Concert halls & amphitheaters / Downtown Royal Oak
Royal Oak Music Theatre
A concert and comedy venue of about 1,700 capacity in downtown Royal Oak, housed in a theatre that opened in 1928.
01 / The story of this place
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The theatre opened in 1928 as a vaudeville and movie house, reopened as a concert and comedy venue in 1976, and has been operated by AEG since 2007. The mostly general-admission room books national touring rock, indie, electronic and hip-hop acts plus comedy, with tickets sold through AXS.
- About 1,700 capacity, mostly GA
- 1928 theatre building
- Rock, indie, hip-hop and comedy
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Sources & fact check · Checked: 2026-09-25
An independently written bilingual guide. This collection is not an attendance-based ranking.
03 / Events
Events at this place
Published events automatically linked from our event guide. Times are local to the venue.
Oct 13, 2026, 6:30 PMMANIA - The Abba Tribute
MANIA - The Abba Tribute plays an ABBA tribute show at Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak on Tuesday, October 13, at 6:30 p.m. Big sing-along hits; tickets available.
Oct 14, 2026, 5:00 PMLenny Pearce
Lenny Pearce plays Wednesday, October 14, at 5 p.m. at Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak. Presented by AEG, tickets available.
Oct 15, 2026, 7:00 PMThe Midnight: Time Machines
The Midnight plays the Time Machines concert on Thursday, October 15, at 7 p.m. at Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak. Big-room show at a beloved venue.
Oct 17, 2026, 6:00 PMBras For A Cause
Bras For A Cause is a concert event on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 6 p.m. at Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak, organized by the venue. Tickets available.
Oct 20, 2026, 6:00 PMMovements – Happier Now USA Tour
Movements brings the Happier Now USA Tour to Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak on Tuesday, October 20, at 6 p.m., presented by AEG. Tickets via the venue.
Oct 22, 2026, 7:00 PMDJ Shadow Celebrates 30 Years of Endtroducing
DJ Shadow marks 30 years of Endtroducing on Thursday, October 22, at 7 p.m. at Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak. Tickets via the venue.
Oct 23, 2026, 7:00 PMStreetlight Manifesto
Streetlight Manifesto plays Friday, October 23, at 7 p.m. at Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak. Tickets available.
Oct 24, 2026, 7:00 PMBethel Music
Bethel Music plays a concert on Saturday, October 24, at 7 p.m. at Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak. Tickets available.
Oct 28, 2026, 6:00 PMSleeping With Sirens
Sleeping With Sirens plays a concert on Wednesday, October 28, at 6 p.m. at Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak. Presented by AEG; tickets available.
Oct 30, 2026, 6:30 PMDweezil Zappa
Dweezil Zappa plays Friday, October 30, at 6:30 p.m. at Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak. A solid chance to catch Dweezil Zappa live; tickets are available.
Nov 4, 2026, 5:00 PMArch Enemy & The Black Dahlia Murder
Arch Enemy and The Black Dahlia Murder play a joint concert on Wednesday, November 4, at 5 p.m. at Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak. Two bands, one stage.
Nov 5, 2026, 7:00 PMCharles Wesley Godwin
Charles Wesley Godwin plays a solo concert on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 7 p.m. at Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak. Big room, strong sound—tickets required.
Nov 7, 2026, 9:00 PMIan Asher
Ian Asher plays Saturday, November 7, at 9 p.m. at Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak. Presented by AEG; tickets available online.
Nov 8, 2026, 6:00 PMBasement
AEG Presents brings a concert called Basement on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 6 p.m. at Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak. Produced by AEG, with tickets available.
Nov 13, 2026, 7:00 PMLeslie Jones: I’M HOT TOUR!
Leslie Jones brings her I’M HOT TOUR to Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak on Friday, November 13, at 7 p.m. Presented by AEG; tickets through the venue.
Nov 14, 2026, 7:00 PMSTS9
STS9 plays a concert Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 7 p.m. at Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak. Presented by AEG.
