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    The Fillmore

    3.5 (199 reviews)
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    Vikki W.

    Was there to see A Conversation with Kamala Harris, Former Vice President of the United States. There were separate lines for Fast Lane which is express entry into the theatre at an additional cost. For special events, the State Bar opens an hour prior to doors and offers a variety of lite refreshments and alcoholic beverages. The staff seemed a bit overwhelmed by the crowd and some were quite unpleasant. We were able to clear security in a decent amount of time, but the show was delayed over an hour because of the additional screening. That was slightly off putting, but we didn't let it dampen the evening. Due to FOUR simultaneous events(Detroit Pistons game, concert at the Fox, a comedy show at Hockey Town and Kamala Harris at The Fillmore) Woodward Avenue was bustling with activity! Our seats were on the Main Floor and ushers were very helpful. The theatre is BEAUTIFUL and very ornate. Acoustics were good and our line of sight was awesome. In spite of it getting off to a rocky start, it was a FANTASTIC evening!

    THE HIVES!!
    Brent B.

    We've never been to The Fillmore and were so pleased with our experience! The Swedish band The Hives were in town and it was the perfect venue to house the electronic energy that they perform at. Considering it's a 100 year old venue it has great bones and is very beautiful inside. We had great seats in the lodge with perfect sight lines. It was night not to forget and if we ever have the opportunity to return we certainly will!

    Mj J.

    Just wanted to give a shout out to the Fillmore! I've attended quite few events here over the years. Most recently, we became aware of the VIP upgrades to our tickets and it has completely changed our experience! Private table and your personal waitress...now that's the way to see a concert!

    Leslie C.

    Beautiful venue! I've seen music concerts and comedy shows here. Well organized. Security moves quickly. Purses allowed if they are 4x6 or smaller. Credit card sales inside only.

    Deanna D.

    What an awesome time with my best girl friends. Such an easy smooth entrance/bag check. Clean bathrooms too. lol Everything is pricey, just as expected at any evet but the artwork in there is astonishing

    Gorgeous!
    Victoria M.

    Great venue! Gorgeous historic theater and staff are super helpful. The music always sounds robust. My latest visit to the Fillmore was when Something Corporate was in town. We bought parking ahead of time across the street from the Fillmore and Comerica Park. Super easy in and out. From getting out of the concert to our car took all of a few minutes. The line to get in was intimidating. We showed up 20 minutes after doors open and the line still was super long! Staff were doing their best to control where the line was wrapping. They also were diligently, checking IDs and getting wristbands on people who wanted to drink. Be sure to check their bag policy. You either can bring in a clear bag that's larger or a smaller bag like a clutch. They do extensive searches of your bags. They will open every single tiny little compartment and even open eye glass cases or if you have a tin of mints. You also cannot bring in hand sanitizer. There's tons of bars everywhere, no matter the level that you're on. They also have some food items. They check tickets no matter where you're sitting. General admission was totally closed off other than small entrances that had staff checking tickets. This obviously goes for the tickets with a seat too. We sat in the highest balcony, which doesn't have the greatest views and was super hot. But the bar and bathrooms were never that busy. Staff were really helpful with getting you to your seat and also shining the light for you if you are walking down the stairs during the show. The theater is absolutely gorgeous and you could spend a whole night just walking through it and admiring the architecture and decor. The theater can hold a decent amount of people, but is not so large that you lose that intimate type vibe of a concert.

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    Lisa L.

    I didn't realize this is the former State Theater until someone told me. It's been 30 years since I was in this building. Of course it's been updated a tad. I came for the Black Women Rock 20th Anniversary Concert with friends. Their staff is helpful (with finding your seat). The area is spacious and beautiful to see. If you want to buy drinks inside, they carded and placed a wristband on your arm. I was told that a single can of beer was $12. Thank goodness I wasn't there for that. The sound system worked VERY well. It was easy to see the stage. The views are good.

    Manson fans
    A N.

