Masonic Jack White Theatre

Reviewing venue policies before arriving can help guests enjoy a smoother entry and event experience. Policies may vary slightly by event, so guests should always check event-specific details before attending.

• Re-Entry & Smoking: All smoking, including the use of vapor devices, is prohibited inside the venue. Smoking is permitted only in designated outdoor areas. Re-entry is not permitted.
• Payment Options: The Masonic Temple Detroit accepts most major credit cards, as well as mobile payment options at the Box Office, main lobby bars, coat check, general store, and merchandise locations. Other points of sale may not accept cash.
• Prohibited Items: Outside food and beverages, professional cameras, drones, laser pointers, oversized bags, selfie sticks, and weapons are prohibited. Refer to the policy page for a complete list of prohibited items.
• Age Restrictions: All guests, regardless of age, must have a valid ticket to enter the venue. Some events may have age restrictions, such as 16+ or 18+, and guests attending these performances should be prepared to present valid photo identification. Guests should check the event listing for specific age requirements before purchasing tickets. Parental discretion is advised when bringing young children to performances.

For the most up-to-date guidance and information on regulations, visit the official venue policy page.

Detroit’s Midtown and downtown districts combine historic architecture, live music venues, museums, and sports arenas into one of the Midwest’s most active entertainment corridors. Visitors attending events at the Masonic Jack White Theatre are within minutes of several major performance spaces and cultural landmarks.

• Fox Theatre: The Fox Theatre is a historic Detroit theatre known for its lavish 1920s architecture and hosts touring Broadway productions, comedy acts, and major concert performances in a grand 5,000-seat setting.⁴
• Little Caesars Arena: Little Caesars Arena is home to the Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Pistons and regularly hosts major concerts, sporting events, and large-scale entertainment productions.⁵
• St. Andrew’s Hall: St. Andrew’s Hall is one of Detroit’s longest-running and best-known concert spaces. The venue has welcomed emerging artists, alternative acts, and touring performers for decades in an intimate concert environment.⁶

The Masonic Jack White Theatre is located in Detroit’s Midtown neighborhood, with several nearby parking garages and surface lots available within walking distance of the venue. Accessible parking spaces are available in surrounding lots and garages, subject to availability.

Public Transportation: Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) bus routes service the Midtown and Cass Corridor area near Temple Street and Cass Avenue. The QLINE streetcar also stops along Woodward Avenue, providing convenient access from downtown Detroit and nearby neighborhoods.

Driving: The venue is located at 500 Temple St, Detroit, MI 48201. While the venue does not operate dedicated parking, there are several paid lots in the surrounding area.

Nearby parking options include:

• Parking Lot: 439 Temple St., Detroit, MI 48201
• Temple West Garage: 123 Temple St., Detroit, MI 48201
• 2955 Cass Lot: 2955 Cass Ave, Detroit, MI 48201

Guests at the Masonic Jack White Theatre can typically find light-fare snacks such as popcorn and potato chips, beer, wine, cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages throughout the venue.⁷

Offerings may vary by event, but visitors can generally expect a mix of traditional refreshments and elevated beverage selections. Midtown Detroit’s surrounding restaurant scene additionally provides a wide range of dining options before and after performances.

The Detroit Masonic Temple opened in February 1926 and remains the largest Masonic Temple in the world with over 1,000 different rooms and spaces within the complex.² Designed by architect George D. Mason in a striking Gothic Revival style, the massive complex contains theatres, ballrooms, meeting halls, and ceremonial spaces that have become integral to Detroit’s cultural identity.⁸

The Jack White Theatre, also referred to as the Cathedral Theater, sits adjacent to the larger Masonic Temple Theatre and features ornate woodwork, cathedral-inspired architecture, and a more intimate seating configuration.¹

The venue gained additional recognition in 2013 after Detroit musician Jack White helped preserve the Masonic Temple through a significant financial contribution, leading to the theatre’s renaming in his honor.¹

Over the decades, the venue has hosted concerts, theatrical productions, comedy performances, and special events while remaining a defining part of Detroit’s live entertainment landscape. It’s hosted artists like Lana Del Rey, Skrillex, Tyler, The Creator, and Olivia Rodrigo.