Gem Theatre
The Gem Theatre is an event facility located in Detroit, Michigan that has served as both wedding venue and private event space since 1991. Records date it to 1927. Further out, Ford Field is 0.2 mi away.
A theatre inside Detroit
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 19°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Detroit
Gem Theatre 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 ↓
Established in 1927
Gem Theatre dates from 1927. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Picking a season
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Gem Theatre
The Gem Theatre is an event facility located in Detroit, Michigan that has served as both wedding venue and private event space since 1991. Operated by Forbes Hospitality, the building consists of two theater spaces, Gem Theatre and Century Theatre. The venue also houses Century Dining Room on its lower level, and Century Club on the main level, acting as the building’s central hub. Once a traditional theater space with a rich history, today Gem Theatre aims to create unique, memorable experiences through its ornate architecture, hand-painted dining rooms, and outdoor patio.
- Type
- Theatre
- Established
- 1927
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places
- Wikipedia readers
- 4.4K a year
Towns to stay in near Gem Theatre
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Detroit (97) and Warren (34).
- 1Ford Field
- 2Comerica Park
- 3Fox Theatre
- 4Detroit Institute of Arts
- 5Detroit Masonic Temple
- 6The Henry Ford
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Gem Theatre | 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− |
| Warren | 11 mi north | 15 min | 34 27 hotels · 5 motels · 2 lodges & cabins | 137,138 | $193K | C− |
| Dearborn | 9 mi west | 15 min | 26 22 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 105,611 | $219K | C |
| Southfield | 14 mi northwest | 20 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 |
| Roseville | 13 mi northeast | 20 min | 16 15 hotels · 1 motel | 46,863 | $156K | D |
| Southgate | 12 mi southwest | 20 min | 13 7 hotels · 6 motels | 28,931 | $174K | C− |
| Troy | 18 mi north | 25 min | 26 25 hotels · 1 campground | 88,733 | $420K | B |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Gem Theatre
Each of these is within 63 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 draw62 mi Theme parkCedar Point3.8M visitors a year
5in town TheatreDetroit Masonic Temple
610 mi MuseumThe Henry Ford1.8M visitors a yearPhoto 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 · Detroit Masonic Temple: Einar Einarsson Kvaran aka Carptrash at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · The Henry Ford: Alvintrusty, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Questions before you go
Is Gem Theatre in Detroit?
Yes. It’s inside Detroit, MI.
When is the best time to visit Gem Theatre?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 70–84°.
How far is Gem Theatre from Cleveland?
About 92 miles southeast of Cleveland, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Gem Theatre?
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), about 18 miles away.
Where should I stay near Gem Theatre?
Detroit (in town, 97 places to stay), Warren (11 mi, 34 places to stay) and Dearborn (9 mi, 26 places to stay).
Advice from Detroit
No one has shared advice yet; Detroit’s Town Square takes questions.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.