    We usually only get the themed drinks at the state bar when we're at the Filmore so no comment on the food. Service has always been good, I'm just now reviewing this place after being here numerous times. So big shoutout to the staff, all helpful and chill. ( The black girl with the blonde highlights helped me out last visit too with our seats, she needs a raise, she's stellar and the adorable goth girl that is a waitress, we had her last time too, both of these ladies make your venue great. Give them raises ) It was packed for Manson this last sunday ( heck of a good show ), lines moved fast and staff got it done. Sadly it was cold and raining, I feel like you guys should have setup an outside covering knowing the weather. GA/ Non fast lane and non state bar were out in that freezing rain for hours. There should have been accommodation in that regard. I was a little disappointed that I couldn't get physical tickets as keepsakes, I've done it before and the box office closed early this time it seems. Even with the nitpicks this is still one of my favorite venues, I always jump on acts I want to see if it's there. I'll be back soon enough for another show. Also, on your instagram. Don't turn off comments for controversial artists, I thought that was a little cowardly to turn off comments for the Manson concert. Left them on for Till Lindemann though. Weird choice guys.

    Liz P.

    I came to the Fillmore tonight to see Postmodern Jukebox. I've been to most of the music venues in Detroit but had never been to the Fillmore before, so I was excited to try it out. Be aware they do have a bag policy, you can bring a wristlet basically or a larger clear bag. I was able to find details on it online so I opted just not to bring a bag. It was very easy to get into the venue, if you want to drink they give you a wristband but if you don't drink then don't bother with that. The chairs were actually really comfortable, I'm not sure if all of their concerts are like those or not, but we sat on the main floor and had chairs and plenty of legroom. The only caveat is that the bathroom is in the basement, but that's standard for a lot of the venues in this area. My friend and I each got a drink and they were $19 each, a bit pricey but that's Detroit for you now. Overall based on this experience I would come back here again to see a concert.

    Miranda C.

    One of my favorite artists recently came to Detroit on his tour and had a show at The Fillmore. It's a beautiful historic building! Old staircases and crown molding. The standing room was beautiful hardwood floors (that I assume are original) The drink selection was pretty good but very pricey. I had a spicy margarita that was really good but also was $24 for middle self tequila. The other disappointing part was you could buy bottled or tap water- they only serve liquid death. All of the staff I encountered were super nice and helpful. I would definitely return for another concert!

    inside the venue (standing room POV)
    Jennifer C.

    Beautiful concert venue with a ton of art and vintage decor everywhere. I liked how cozy it still felt even though its super historic looking. The only thing I guess I could say I didn't like is that its standing room only for the lower level and the security guard was so strict on standing past the line smh. Also, sean paul came out 2 hours late and that pissed me off but thats not the fillmore's fault (I hope not anyway). I like this place more than little caesars arena and will be back to see someone else hopefully again before the end of the year.

    CRJ @ The Fillmore
    Amanda L.

    The Fillmore is such a historic venue in downtown Detroit and is probably my personal favorite event space! They are super organized, host a variety of events (concerts, comedy shows, etc.), and are a good mid-sized venue that still makes your events feel intimate, while also feeling a ton of camaraderie with fellow attendees. I believe the capacity is around 5,000 people. I love that the main floor has "steps" to it, which helps to give you multiple spots on the main floor to stand where you could still get a good view, especially if you're short like me! I also love that the balcony above doesn't seem too far so you'll still feel close to the stage even up there! The decor of the Fillmore is also so fun, I don't know why they're there, but the two knight status bracketing either side of the stage gaze proudly upon the audience at every event and I love seeing them there! Every event I've gone to at the Fillmore has been spectacular and I always get excited when I see people and groups that I want to see performing here! To many more events at the Fillmore!

    The table seats are a game changer.
    Carolyn E.

    What a great place to see a show - get the tickets at one of the tables! Real seats and a place to put your drink - by far the most comfortable seating option of any of the local theaters. Even the regular seats have little tables near them so you don't have to hold your drink the whole time. I will say that they struggled with the lighting and sound last night. Some direction was needed from the band and there were a few feedback situations; one that was particularly bad and very loud in between the last song and the encore lasting the entire time the band was offstage. Not ideal. Getting is was super fast, the lines at the bars was easy to get through, and there was no waiting in the Comerica parking garage when we left. Very smooth. I'd go out of my way to see another show here for sure.

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    Ask the Community - The Fillmore

    What type of food does the theater have?

    From their website - Snack Bar next to the grand staircase with delicious chicken tenders, fries, cheeseburgers, hot dogs, and more! We also have chips and candy for sale at all bars.

    What time should I arrive for a 7:00 show, if I have "skip the line" passes?

    It was general admission for my show so I would still say get there at 7

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    You cannot deny the sheer beauty of this historical building that was once the State Theater.

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