Opera & ballet / Downtown
Detroit Opera House
A former movie palace turned opera house, bringing opera and dance into downtown Detroit.
01 / The story of this place
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The building now known as Detroit Opera House opened in 1922 as the Capitol Theatre. C. Howard Crane’s theater architecture later took on a new role through restoration and conversion for opera. Its decorated auditorium provides a setting for opera and dance productions. Nearby Grand Circus Park makes an easy starting point for a short downtown walk before a performance.
- The historic auditorium
- Opera performances
- Dance and special stage productions
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Sources & fact check · Checked: 2026-09-24
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03 / Events
Events at this place
Published events automatically linked from our event guide. Times are local to the venue.
Oct 8, 2026, 7:30 PMDetroit Story Fest at the Detroit Opera House
The Detroit Opera House hosts Detroit Story Fest on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at 1526 Broadway Street, Detroit. A good excuse to step inside the opera house.
Oct 17, 2026, 7:30 PMBallets Jazz Montréal dances at the Detroit Opera House
Ballets Jazz Montréal takes the stage at the Detroit Opera House, 1526 Broadway Street in Detroit, on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. The Montréal company brings one night of dance and music to Detroit's opera house.
Nov 1, 2026, 2:30 PMTosca at the Detroit Opera House
Tosca takes the stage at the Detroit Opera House, 1526 Broadway Street in Detroit, on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 2:30 p.m.. It's live opera in Detroit's opera house, with three performances in the run to choose from.
Nov 5, 2026, 7:30 PMTosca at the Detroit Opera House
Tosca takes the stage at the Detroit Opera House, 1526 Broadway Street in Detroit, on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. It's live opera in Detroit's opera house, with three performances in the run to choose from.
Nov 7, 2026, 7:30 PMTosca at the Detroit Opera House
Tosca takes the stage at the Detroit Opera House, 1526 Broadway Street in Detroit, on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. It's live opera in Detroit's opera house, with three performances in the run to choose from.
Jan 23, 2027, 7:30 PMRennie Harris Puremovement American Street Theater: one night at the Detroit Opera House
Rennie Harris Puremovement American Street Theater takes the Detroit Opera House stage at 1526 Broadway Street on Saturday, January 23, 2027, at 7:30 p.m.. It's one night only at Detroit's opera house, so if it's on your radar, block off the date.
Feb 20, 2027, 7:30 PMDance Theatre of Harlem: ballet on the Detroit Opera House stage
Dance Theatre of Harlem dances at the Detroit Opera House, 1526 Broadway Street, on Saturday, February 20, 2027, at 7:30 p.m.. Ballet from the Harlem company, on the stage of Detroit's opera house.
Feb 21, 2027, 2:30 PMDance Theatre of Harlem: ballet on the Detroit Opera House stage
Dance Theatre of Harlem dances at the Detroit Opera House, 1526 Broadway Street, on Sunday, February 21, 2027, at 2:30 p.m.. Ballet from the Harlem company, on the stage of Detroit's opera house.
Mar 14, 2027, 2:30 PMFiddler on the Roof at the Detroit Opera House
Fiddler on the Roof takes the stage at Detroit's opera house, the Detroit Opera House at 1526 Broadway Street, on Sunday, March 14, 2027, at 2:30 p.m..
Mar 18, 2027, 7:30 PMFiddler on the Roof at the Detroit Opera House
Fiddler on the Roof takes the stage at Detroit's opera house, the Detroit Opera House at 1526 Broadway Street, on Thursday, March 18, 2027, at 7:30 p.m..
Mar 20, 2027, 7:30 PMFiddler on the Roof at the Detroit Opera House
Fiddler on the Roof takes the stage at Detroit's opera house, the Detroit Opera House at 1526 Broadway Street, on Saturday, March 20, 2027, at 7:30 p.m..