Preservation Detroit's 34th Annual Theatre Tour

Schedule

Wed Aug 27 2025 at 09:00 am to 01:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Detroit Opera House | Detroit, MI

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This in-depth 3-hour tour will showcase historic venues from the golden age of theater, cinema, and architecture in Detroit.
About this Event

Don’t miss one of Michigan’s most anticipated, unique architectural history tours!

This guided behind-the-scenes tour of Detroit's legendary movie halls and historic theatres is scheduled to include the Detroit Opera House, the Music Hall, the Fillmore Theatre, and the Fox Theatre.

The tour begins at the Detroit Opera House. Please meet us at the Madison Street entrance at least 15 minutes prior to your ticket start time for check-in.
Allow 3 hours for this tour. This tour combines docent-led lectures with an extensive walking tour, with plenty of stairs. Please wear sensible shoes! The tour takes place rain or shine.

Parking: Parking is available at numerous nearby parking lots, including the Detroit Opera House parking lot (entry off of John R.)

Ticket prices: $40 for Preservation Detroit members. $45 for general public. Eventbrite also adds a non-refundable fee to each ticket.

Discount for members: Are you a member of Preservation Detroit? We are pleased to offer a discounted ticket price for members. To become a member, please visit our website.

Please note:

  • The list of theatres we visit may change due to the dynamic nature of the theatres' scheduling.
  • No professional photography or tripods allowed. Photos appearing here were taken by Pat Tapper and Jeff Richards as a courtesy for Preservation Detroit. All rights reserved.
  • By purchasing ticket(s), I confirm that I have read and agree to the terms outlined in the following liability release: https://preservationdetroit.org/liabilityrelease

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Detroit Opera House, 1526 Broadway St, Detroit, United States

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USD 44.52 to USD 49.87

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