Top Royal Oak Venues

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 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 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 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 1 Guests

The Mirage Banquets is a family-owned banquet hall in Clinton Township, Michigan, built on a multi-generational commitment to the art of hospitality. Modular event spaces accommodate cultural weddings, corporate galas, and milestone celebrations, with both indoor ballrooms and an outdoor ceremony site available. The venue's in-house culinary team works from globally-inspired menus that honor European, Arabic, Mexican, and South Asian traditions — a deliberate fit for the range of cultural celebrations The Mirage serves. An exclusive partnership with sister company Bridal Insignia brings complete floral and décor design under one roof, and a dedicated events team provides end-to-end planning support from initial consultation through event day.

• 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 150-1,201 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Theater
• 1 Event Space

Ford Community & Performing Arts Center is a multi-use cultural venue operated by the City of Dearborn Recreation Department, located on Michigan Avenue in Dearborn, Michigan. The center has served Metro Detroit and Southeast Michigan as a destination for diverse events spanning classical music performances, theatrical productions, weddings, trade shows, and fundraising galas. At the heart of the complex sits the Michael A. Guido Theater, a 1,201-seat proscenium house designed to evoke a classic renaissance theater in a modern setting, with wood and plaster wall panels, a professional L'Acoustics line array sound system, a Christie 25,000-lumen projector with a 30-foot by 25-foot screen, and a Steinway Concert D grand piano. A spring-loaded dance floor and full rigging system round out its technical capabilities. For private events, the center offers the 15,000-square-foot Lincoln Ballroom, featuring mahogany wall paneling, a refinished hardwood floor, and accent lighting, with capacity for up to 800 guests for banquets, wedding receptions, and conventions. Studio A provides a more intimate option for groups of up to 150 at round tables or 235 in theater-style arrangement, with high ceilings, specialty lighting, and a private entrance.

• Spaces for 500 Guests

Clark Park is a community park and recreation hub in southwest Detroit, managed by the Clark Park Coalition — a nonprofit established through a public-private partnership with the city following the park's temporary closure in 1991. The park serves as a year-round gathering place for the surrounding community, regularly hosting festivals, concerts, and private events for one of Detroit's most ethnically diverse neighborhoods. The park is home to the only regulation-sized outdoor ice hockey rink in Metro Detroit, operating seasonally from January through mid-March, along with three baseball fields available for rental throughout the season. Clark Park welcomes both community celebrations and private gatherings, with event rentals coordinated through the Clark Park Coalition and the City of Detroit Parks & Recreation Department.

• Spaces for 100-250 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Event Space
• 3 Gardens

Goldner Walsh Garden & Home is a 12-acre garden and greenhouse venue on the rolling hills of Pontiac, Michigan. Founded in 1953, the campus has grown from a cut-flower greenhouse into a destination that pairs a working nursery, tropical greenhouse, and full-service floral studio with several distinct event spaces. The Venues at Goldner Walsh accommodate weddings, showers, corporate parties, and other private gatherings. The Cedar House hosts receptions and parties for up to 100 guests, while the Gardens & Amphitheater extends across nine acres of outdoor grounds for ceremonies and receptions of up to 200. The Celebration Space — a glass-ceilinged greenhouse room with lush foliage and earthy stonework — accommodates up to 200 guests for receptions, parties, and dances. An in-house floral design team is available on-site for custom event arrangements.

• Spaces for 55-800 Guests
• 2 Ballrooms
• 1 Event Space
• 3 Waterfront

Host your next event at Detroit's premier waterfront venue! The Roostertail has been an icon in Detroit's social scene since its opening in 1958, and has played host to some of the city's most magnificent and memorable parties. Offering three large event spaces, the Roostertail serves as a versatile and customizable venue space for your next event. With over 55 years of experience, the Roostertail will make your next event an unforgettable one! The Roostertail also offers two charming ceremony sites to keep all of your guests conveniently at one location. From the finest cuisine to the magnificent decor, the Roostertail, a premium Detroit wedding venue, offers an unparalleled experience to make your wedding celebration all that you hope for…. and more.

