Aretha's Jazz Café

Aretha's Jazz Café We are an intimate entertainment venue, with a full bar and kitchen, located inside Music Hall Center for Performing Arts.
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Visit our website for a calendar of events, kitchen menu, and rental information. Since Matilda Dodge Wilson opened Music Hall's doors in 1928, our intimate downtown venue has been a significant player in Detroit's performing arts sector. As the last remaining legitimate stage theatre, Music Hall is the only Detroit venue built for the primary purpose of presenting live performances. We have been

home to the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Michigan Opera Theatre, one of the nation's first Cinerama screens, and a wide variety of quality performances that embody the diverse cultures of the world. As a prominent variety house, Music Hall provides accessible music, theatre, dance, and other performance programming and education to a diverse audience. An opportunity for rising stars and a home for classic icons, Music Hall is truly a cultural resource for the city of Detroit.

Jun. 7 Aretha's Jazz Jam 7:00 PMAretha's Jazz Cafe's Sunday evening education-themed jam has, for about a decade, served...
06/07/2026

Jun. 7 Aretha's Jazz Jam 7:00 PM

Aretha's Jazz Cafe's Sunday evening education-themed jam has, for about a decade, served as Detroit’s hub for jazz musicians to learn their craft in a guided, safe, all-ages environment. Created and administered by Music Hall education director, Scott Gwinnell, jamming musicians of all ages are encouraged to use this experience to work on skills like collaboration, communication, improvisation, repertoire building, as well as to network and socialize with other musicians.

Jun. 5 Detroit Jazz Project 8:00 PMCome out on a beautiful summer night to see the Detroit Jazz Project live at Aretha'...
06/05/2026

Jun. 5 Detroit Jazz Project 8:00 PM

Come out on a beautiful summer night to see the Detroit Jazz Project live at Aretha's Jazz Café on June 5th, two shows 8:00 and 9:00PM! We have special guest Vanessa Carr on Vocals and some legends and award winning Jazz Artists on stage! $25 at the door.

Buy tickets: https://bit.ly/4vutWGy

Cafe Chronicles is a fantastic podcast, hosted by Programming Director Ted Nagy, documenting the great artists that grac...
06/02/2026

Cafe Chronicles is a fantastic podcast, hosted by Programming Director Ted Nagy, documenting the great artists that grace Aretha's Jazz Café's stage and Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts! Check it out at https://www.youtube.com/

Check out the latest podcasts on our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/ Award-winning poet, playwright, spoken word artist, singer/songwriter, actress, filmmaker, and author, Rosemarie Wilson a.k.a. One Single Rose®️!

Jun. 1 Tribute: Nikki Giovanni & Gil Scott-Heron ft. Knowledge & One Single Rose® 7:00 PMBuy tickets: https://bit.ly/4vm...
06/01/2026

Jun. 1 Tribute: Nikki Giovanni & Gil Scott-Heron ft. Knowledge & One Single Rose® 7:00 PM

Buy tickets: https://bit.ly/4vm3lvo

May. 29 Julianne Ankley 8:00 PMJulianne Ankley solo acoustic for one special night! Tickets are $10 for this intimate s...
05/26/2026

May. 29 Julianne Ankley 8:00 PM

Julianne Ankley solo acoustic for one special night! Tickets are $10 for this intimate seating event.

Buy tickets: https://bit.ly/4v2eeSM

May. 7 M&K Entertainment presents Love Songs with EL SHAW 7:00 PM
05/07/2026

May. 7 M&K Entertainment presents Love Songs with EL SHAW 7:00 PM

Address

350 Madison Avenue
Detroit, MI
48226

Opening Hours

Monday 6pm - 10pm
Tuesday 7pm - 10pm
Wednesday 6pm - 12am
Thursday 6pm - 12am
Friday 6pm - 12am
Saturday 6pm - 12am
Sunday 6pm - 12am

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+13138878532

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