certification for sustainable practices. The hotel's 32,000 square feet of event space spans 20 flexible configurations and accommodates gatherings from 10 to 700 guests. The Grand Terrace Ballroom anchors the lineup at 10,455 square feet, seating 400 for banquets and hosting up to 500 for cocktail receptions. The Windsor Ballroom, Plaza Ballroom, 25th-floor Summit Room, and open-air Balcony give planners a range of room sizes and settings. Three on-site restaurants — Urban Cellars, Tabacchi, and Top of the Pontch — support catering, and a dedicated meetings director oversees coordination from booking through execution.

• Spaces for 10-500 Guests
• 7 Hotels
• 7 Meeting Spaces

The Atheneum Suite Hotel sits in Greektown, the heart of downtown Detroit, a short walk from Comerica Park, Ford Field, and the city's convention center. The all-suite property features 173 accommodations designed with Greek-inspired décor — marble bathrooms, skyline views, and details that carry through into the hotel's private event spaces. Seven named event rooms, each bearing a name from classical antiquity, accommodate groups ranging from 10 to 150 guests. The Hermes Room, at 1,800 square feet, is the largest and handles receptions of up to 150. Smaller rooms such as the Aristoteles, Socrates, and Plato spaces suit intimate meetings and boardroom sessions. All rooms support multiple setup configurations — banquet, theater, classroom, U-shape, and conference — allowing the same spaces to shift between wedding receptions, corporate events, and holiday gatherings. An onsite catering team and state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment round out the event offerings.

• Spaces for 64-180 Guests
• 1 Meeting Space

The Iroquois Club is an event venue established in 2006 in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, designed around a philosophy of refined, rustic elegance. Each paint color, nook, and featured artwork has been hand-selected to blend natural elements with finished materials. At the heart of the venue is The Great Room, anchored by a Wisconsin ledge-rock fireplace and framed by cathedral ceilings with hardwood beams, Appalachian Mountain cast iron trusses, custom mission-style chandeliers, and expansive windows. For smaller gatherings, the Prairie Rooms offer two flexible meeting spaces that can be opened into one room or separated by sound-protective wall dividers, accommodating 32 to 64 guests. The venue hosts celebrations ranging from 15 to 200 guests — weddings, bar mitzvahs, birthday parties, rehearsal dinners, corporate events, and more. An on-site culinary team and dedicated event planners collaborate with clients on everything from plated seven-course dinners to strolling appetizer receptions. The Iroquois Club has received The Knot Best of Weddings recognition for 15 consecutive years.

• Spaces for 225 Guests

Atwater Brewery's Detroit Tap Room has been crafting beer in Detroit's Rivertown neighborhood since 1997, built on a founding philosophy that hard work deserves a quality beer. The brewery has grown alongside the city's revitalization, becoming a gathering place for locals and visitors drawn to its deeply Detroit identity. The taproom hosts private events and welcomes groups looking for a distinctive setting steeped in Detroit's craft beer culture. A dedicated events team is available daily to assist with planning, and the full Atwater lineup — including favorites like Dirty Blonde and Vanilla Java Porter — is available for private events and celebrations.

• Spaces for 26-220 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Event Space
• 2 Meeting Spaces

The Kilgour Scottish Centre is the home of the St. Andrew's Society of Detroit, a Scottish heritage non-profit organization founded in 1849. Situated in Troy, Michigan, the centre offers three distinct event spaces suited for weddings, corporate gatherings, showers, anniversaries, graduations, and celebrations of all kinds. The Great Hall, the venue's signature space, seats up to 150 guests beneath vaulted timber ceilings and beside two large stone fireplaces. It features a portable dance floor and audio-visual equipment, making it well-suited for receptions and seated dinners. The adjacent Burns Room accommodates up to 60 guests for more intimate gatherings and can serve as overflow space alongside the Great Hall. A conference room with boardroom seating rounds out the facility for professional meetings and smaller private events. The centre includes a full commercial kitchen, ample on-site parking, and is conveniently located near I-75 and the Somerset Collection in metro Detroit.

M1 Concourse, part of our 87-acre auto enthusiast playground, combines style and speed and provides the ideal location for any event. Our cutting-edge building has both indoor and outdoor areas that look out onto the 1.5-mile Champion Motor Speedway. Any event may be made into a unique, private experience by M1. M1 is conveniently situated less than 35 miles from Detroit Metropolitan International Airport in Pontiac, just off the storied Woodward Avenue. The Champion Motor Speedway joined a small group of contemporary and exciting road courses in America on June 1st, 2016. As if it has been there for ages, the Champion Motor Speedway snakes its way across the M1 Concourse site. The developers closely collaborated with renowned track designer Martyn Thake to take advantage of the site's distinctive topography. It was expertly designed to accommodate a wide range of vehicles and driving experiences, including high-speed lapping, skill training, and autocross. This is the main feature of M1 Concourse. The best driving experience is waiting with challenging curves and generous heights.