• Spaces for 12-130 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 2 Event Spaces
• 2 Total Spaces

Located in Dearborn, Michigan, TPC Michigan is a premier private golf and social club designed by Jack Nicklaus and recognized as one of the region’s top championship courses. The property’s natural wetlands and rolling fairways create a stunning backdrop for recreation and events alike. The clubhouse features refined dining rooms, elegant banquet facilities, and panoramic views of the course. With a welcoming atmosphere and exceptional service, TPC Michigan offers the perfect blend of golf excellence, community, and elevated celebration.

• Spaces for 225 Guests

Ernie's Grill Room Banquets & Catering has been a Clinton Township, Michigan fixture since 1990, pairing a full-service restaurant with dedicated banquet and catering operations. The kitchen draws from Mediterranean and American influences, turning out fresh, house-prepared dishes alongside a lineup of signature cocktails — the same quality the restaurant is known for carrying over into every private event. The banquet side of Ernie's is built around that culinary foundation, offering extraordinary food, attentive service, and an atmosphere suited to life's most significant milestones. For events that call for a different setting, the catering team also works offsite across metro Detroit, partnering with a curated roster of venues and managing logistics from menu planning through day-of coordination.

• Spaces for 100-500 Guests
• 1 Bar
• 3 Ballrooms

The Lafayette Grande is a multi-ballroom banquet and event facility in Pontiac, Michigan, with more than 28 years of experience hosting weddings, galas, quinceañeras, bar and bat mitzvahs, corporate parties, charity fundraisers, and luncheons. Four distinct event spaces — The Crystal Ballroom, The Grande Ballroom, The Lafayette Ballroom, and The Speakeasy Lounge — accommodate gatherings from intimate parties of fewer than 100 guests to large-scale receptions of up to 500. The Crystal Ballroom seats up to 350 beneath crystal chandeliers, with tiered seating and a spacious stage. The Grande Ballroom, the facility's flagship space at 4,000 square feet, spans two floors and features hardwood floors, a mezzanine, and dual bars. The Lafayette Ballroom, newly renovated, offers an elegant gold-draped setting for up to 200. The Speakeasy Lounge brings a Prohibition-era aesthetic to intimate gatherings of up to 100. All events are handled in-house: The Lafayette Grande provides food, bar service, staff, tables, chairs, and linens, with no outside catering or beverages permitted. Menus span Italian, German, Polish, and Asian-inspired options, and monthly tastings are available for prospective clients. Wedding packages include a champagne toast and cake service, and weekday specials run Monday through Thursday.

• 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.

The premier entertainment and event space in Michigan, Meadow Brook Hall carries on that tradition by hosting weddings, corporate gatherings, and social parties. With its first-rate service, breathtaking views, and creative cuisine, Meadow Brook makes your occasion a success. A wedding, a celebration of a life milestone, a VIP conference, or a stylish holiday celebration can all be held in the ancient mansion's distinctive spaces and on its large grounds and gardens. No location is as evocative as Meadow Brook. Plan your Meadow Brook Hall celebration or corporate event right away. A venue for a particularly unforgettable holiday gathering is Meadow Brook. Your visitors will be in awe of our historical legacy. They will eat and stroll among priceless ornamental arts, works of great art, and masterful architectural design. You can be sure that your holiday party will be unlike any other event you or your guests have attended if you choose Meadow Brook as the location for your event. Isn't that the main focus here? Our top priority is making sure that you and your visitors feel welcome. Our skilled events management team handles the details so you may unwind and take pleasure in your holiday celebration.

• Spaces for 200-1,000 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces
• 2 Historic Spaces

The Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site is a non-profit event venue situated on 504 acres in Shelby Township, Michigan. Opened June 14, 1928, by the Packard Motor Car Company, the grounds feature a collection of Albert Kahn-designed buildings — including a Repair Garage and Gate Lodge — that now host weddings, galas, fundraisers, and private celebrations. The site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007 and is operated by the Packard Motor Car Foundation; every rental directly supports the ongoing restoration of this landmark. Two event spaces anchor the capacity range. The Repair Garage spans 6,400 square feet and accommodates up to 296 guests for receptions, opening onto an outdoor patio and courtyard that can accommodate a tent. The Lodge Garage offers 1,600 square feet suited for indoor ceremonies, cocktail receptions, showers, and intimate dinners for up to 200 guests. A tree-lined boulevard between the buildings serves as a popular ceremony backdrop. Outside catering is permitted, and the venue provides round and rectangular tables, a prep kitchen, and a one-hour wedding rehearsal.