Nov 20, 2026, 5:30 PMTrivium
Trivium plays a concert on Friday, November 20, at 5:30 p.m. at Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak. Presented by AEG; tickets available.
Nov 21, 2026, 8:30 PMDaily Bread
Daily Bread plays a concert on Saturday, November 21, at 8:30 p.m. at Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak. Presented by AEG; tickets available.
Nov 25, 2026, 6:00 PMWhitechapel
Whitechapel plays a concert on Wednesday, November 25, 2026, at 6 p.m. at Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak. Presented by AEG; get tickets from the venue.
Dec 3, 2026, 6:00 PMSabrina Cast Reunion – 30-Year Anniversary Live
The Sabrina cast reunites live for a 30-year anniversary event on Thursday, December 3, at 6 p.m. at Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak. Rare chance to see them on stage together. Tickets available.
Dec 6, 2026, 6:30 PMJohn Lodge: A Tribute to The Moody Blues
John Lodge brings a Moody Blues tribute concert on Sunday, December 6, at 6:30 p.m. at Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak. Go for a night centered on The Moody Blues’ music. Tickets available.
Dec 9, 2026, 6:00 PMStory of the Year & Silverstein
Story of the Year and Silverstein play a joint concert on Wednesday, December 9, at 6 p.m. at Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak. Two bands share the bill; tickets are available.
Dec 11, 2026, 6:00 PMCharlie Berens
Charlie Berens plays Friday, December 11, at 6 p.m. at Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak. Big room, big vibe—presented by Outback.
Dec 12, 2026, 4:00 PMCharlie Berens
Charlie Berens brings a live show to Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak on Saturday, December 12, at 4 p.m. Presented by Outback, with tickets available.
Dec 12, 2026, 7:00 PMCharlie Berens
Charlie Berens brings a live show on Saturday, December 12, at 7 p.m. at Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak, presented by Outback. Tickets available.
Dec 15, 2026, 7:00 PMShakey Graves
Shakey Graves plays a concert on Tuesday, December 15, at 7 p.m. at Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak. If you want to see him live, grab tickets on the venue’s site.
Dec 15, 2026, 7:30 PMJimbo the Drag Clown
Drag Race All Stars winner Jimbo the Drag Clown brings a touring comedy show to the Royal Oak Music Theatre on Tuesday, December 15, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on the ticket page.
Feb 13, 2027, 7:00 PMRyan Hamilton
Ryan Hamilton takes the stage on Saturday, February 13, at 7 p.m. at the Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak. The show is presented by AEG, and tickets are available online.
Feb 19, 2027, 8:00 PMLEVEL UP – The Ritual Tour – Royal Oak
LEVEL UP brings The Ritual Tour to the Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak on Friday, February 19, at 8 p.m. A ticket link is available online.
Feb 24, 2027, 7:00 PMCrystal Methyd
Crystal Methyd takes the stage on Wednesday, February 24, at 7 p.m. at the Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak. The show is presented by Murray & Peter.
Feb 26, 2027, 7:00 PMBianca Del Rio
Bianca Del Rio takes the stage on Friday, February 26, at 7 p.m. at the Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak. Tickets are available online.
Mar 6, 2027, 7:00 PMKameron Marlowe
Kameron Marlowe plays the Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak on Saturday, March 6, at 7 p.m., in a show presented by AEG. Tickets are available online.
Mar 21, 2027, 7:00 PMMichelle Branch
Michelle Branch plays the Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak on Sunday, March 21, at 7 p.m. The show is presented by AEG, and tickets are available online.
Apr 17, 2027, 6:30 PMAmerican Pop
American Pop is a concert on Saturday, April 17, at 6:30 p.m. at the Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak. AEG and Danny Zelisko present the night.
May 22, 2027, 7:00 PMHenry Cho
Henry Cho takes the stage on Saturday, May 22, at 7 p.m. at the Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak. Tickets are available online.
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