General Event Space
| Maximum Capacity: 2000
Our largest, acoustically perfect concert hall space that can seat up to 2000 guests – featuring three levels of seating with VIP box seating options!
Our stage space (1,536 square feet) provides a wide range of options for full concert layout options with musician backline needs, unique ceremony arrangements, and elegant drapery.
This space also is equipped with in-house 4K cameras that can provide live feed to our other venue spaces, as well as digital livestreaming and recording options. We livestream our current DSO performances weekly and utilized this system for all of our DSO performances during the pandemic when we could not have audiences in our space!
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 110 People
Reception
Capacity: 245 People
Theater
Capacity: 2000 People
Alternate Venue
| Maximum Capacity: 450
Our second largest space that can accommodate approximately 360 guests in our riser seating, 320 for banquet style seating, and up to ~500 for a strolling reception.
Our Cube features state-of-the-art audio and video technology – but is truly perfect for large
scale receptions!
Additionally, the Cube features a large sliding wall that connects this space directly to our Atrium – creating a large strolling space for guests to move back and forth between the Cube and the Atrium.
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Reception
Capacity: 450 People
Alternate Venue
| Maximum Capacity: 300
Our atrium serves entrance to patrons visiting The Max, offering an open, bright space for guests to mingle and make their way to our various venue spaces. The atrium can hold up to ~400 guests for a strolling reception, 125 guests for more of a banquet arrangement, on the first floor with an additional 200 (strolling) guests on our second level and 125 (strolling) guests on our third level.
Serving as our centralized hub, it would be ideal for welcoming guests with beverage/catering service!
The first floor of our atrium connects beautifully to our Cube space via our sliding wall, as well as Allesee Hall near our main entrance. The second floor connects to both our Donor Lounge and Paradise Lounge – ideal for small receptions and strolling options.
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 150 People
Reception
Capacity: 300 People
Theater
Capacity: 200 People
General Event Space
| Maximum Capacity: 300
Located directly next the Cube space on our first floor, Allesee Rehearsal Hall offers a large, warm space for a multitude of activities! As an easily transformable space, we can host banquet style for up to 150 guests or strolling receptions for up to ~300.
Similarly to our Cube space, we can easily equip Allesee Hall for performances, lecture presentations, and a multitude of activations with its long rectangular layout (2,000 square feet total!). The space is fully wired and equipped for portable video equipment.
We most often utilize this space for banquets, rehearsals for performances, and post-concert receptions. The space features four large doors that easily connect it to our atrium space to create an additional extension of the atrium space! Please see a few photos here!
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 150 People
Reception
Capacity: 300 People
Theater
Capacity: 200 People
Restaurant/Lounge
| Maximum Capacity: 100
Located on the second floor of our atrium, the Donor Lounge features an inviting, lush gathering space for up to 80-100 guests for a strolling reception, and up to 50 guests in theatre style seating. The space is home to our wonderful collection of glass sculptures, commissioned by Herman and Sharon Frankel, by Ginny Ruffner and Martin Blank, both of Seattle, and by Lucio Bubacco of Murano, Italy.
This space is truly one of our favorites for intimate gatherings, post-concert receptions, and VIP experiences.
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Reception
Capacity: 100 People
Restaurant/Lounge
| Maximum Capacity: 100
In addition to Orchestra Hall, this space shared its centennial in 2019! Connected to our original theatre, Paradise Lounge looks over our main thoroughfare here in Detroit, Woodward Avenue, and features a colorful, classic vintage feel for receptions and dinner events. For a reception setting, we are able to welcome 75 –100 guests for strolling activities. We can also seat up to 75 in a dinner setting for any catering elements!
We most often use this space for pre-concert and post concert gatherings with beverage and catering services for our guests entering Orchestra Hall. Paradise Lounge is located on our second floor and connects to our historical entrance and the third floor or Orchestra Hall via wooden staircases.
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Reception
Capacity: 100 People
