General Rules (top)

1. All patrons, regardless of age, are required to have a ticket in order to enter the venue.
2. Some events are restricted to 18 and older, or 21 and older.
3. There are no cameras or recording devices allowed.
4. No outside beverages or food are allowed into the venue.
5. Our floor plan changes for most every show. Please call the box office (248-399-2980) or visit the events listing for specific seating charts.
6. Picture ID must be presented for all credit card purchases.


Box Office Information (top)

The box office can be reached at (248) 399-2980 ext. 3.
Regular box office hours are Monday thru Friday, Noon to 6pm. On event days, the box office will be open a minimum of 2 hours before doors, and at least 2 hours after doors. Our onsales are Fridays at 5 PM, on days where there is an onsale the box office will be open until 7 PM.
Winners of radio station tickets must have picture ID in the name of the order. The box office cannot make any changes to names on these tickets. Any requests for name changes to winners must be done through the radio station where the tickets were won.

Tickets.com Locations


Payments (top)

The Box Office accepts Cash, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover Card as forms of payment. We do not accept personal checks. There are no service charges when tickets are purchased in person. All credit card purchases require picture ID.


Will Call (top)

Tickets can be picked up 2 hours prior to event time at the box office. Bring picture ID, the credit card used to purchase the tickets, and confirmation number. We cannot release tickets if the name on the order does not match the name on the picture ID. The name on an order will be under the name on the credit card used for the purchase. If a name needs to be changed on an order, the person whose credit card was used for the purchase must call the box office to make the changes.


Accessible Seating (top)

The Royal Oak Music Theatre is happy to accommodate patrons with special needs. For General Admission events you must arrive no later than fifteen minutes before the scheduled door time. Please inform the box office that you require special seating. We will place you at the head of the line, and security will escort you to the assigned area in Section D on the Right side. For Reserved Seated shows, it is important that you call the Box Office in advance to ensure that the appropriate accessible seating is purchased. Please call the box office at (248) 399-2980 ext. 3.


Sponsors (top)

Midwest Studios
Tell Us Detroit.com


Directions (top)

Click here for directions.

The Royal Oak Music Theatre is located at 318 W. Fourth St. between Washington Ave. and Lafayette Ave.

From 696 West
1. Take the Woodward Ave. Exit (number 16)
2. Go North (Right) on Woodward Ave.
3. Turn Right on Fourth St. before 11 mile Rd.
4. The theatre will be on your left hand side just past Lafayette Ave.

From 696 East
1. Take the Woodward Ave. Exit (number 16)
2. Go North (Left) on Woodward Ave.
3. Turn Right on Fourth St. before 11 mile Rd.
4. The theatre will be on your left hand side just past Lafayette Ave.

From I-75 South
1. Take the 11 Mile Rd. Exit
2. Go West (Right) on 11 Mile Rd.
3. Turn Left on Washington Ave.
4. Turn Right on 4th St.
5. The theatre will be on your right hand side.

From I-75 North
1. Take the 11 Mile Rd. Exit
2. Go West (Left) on 11 Mile Rd.
3. Turn Left on Washington Ave.
4. Turn Right on 4th St.
5. The theatre will be on your right hand side.


Parking (top)

There are two parking structures located on Lafayette Ave., one on either side of 4th street. Additional metered street parking is available throughout the city. The garage to the South of 4th Street takes paper money, the garage to the North of 4th street is metered and you need to bring quarters. There is no specific parking designated for the theatre.


Transportation (top)

There is a Smart Bus Station located at Lafayette Ave. & Sherman Dr.

For the convenience of patrons, a permanent taxi stand is now located on Second St. between Center St. & Washington Ave., in front of the Royal Oak Post Office. Taxis and Limos may 'stand' in this area between the hours of 7 PM and 3 AM daily.


Accommodations (top)

Accommodations provided by the Radisson Hotel.

For online booking, follow the directions below to receive the preferred rate: $79 - $119

1. Log on to www.radisson.com
2. Enter City: Bloomfield Hills
3. Enter State: MI
4. Enter arrival and departure dates
5. Enter Corporate Account ID: 22014

Security (top)

Security provided by Gallagher Security, Inc.

Theatre History (top)

Originally owned by Detroit area businessman and film house entrepreneur John H. Kunsky, the Royal Oak Music Theatre opened its doors in 1928. It quickly made its mark as one of Detroit's finest suburban theatres. In 1978, programming moved toward hosting live music and comedy. Worldwide Entertainment, LLC took over the venue in 2004, adding off-Broadway theatre, musicals, and dance productions to the mix.

The long list of eclectic and unforgettable performances at the Royal Oak Music Theatre includes The White Stripes, *NSYNC, Billy Crystal, Robin Williams, Duran Duran, George Clinton & The Parliament Funkadelic, Hank Williams Jr., Iggy Pop, Run D.M.C., Violent Femmes, Bauhaus, Donovan, Mike Epps, John Heffron, Charlie Murphy, Donnell Rawlings & Bill Burr, Was (not Was), Ben Folds, the Romantics, Will Downing, John Legend, Modest Mouse, Violent Femmes, Our Lady Peace, Cake, The Ten Tenors, "Tap Dogs Rebooted," "Bellydance Superstars," and "Forever Tango."

From movie house to concert venue, the theatre has undergone many changes throughout its 80-year history, and remains a viable institution in the ever-changing entertainment industry.