Top Royal Oak Venues

• 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 550 Guests

MCC Banquets & Convention Center is a full-service event venue in Sterling Heights, Michigan, offering banquet halls that accommodate up to 500 guests for celebrations of all kinds. The venue hosts weddings, bridal showers, memorials, luncheons, business conferences, and birthday parties, providing a versatile setting for both intimate gatherings and large-scale events. Catering is led by Chef Stevan, who creates customized menus using fresh ingredients tailored to each occasion. Every event includes tables, chairs, stage risers, and linens, along with a dedicated banquet supervisor present throughout. A bridal suite and conference room are available as additional space, and the venue offers 400 on-site parking spaces for guests.

• Spaces for 120-600 Guests
• 3 Ballrooms
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Event Space

Petruzzello's Banquet and Conference Center is a family-owned venue in Troy, Michigan, in operation for more than 40 years. The recently remodeled facility houses multiple ballrooms and event spaces that accommodate groups from 80 to 700 guests for social events, and more than 1,000 in a theater-style layout. The Grand Ballroom, suited to weddings, galas, and corporate events, seats 600 or more guests beneath ornate chandeliers with an expansive dance floor. The Plaza Ballroom (up to 320 guests) and Avenue Ballroom (260 guests) serve mid-size gatherings, while the Mezzanine and its adjoining outdoor terrace accommodate up to 120. The Lobby, anchored by a grand piano and sweeping staircase, is available for wedding ceremonies and cocktail hours. The culinary team brings experience working across diverse cultures and traditions, incorporating meaningful food and customs into each event alongside the venue's in-house catering.

• 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.

The perfect location for your upcoming event or wedding ceremony and reception is Knollwood Country Club. Our Clubhouse can hold gatherings for 10 to 350 guests and has stunning views of our golf course. The Great Hall, The East Porch, The Ballroom, The Grille Room, and the Outdoor Sundeck are just a few of our special settings. Service is something we take great pride in, and we focus on weddings and mitzvahs. Depending on the style and price range, we can design a menu or bundle. Your personal planner will work closely with you during every stage of planning to ensure that your special day is everything you could have dreamed it would be. The end result will be an occasion that surpasses your dreams. You and your guests will receive exceptional service and fine meals from our event crew. Visit Knollwood Country Club to see what makes a private club unique. Every aspect of any event, including weddings, mitzvahs, showers, birthday parties, and corporate retreats, will be planned in accordance with the unique requirements of the guests. Our inventive menus are offered by our skilled culinary team, and we are also pleased to customize them for dishes that will far beyond your expectations.

• 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 425 Guests

Vintage House Banquets and Catering has operated in Fraser, Michigan for over 50 years, serving Macomb County with banquet facilities and full-service catering for events of all sizes. The facility includes three elegantly appointed banquet rooms that together accommodate groups from under 50 to more than 450 guests, along with a 5,000-square-foot Garden Patio available for outdoor events during warmer months. The venue's award-winning culinary team builds customized menus for weddings, bridal and baby showers, anniversary celebrations, birthday parties, corporate events, fundraisers, sports banquets, bar and bat mitzvahs, and funeral luncheons. Full-service off-site catering extends Vintage House's reach beyond the facility, serving groups of 25 to 25,000 at homes, offices, and outside locations. Owner Anthony Jekielek leads the venue with a family-oriented approach to hospitality. Vintage House operates adjacent to Vintage Gardens Wedding Chapel, offering couples the option to hold their ceremony and reception in the same location.

