OPEN BARS (4)
St. Andrew's Hall
🇺🇸Detroit, United States
Originally founded as a Scottish society meeting place, St. Andrew's Hall emerged as a key rock venue by the 1980s. It has hosted groundbreaking acts such as Jane's Addiction, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nirvana, and R.E.M.
The Magic Stick
🇺🇸Detroit, United States
A mainstay of Detroit's rock and alternative scenes, The Magic Stick shares legacy with St. Andrew's Hall in showcasing new and established rock, punk, and indie acts. It is known for cultivating vibrant underground and emerging music scenes.
The Masonic Temple
🇺🇸Detroit, United States
The Masonic Temple is the largest Masonic Temple in the world and a prominent venue for live music in Detroit. It has hosted numerous rock concerts and is an important venue for the local music scene, including rock and alternative genres.
Cliff Bell's
🇺🇸Detroit, United States
Although primarily known as a jazz venue, Cliff Bell's has a deep historic importance in Detroit's music scene and has hosted diverse musical types including rock and storytelling events. The venue underwent a restoration in 2006, preserving its original 1930s Art Deco style.
CLOSED BARS (4)
Grande Ballroom
🇺🇸Detroit, United States
The Grande Ballroom is a legendary rock 'n' roll mecca and birthplace of Detroit's hard rock and punk scenes. It became a hub for counterculture in the 1960s and was home to seminal bands like MC5 and The Stooges.
Palace of Auburn Hills
🇺🇸Detroit, United States
Although primarily an arena, it was an iconic venue in the Detroit metro area, hosting notable rock concerts such as Bob Seger and others. Its scale was different from smaller clubs but significant nonetheless for rock touring history in the area.
Bookie's Club 870
🇺🇸Detroit, United States
Cass Corridor dive that hosted Iggy Pop, Dead Boys and Detroit's first punk festivals.
Cobo Hall
🇺🇸Detroit, United States
Once a pillar of Detroit's live music scene, Cobo Hall was famous for hosting major rock concerts including Alice Cooper in 1984. It played a significant role in the city's rock concert history before transitioning away from music events.