Set The Date: An Exciting Concert Summer in Detroit is Coming to The Aretha

The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre in Detroit has announced its eagerly-awaited 2023 season, and it promises to be a summer to remember. The box office officially opens on Friday, April 7, 2023, with tickets for Jazzy Nights ranging from $20 for lawn seating to $70 for pit seating. Weekend show tickets for the season range from $39.50 for lawn seating to $125 for lower bowl seating, and all ticket purchases include a $5 facility fee.

In addition to individual show tickets, season tickets for Jazzy Nights are available, as well as seat licenses that allow concert-goers to own their favorite seats for every Jazzy Night or weekend show.

The Jazzy Night Series, sponsored by Huntington Bank, kicks off on Wednesday, June 7, with a performance by world-renowned band Incognito and Mike Phillips. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the show promises to be a memorable one.

A Solid Lineup

Other artists that will perform throughout the season include Anthony Hamilton & Marsha Ambrosius, Patrice Rushen & Lin Rountree, Michael Franti, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Eric Roberson & Rahsaan Patterson, Spyro Gyra & Bob Baldwin, Kool & The Gang, SOS Band & Atlantic Starr, Will Downing, Lalah Hathaway, Boney James & Damien Escobar, Maxwell, Najee, Southern Soul on the River, PJ Morton, Avery*Sunshine, Kelly Price, and Raheem Devaughn.

“It’s going to be another great summer in Detroit, and we’re excited to bring some of the world’s best artists to The Aretha,” said Shahida Mausi, President of The Right Productions, Inc. and Manager of the Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre. “There’s simply no better entertainment venue destination in Detroit to enjoy live music than on the beautiful banks of the Detroit River at the Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre.”

The box office will be open daily Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturdays. For the full 2023 season lineup and to purchase tickets, visit thearetha.com or tickmaster.com. Don’t miss the chance to enjoy world-class music in a stunning setting this summer at The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre.

 Artists performing in 2023 include:

·       June 10            Anthony Hamilton & Marsha Ambrosius

·       June 14            Patrice Rushen & Lin Rountree

·       June 16            Michael Franti

·       June 17            Rodrigo y Gabriela

·       June 21            Eric Roberson & Rahsaan Patterson

·       June 28            Spyro Gyra & Bob Baldwin

·       June 30            Kool & The Gang, SOS Band & Atlantic Starr

·       July 5              Will Downing

·       July 22             Lalah Hathaway, Boney James & Damien Escobar

·       July 28             Maxwell

·       August 9          Najee

·       August 12        Southern Soul on the River

·       August 16        PJ Morton

·       August 23        Avery*Sunshine

·       August 30        Kelly Price (this is a date change from July 26, 2023)

·       September 6    Raheem Devaughn

 Visit thearetha.com or tickmaster.com for the full 2023 season lineup.