• Spaces for 400 Guests

The Dossin Great Lakes Museum occupies a 16,000-square-foot building on Belle Isle in Detroit, dedicated to more than 300 years of Great Lakes maritime history and Detroit's role in regional and national shipping. The museum opened on Belle Isle in July 1960, made possible by funding from the Dossin family, and underwent extensive renovations before reopening in 2013. Permanent exhibits include the restored pilot house of the S.S. William Clay Ford, where visitors can stand at the helm of a historic Great Lakes freighter; a restored smoking lounge from the S.S. City of Detroit III, now known as the Gothic Room; the bow anchor of the Edmund Fitzgerald; and the Miss Pepsi championship hydroplane from the 1950s. For private events, the museum offers several distinct spaces. DeRoy Hall is a waterfront room overlooking the Detroit River, used for lectures, exhibits, and weddings since its dedication in 1968. The Gothic Room provides an intimate historic setting, and outdoor options include the Grand Lawn and the Aaron and Helen L. DeRoy Patio, a waterfront addition completed in 2020.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

Planterra Conservatory is a glass-enclosed botanical event venue in West Bloomfield, Michigan, built around a structure imported from Izegem, Belgium, with European trusses and soaring glass ceilings. Since opening in 2010 — built on a history stretching back to 1973, when Planterra Interior Landscaping began from a private greenhouse on the former Sanders estate in Bloomfield Hills — the conservatory has become one of Michigan's most recognized celebration spaces, named one of the "Best Venues in America" by Brides Magazine and one of the "22 Best Garden and Wedding Venues in the World" by Harper's Bazaar. Inside, guests move through an environment of vertical gardens, tranquil koi ponds, and curated botanical collections from around the world. The conservatory was designed with sustainable principles at its core: recycled irrigation water, passive solar heating, earth-integrated construction for energy efficiency, and natural ventilation managed by an on-site weather station. Every event includes Planterra's in-house planning team covering florals, custom décor, culinary service, signature cocktails, and valet — alongside local touches such as Sanders cream puffs, Vernor's floats, and wines from Leelanau County's Mawby Vineyards.

• Spaces for 500 Guests

Historic Fort Wayne occupies a stretch of Detroit's riverfront with roots that predate the fort itself. The land hosted the signing of the Treaty of Springwells at the close of the War of 1812, and it holds deep significance to Native American cultures of the region. The star fort was constructed in 1845, and the federal government transferred the entire property to the City of Detroit in 1976; it is now managed by the city's Parks and Recreation Division as an open riverfront heritage site. Several distinct spaces across the grounds accommodate events of different scales and character. The Old Barracks — the oldest surviving structure on site — is a limestone building whose five ground-floor mess halls suit meetings and indoor gatherings. The 15-acre Parade Ground along the river is designed for large outdoor events including festivals and sporting occasions, with restroom facilities available in the adjacent building. Jefferson Field and the Star Fort, both dating to 1842, provide a dramatic open-air setting for smaller outdoor events. The grounds are open daily from 6 AM to 8 PM, and event rental inquiries are handled through the on-site team.

• Spaces for 600 Guests
• 1 Theater

Founded in 1926, The J Detroit is a community center dedicated to the physical, social, spiritual, and educational well-being of the Jewish and broader southeastern Michigan community. Its multi-acre West Bloomfield campus includes wooded grounds, walking trails, and an outdoor swimming pool, and the organization welcomes guests of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. For private events, The J offers several distinct rental venues. The Berman Center for the Performing Arts is a 600-seat state-of-the-art theater opened in 2011—suited to corporate meetings, receptions, film shoots, fundraisers, and concerts, and staffed by on-site technical professionals. Handleman Hall is a 6,000-square-foot banquet facility with an adjacent kosher catering kitchen, designed for weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs, and banquets. The Janice Charach Gallery, a two-level space filled with natural light from overhead skylights, accommodates lectures, brunches, and art expositions, while six configurable conference rooms serve gatherings of varying sizes.