Top Southfield Venues

• 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 140-450 Guests
• 3 Ballrooms
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Venue with Activities

The Italian American Banquet and Conference Center of Livonia is a dedicated event venue on Five Mile Road in Livonia, Michigan, hosting weddings, corporate meetings, proms, class reunions, celebrations of life, holiday gatherings, and sports banquets. Following a one million dollar renovation, the center pairs traditional Italian-American character with contemporary finishes — floor-to-ceiling windows, marble dance floors, and crystal chandeliers throughout its spaces. Four event spaces accommodate groups of varied sizes: the Da Vinci Room (up to 140 guests), the Michelangelo Room (up to 250), the Grand Ballroom (up to 350), and the lower-level Clubhouse (up to 170), which adds indoor and outdoor bocce courts to its offerings. A private Bridal Suite with a three-sided mirror platform and makeup counter is available for wedding parties. All food is prepared from scratch in the venue's on-site kitchen, and dining packages include china, flatware, glassware, linens, and banquet chairs.

• 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.

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 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 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 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 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 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 80-120 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Historic Space

Mill Race Village is a living history museum and event venue operated by the Northville Historical Society on the banks of the Rouge River in Northville, Michigan. Established in 1972 on land donated by Ford Motor Company, the village preserves a collection of 19th-century structures — including a church built in 1845, a gazebo, blacksmith shop, general store, and interurban train station — offering a uniquely historic setting for weddings and private celebrations. The centerpiece for ceremonies and receptions is the New School Church, a Greek Revival structure from 1845 that has been restored and is heated, air-conditioned, and handicap accessible via an electric lift at the rear. It accommodates up to 80 guests for seated dinners and up to 120 for receptions. The Cady Inn provides a more intimate option for gatherings of up to 60 for seated meals or 100 for receptions, with a full kitchen and accessible restroom on-site. Outdoors, the gazebo overlooking the Rouge River and the surrounding village grounds serve as ceremony locations for weddings. The venue offers parking in the on-site village lot as well as adjacent Ford Field.

• 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 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.

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 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 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 80 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Meeting Space

Garage Grill & Fuel Bar occupies a fully restored 1940s-era gas station in the heart of downtown Northville, Michigan. The building carried several lives before its 2012 transformation — serving as a Gulf Oil station, a Sunoco location, a Chrysler dealership, and a garden shop — before reopening as a full-service restaurant and private event destination. An executive chef oversees a classic yet sophisticated menu designed to appeal broadly, anchoring the dining experience in a setting where the building's original character remains part of the atmosphere. For private celebrations, the Model A Room is a dedicated banquet space separate from the main dining area, accommodating up to 80 seated guests for banquets, parties, and business meetings. A banquet manager coordinates menus, pricing, and availability tailored to each event.

• 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.

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 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 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.