The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre
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Chene Park Amphitheatre is located in downtown Detroit, Michigan. The park was built in the early 1980s to compete with other amphitheaters in the area and to give Detroiters access to the beautiful waterfront that was mostly used for a shipping port. It has developed into an exciting concert space in the heart of the bustling downtown area of Detroit. With the backdrop of the Detroit River and the City of Windsor, Canada, the amphitheater has been nationally recognized as one of the top 10 things to do in Detroit and one of the top 100 amphitheaters in the world. A-list music acts from those who made Detroit the home of Motown to present-day entertainers include Aretha Franklin,
Diana Ross
, Ray Charles,
Mary J. Blige
,
Snoop Dogg & the Dog Pound
,
DMX
, Nicki Minaj and 50 Cent. In 2018, Chene Park hosted A People's Tribute to the Queen and updated the name to be the Aretha Franklin Amphitheater. Visit StubHub to find great Chene Park tickets.
''The amphitheater seats 5,000, and there are 1,000 lawn spaces on the hill. Don't be surprised to see boats anchored in the water to listen to the shows too.'
'Almost all of the seats have good views of the stage. The pavilion will keep you dry from inclement weather in the case of rain. The lawn seats are typically more affordable and have a little more of a relaxed atmosphere.'
'Public transportation is available via the SMART Bus system that runs throughout the City of Detroit and the Metro Detroit area.'
'There is on-site parking that is well lit. There may be a fee associated with parking on site. There are also parking lots nearby that are privately owned.'
'There are concessions available at Chene Park, but they do not have a menu or a list of vendors on the Chene Park website. Within a few blocks of Chene Park, there are a number of restaurants and bars.'
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The City of Detroit is in the midst of a huge revitalization. There are a lot of entertainment venues, casinos and restaurants. There are three state-of-the-art sports arenas. Comerica Park is home to the
Detroit Tigers
. Ford Field is home to the
Detroit Lions
, and Little Caesars Arena is home to the
Detroit Red Wings
and the
Detroit Pistons
. The
Fox Theatre
is a beautiful building for concerts and stage shows. Right next door to the Fox Theatre is the
Fillmore Theater
, which also provides a venue for concerts. The Motor City Casino has multiple entertainment options, including the
Sound Board
for concerts.
''There is handicapped parking available and seating for guests needing a wheelchair that are available on the main walk. Folding chairs will be provided for those who are accompanying the guest.'