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Welcome to the Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre at Detroit Riverfront, a scenic concert venue along the Detroit River. Formerly Chene Park, it was renamed in 2019 to honor the legendary Aretha Franklin. With a capacity of about 6,000 seats plus lawn space, this venue offers both pavilion and lawn areas for summer shows, Jazz Nights, and big-name performances. Whether you’re visiting from across town or just around the corner, we’ve got you covered with seating info, parking options, transit tips, and nearby lodging and dining to help you plan a smooth night out in Detroit.
Parking is available in secured lots on Franklin St, Chene St, and Atwater, with additional on-site options and accessible parking. For transit, the QLINE streetcar on Woodward Ave provides convenient service, complemented by DDOT bus routes serving the Atwater/Jefferson area. Nearby hotels within a mile include the Roberts Riverwalk Urban Resort Hotel, Comfort Inn Downtown, and the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center. When planning your visit, check official venue pages and our listings for Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre events for the latest details. We’ve got you covered for a smooth ticket-buying experience.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre is located at 2600 Atwater St, Detroit, MI 48207, along the Detroit River.
- Capacity is listed as 6,000 seats (amphitheatre) with additional lawn seating; the venue has both pavilion and lawn areas.
- Formerly known as Chene Park; renamed Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre in 2019.
- Public seating charts and venue maps are available via SeatGeek and Ticketmaster for Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre events.
- Parking is provided by secured lots on Franklin St, Chene St, and Atwater, with additional on-site options; accessible parking is available.
- Transit options include the QLINE streetcar (Woodward Ave), and DDOT bus routes serving the Atwater/Jefferson area; QLINE is free and operates with frequent service.
- Nearby hotels include Roberts Riverwalk Urban Resort Hotel, Comfort Inn Downtown, and Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center; multiple downtown lodging options are within a mile or so.
- Notable events: Jazz Nights series and other summer concerts are regularly scheduled; Fantasia performed there in 2025; the venue calendar lists numerous acts each season.
- Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Centennial Park opened in 2025 as part of riverfront expansion.