Pine Knob Music Theatre
Halsey
Outlaw Music Festival with Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Nathaniel Rateliff and many more
Simple Minds
Keith Urban
Weird Al Yankovic
Dave Matthews Band
Summer of Loud: Parkway Drive with Killswitch Engage and I Prevail
Pantera
Kesha
KIDZ BOP
Avenged Sevenfold
The Offspring
AJR
Cyndi Lauper
Barenaked Ladies
The Doobie Brothers
Rüfüs Du Sol
Big Time Rush
Thomas Rhett
Nelly
When it opened in the 1970s, this venue was called the Pine Knob Music Theatre. Many locals still use the name today, sometimes referring to it as simply The Knob. Now renamed the DTE Energy Music Theatre, it boasts being one of the most-used amphitheaters in the US. David Cassidy, then teen-idol, was one of the first concerts offered at the theater. Located northwest of Detroit in the lush forests of Clarkston, Michigan, the DTE Energy Music Theatre is a lasting favorite for concert-goers because of its amazing views and ambiance. Recent renovations replaced the sound system with a state-of-the-art upgraded system. The Meyer MILO Line Array system places the speakers above concert-goers' heads for better sound quality and less fatigue. The DTE Energy Music Theatre hosts diverse musical groups such as
Slayer
,
Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band
and
Thomas Rhett
. Grab your tickets to DTE Energy Music Theatre events at StubHub.
The amphitheater has a seating capacity of 15,274 people. There are five seating zones, including a lawn section. Excluding the lawn, most of the seating areas are covered by a large, fixed canopy. This is handy when the occasional thunderstorm pops up. Lawn seating tickets tend to be cheaper, but you might want to bring a blanket to sit on.
The closest seats are located in Section A nearest the stage. Here, you'll be nearly face-to-face with performers. If you prefer a more laid-back experience, throwing a blanket down on the lawn and taking in the views while enjoying the music is a great alternative. The choice is highly dependent on your preferences.
Wheelchair-accessible seating is available at the back of the pavilion on a raised platform. These tickets are priced as a pavilion ticket, and companion tickets can be purchased along with them.
In 2012, an outdoor beer garden was added to the array of concessions. Concessions are located at the base of the hill above the east entrance. There's a variety of food, including kielbasa, burgers, nachos, French fries and hot dogs. There's also pizza from Hungry Howie's, a local favorite, as well as sodas, energy drinks and water.
There's a large, paved parking lot located at the DTE Energy Music Theatre as well as grass and gravel lots for overflow.
Yes, you can find the Pine Knob Ski Resort right next door to the amphitheater. There's also the Pine Knob Golf Course close by if you enjoy hitting the links. The scenic Flemming Lake is surrounded by the golf course and offers relaxing views.