Gem Theatre

The main Gem Theatre spans 3,000 square feet with two seating levels. Spanish Revival design and Arts & Crafts details are features of the room. Use the event’s seating arrangement when choosing a location rather than substituting a plan from a private function or the adjacent Century Theatre.

The Century Theatre, the companion performance space built in 1903, occupies 2,072 square feet and includes its own stage, flexible seating arrangements, and integrated audio-visual equipment. Expansive windows draw natural light into the Century Theatre and frame views of the surrounding downtown Detroit streetscape.

The complex also includes the Century Dining Room, a 3,690-square-foot open space with a stone fireplace and full bar. The Century Club lounge spans 1,656 square feet and features a full-length Pewabic Tile bar, high-top tables, and comfortable seating areas. An outdoor garden patio provides additional space for gatherings.

The Gem Theatre is located at 333 Madison Avenue in downtown Detroit, at the corner of Madison and Brush streets. The venue sits in the heart of the city's entertainment district, making it easily accessible from major downtown corridors.

The official private-event material identifies a parking garage at 1901 Brush Street. Confirm the parking arrangement for your public performance or private function before visiting; a facility listed in a rental brochure does not establish that every show includes parking.

Capacity depends on the room and arrangement. The complex’s advertised event capacity should not be read as the number of seats offered for every public performance. Check the specific ticket plan for the Gem room or Century room named by your organizer.

Forbes Hospitality offers on-site catering and bar service for events. The Century Dining Room and other gathering areas support these functions, but a public-show ticket does not automatically include a meal, a private bar or access to every room.

For event inquiries and booking information, the Gem Theatre can be reached at (313) 463-4215 or by email at [email protected]. The main offices are located at the Madison Street address.

The venue is operated by Forbes Hospitality, which manages the Gem Theatre complex along with other Detroit event spaces. Virtual tours and additional planning resources are available through the venue's website for those interested in exploring the spaces before visiting in person.