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About Meadow Brook Amphitheatre
Meadow Brook Amphitheatre is an iconic outdoor concert venue on the campus of Oakland University in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Since opening in 1964 as Meadow Brook Music Festival, it has hosted a wide range of major touring acts and festivals, and was rebranded to Meadow Brook Amphitheatre in 2016. The venue combines a comfortable Pavilion area with a large Lawn space, offering a versatile experience for music lovers in the Detroit metro area.
Whether you’re catching a summer concert under the stars or enjoying a family-friendly show, we’ve got you covered with practical details to secure your seats and plan your trip. Read on for seating layouts, parking options, transit access, and nearby hotel and dining recommendations to make your visit seamless.
Meadow Brook Amphitheatre’s ample 7,701-person capacity (2,819 pavilion seats and 4,882 lawn seats) provides flexible options for different preferences. The Howard C. Baldwin Pavilion hosts the enclosed seating with accessible options at the rear, while the Lawn area offers a more relaxed atmosphere. On-site parking is included with tickets, with Premier and VIP options and accessible parking available. Main entrances are located at 160 Festival Drive and Adams Road. For arrivals, rideshare drop-offs are available on Meadow Brook Rd near the marquee, with designated VIP/ADA access points to ensure a smooth experience.
- Seating: Pavilion (Howard C. Baldwin Pavilion) and Lawn; accessible seating at the rear of the pavilion
- Parking: On-site parking included with ticket; Premier and VIP parking options; accessible parking; lots open around 4:30 pm
- Transit: Rideshare/drop-off areas on Meadow Brook Rd near the marquee; convenient vehicle drop-off points and VIP/ADA access
- Nearby hotels: Royal Park Hotel Rochester, Embassy Suites by Hilton Auburn Hills, Sonesta ES Suites Auburn Hills Detroit, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Rochester Hills, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Auburn Hills South
- Nearby dining: Local eateries and chain options near Orchard and Rochester Hills area; we highlight partner-affiliate recommendations for hotels and dining to enhance your stay
As a trusted resource, we’ll help you secure your seats without the fuss. If you have questions about accessibility, seating options, or getting to Meadow Brook Amphitheatre, just ask—we’ve got you.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 3554 Walton Boulevard, Rochester Hills, MI 48309.
- Venue type: outdoor amphitheatre/pavilion on the campus of Oakland University.
- Seating/chart: Two areas—Pavilion (Howard C. Baldwin Pavilion) and Lawn; accessible seating at the rear of the pavilion.
- Capacity: total 7,701 (2,819 pavilion seats; 4,882 lawn seats).
- Parking: on-site parking included with ticket; Premier and VIP parking options; accessible parking; lots typically open around 4:30 pm; main entrances at 160 Festival Drive and Adams Road.
- Transit/Access: rideshare/drop-off areas on Meadow Brook Rd near the marquee; convenient vehicle drop-off points and designated VIP/ADA access.
- Nearby hotels: Royal Park Hotel Rochester; Embassy Suites by Hilton Auburn Hills; Sonesta ES Suites Auburn Hills Detroit; Holiday Inn Express & Suites Rochester Hills; Holiday Inn Express & Suites Auburn Hills South.
- Notable history/events: opened 1964 as Meadow Brook Music Festival; long-time summer residence of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (through 1991); rebranded to Meadow Brook Amphitheatre in 2016; hosts a mix of major touring acts and festivals.