Ford Auditorium
Ford Auditorium was a 2,920-seat auditorium in Detroit, Michigan built in 1955 and opened in 1956. The first to add nearby is Ford Field, at 0.9 mi. Highs of 70–84°F make May to September the mildest time to go.
A theatre inside Detroit
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 19°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Detroit
Ford Auditorium is inside Detroit, which has 97 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 70–84°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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Ford Auditorium
Ford Auditorium was a 2,920-seat auditorium in Detroit, Michigan built in 1955 and opened in 1956. Located on the Detroit riverfront, it served as a home to the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) for more than 33 years and was an integral part of the city's Civic Center. With approval from the Ford family and the city, the building was demolished in July 2011 as part of the city's waterfront redesign plans.
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- Theatre
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- 2.9K a year
Overnight near Ford Auditorium
To stay close, try Detroit (97) and Dearborn (26).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Ford Auditorium | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | in town | — | 97 57 hotels · 18 motels · 11 inns & B&Bs · 7 lodges & cabins · 2 hostels · 2 campgrounds | 649,095 | $84K | D− |
| Dearborn | 9 mi west | 15 min | 26 22 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 105,611 | $219K | C |
| Warren | 11 mi north | 15 min | 34 27 hotels · 5 motels · 2 lodges & cabins | 137,138 | $193K | C− |
| Southfield | 15 mi northwest | 25 min | 33 30 hotels · 2 motels · 1 hostel | 76,111 | $236K | D |
| Romulus | 18 mi southwest | 25 min | 41 41 hotels | 24,547 | $160K | D |
| Southgate | 12 mi southwest | 20 min | 13 7 hotels · 6 motels | 28,931 | $174K | C− |
| Roseville | 14 mi northeast | 20 min | 16 15 hotels · 1 motel | 46,863 | $156K | D |
| Troy | 18 mi north | 30 min | 26 25 hotels · 1 campground | 88,733 | $420K | B |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Places to add to Ford Auditorium
A wider trip can take in these, within 62 miles.
Big draw1in town Stadium & arenaFord Field
2in town Stadium & arenaComerica Park
3in town TheatreFox Theatre
Big draw36 mi Stadium & arenaMichigan Stadium
42 mi MuseumDetroit Institute of Arts
Big draw61 mi Theme parkCedar Point3.8M visitors a year
5in town LandmarkFort Detroit
63 mi City parkBelle Isle ParkPhoto credits
Ford Field: Unknown, CC BY 2.5 · Comerica Park: City of Detroit, Public domain · Fox Theatre: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Michigan Stadium: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Detroit Institute of Arts: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Cedar Point: Larry Pieniazek, User:Lar, en:User:Lar (primary), CC BY 2.5 · Fort Detroit: Pierre Descomps, Public domain · Belle Isle Park: WMrapids, CC0
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Good to know about Ford Auditorium
Is Ford Auditorium in Detroit?
Yes. It’s inside Detroit, MI.
When is the best time to visit Ford Auditorium?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 70–84°.
How far is Ford Auditorium from Cleveland?
About 91 miles southeast of Cleveland, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Ford Auditorium?
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), about 18 miles away.
Where should I stay near Ford Auditorium?
Detroit (in town, 97 places to stay), Dearborn (9 mi, 26 places to stay) and Warren (11 mi, 34 places to stay).
Word from Detroit
No one has shared advice yet; Detroit’s Town Square takes questions.
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