Top Rochester Hills Venues

• Spaces for 130-300 Guests
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 2 Boats
• 2 Waterfront

Infinity & Ovation Yacht Charters brings events aboard two custom-built luxury yachts cruising Lake St. Clair and the Detroit River from April through October. The fleet accommodates a wide range of group sizes: the 117-foot, bi-level Infinity holds up to 130 guests and features the Admiral's Salon with bamboo floors, a refined lounge and bar, and an extended open-air sundeck. The 138-foot, tri-level Ovation scales up to 300 guests with a full-length dining salon, two full-service bars, a private suite, and a top-deck dance floor with panoramic views of the downtown Detroit and Windsor skylines. Both yachts offer chef-crafted cuisine and cocktail service, with a dedicated crew in attendance throughout each event. Infinity & Ovation hosts weddings, corporate outings, fundraisers, and milestone celebrations, with dock access at Jefferson Beach Marina in St. Clair Shores and in Downtown Detroit.

• Spaces for 200-250 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Country Club

Brentwood Golf Club & Banquet Center has welcomed events since 1995, set on a golf course in White Lake, Michigan, nestled between the lakes of Oakland County. The banquet center accommodates up to 200 guests and features floor-to-ceiling windows, a large bridal suite, and a brick-paved patio with views over the fairways. An outdoor pergola overlooking the north fountain serves as a dedicated ceremony site — a fitting backdrop for an exchange of vows or group photos amid the greens. The venue hosts weddings, showers, birthday and anniversary celebrations, retirement parties, golf outings, and corporate events. Customizable menu packages — including buffet-style dinners, plated meals, hors d'oeuvres, beverage service, and dessert and late-night snack options — are available for each event.

• 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 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 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.

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 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.

• 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 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 240 Guests

• Spaces for 240-250 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Country Club
• 1 Meeting Space

Founded in 1971, Great Oaks Country Club is a member-owned private club set in the rolling hills of Oakland County near Downtown Rochester, Michigan. The only family-centric, member-owned club in the area, it pairs a well-maintained 18-hole championship golf course with full-service event hosting for weddings, corporate outings, and social celebrations of all kinds. Event spaces accommodate groups of 20 to 250 guests across versatile indoor and outdoor settings with views of the manicured course. All-inclusive wedding packages include customizable bar selections, premium linens, champagne toasts, personalized menu tastings, golf cart escorts for on-course photography, valet service, and a dedicated day-of coordinator. Golf outings, available exclusively on Mondays, can accommodate 100 to 144 players on the championship 18 holes, with PGA Professional staff handling contests, scoring, and custom signage.

• Spaces for 250 Guests
• 1 Barn
• 1 Historic Space

The Big Red Barn at DAV Chapter 129 is a renovated 1800s-era barn in Shelby Township, Michigan, offering over 7,000 square feet of event space for up to 250 guests. Exposed wooden ceiling beams, a built-in stage, and a bar area give the hall its character, while a large kitchen provides catering teams the space they need to execute buffet or plated service. The barn accommodates a wide range of celebrations — weddings and receptions, retirement and graduation parties, seminars, and seasonal gatherings. Tables and chairs are provided, and special discounts are extended to veterans presenting proof of service. The hall is situated on Dequindre Road just north of Auburn Road, convenient to Rochester, Troy, and Sterling Heights.

• Spaces for 100 Guests

• Spaces for 100-500 Guests
• 3 Hotels
• 3 Ballrooms

Detroit Marriott Troy is a full-service hotel located in Troy, Michigan, approximately 20 minutes north of Detroit in Oakland County. The property features 350 guest rooms and more than 16,000 square feet of event space, serving as a destination for weddings, galas, and corporate celebrations across the metropolitan Detroit area. Three signature wedding spaces accommodate gatherings of varying scale. The Peninsula Grand Ballroom offers 8,448 square feet of renovated, contemporary space for receptions of up to 450 guests. The Mediterranean Ballroom spans 3,840 square feet and seats up to 150 attendees. The Dennison Ballroom provides a more intimate setting at 1,909 square feet with capacity for up to 100 guests. On-site catering is led by an Executive Chef, and 200 West — the hotel's signature restaurant and lounge serving American cuisine — offers private dining rooms suited for rehearsal dinners and smaller events. Detroit Marriott Troy holds certification as a Michigan Green Lodging Facility.