• 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 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 175 Guests

Café Cortina is a family-owned Italian restaurant and event venue in Farmington Hills, Michigan, founded in 1976 by Rina and Adriano Tonon on a former apple orchard site. Adriano immigrated from Italy's Veneto region, and Rina was a first-generation Italian-American — together they built what began as a neighborhood secret into a nationally recognized dining destination. Today their sons Adrian and Giancarlo lead the venue, keeping the family's commitment to authentic regional Italian cooking and genuine European hospitality at the center of everything. The property's lush gardens, intimate patios, and an on-site seasonal kitchen garden evoke the feel of an Italian countryside vineyard. Seven distinct indoor and outdoor event spaces accommodate gatherings from 15 to 185 guests, from a cozy fireside room to open-air courtyards suited for ceremonies and receptions alike. Every private event includes an on-premise event coordinator at no additional charge, along with gourmet in-house catering, beverage packages, and complimentary guest parking — making it possible to host a celebration from breakfast through dinner, any day of the week.

• Spaces for 75-400 Guests
• 2 Ballrooms
• 3 Country Clubs

Wabeek Country Club occupies 150 private acres in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, centered on a championship golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus and Pete Dye. Rolling terrain, elevated greens, water hazards on the back nine, and views extending to Haines Lake define the property — and that same landscape carries into the club's event spaces. The banquet facilities host events year-round, accommodating groups from an intimate dinner of 75 up to a full celebration of 400 guests. Three configurable spaces — the full ballroom, partial ballroom, and dining room — serve weddings, corporate events, bar and bat mitzvahs, birthdays, and ceremonies. An on-site event coordinator supports planning from booking through event day, and the club's in-house catering team offers cocktail receptions, hors d'oeuvres, buffet and plated dinners, and desserts. Event bookings require member sponsorship.

• Spaces for 60-400 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Meeting Space

Rochester Hills Banquet Center is a full-service event venue in Rochester Hills, Michigan, situated at the northeast corner of M-59 and Crooks Road. The recently remodeled facility features white marble floors, chandelier fixtures, and high ceilings throughout its main spaces. The Grand Room spans 5,000 square feet and is equipped with four chandeliers, a 4-person bar, and two projectors, accommodating up to 400 guests for weddings, receptions, and social celebrations. A separate Executive Room provides 660 square feet of classroom-style seating for up to 60 guests, reserved for corporate events and private meetings. Cuisine is prepared by certified executive chefs, with customizable menus and generous portions available for all events. The venue provides full event coordination including catering, setup, and dedicated staff.

• 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.

Rock your occasion at Sound Board, a premier theater unmatched by any other location in Michigan. You can construct your high-performance experience quickly and easily with turnkey sound, video, and lighting packages. The MotorCity Casino Hotel, the most cutting-edge entertainment destination in the area and the jewel in the crown of the Detroit skyline, provides opulent hotel accommodations, spa services, casual cuisine, live entertainment, and top-tier gaming. Our 67,500 square feet of exquisite and impressive meeting and event space gives you countless alternatives to design the occasion you want. We have what you're searching for if you're seeking for adaptable and distinctive. You can choose from a variety of spaces to customize your event, including ballrooms, boardrooms, a big theater, and rooms with a view. Make your wedding as lavish as possible! Our theater features cutting-edge sound, lighting, and video technology that can be adjusted to fit your preferences. A 50-foot stage, ideal for the wedding couple's spectacular entrance. Groups of 100 to 350 people can use the Sound Board!

• 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.

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.

• Spaces for 130 Guests
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Estate

Longacre House is a historic banquet facility in Farmington Hills, Michigan, housed in a 20-room Georgian country house that began as a six-room Victorian residence built in 1869 by Palmer Sherman. In 1918 the home was redesigned and expanded to include four porches, seven baths, and a greenhouse; a final remodeling in 1930 added the library. The estate is recognized as a local landmark, and its period character — stonewall fence, lush gardens, and landscaped grounds — carries through every event. The venue opens its doors to weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, bridal and baby showers, graduation parties, mitzvahs, business meetings, and social gatherings. It accommodates up to 130 guests during warmer months, with the beautifully landscaped grounds and a gazebo available as a backdrop for outdoor ceremonies; during the coldest winter months the indoor space seats up to 106. An in-house catering team works with guests to tailor menus to their event theme and preferences.

• 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.