Concert halls & amphitheaters / Downtown Monroe
River Raisin Centre for the Arts
A downtown Monroe arts center in the restored 1938 Art Deco Monroe Theatre, with live music, musical theater and dance.
01 / The story of this place
Make time for these
The 1938 Art Deco Monroe Theatre was restored and reopened in 1989. Its year-round season includes live music (Elvis and Garth Brooks tribute concerts in 2026) plus musical theater and dance by resident companies.
- 1938 Art Deco theater
- Tribute concerts
- Resident musical and dance troupes
A closer look
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¼ · Stay
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Sources & fact check · Checked: 2026-09-25
An independently written bilingual guide. This collection is not an attendance-based ranking.
03 / Events
Events at this place
Published events automatically linked from our event guide. Times are local to the venue.
Dec 4, 2026, 7:00 PMThe Nutcracker Ballet: four performances at River Raisin Centre for the Arts in Monroe
The Nutcracker Ballet comes to River Raisin Centre for the Arts, 114 South Monroe Street in Monroe, on Friday, December 4, 2026, at 7 p.m.. There are four performances to pick from, so it's easy to make it a holiday outing.
Dec 5, 2026, 2:00 PMThe Nutcracker Ballet: four performances at River Raisin Centre for the Arts in Monroe
The Nutcracker Ballet comes to River Raisin Centre for the Arts, 114 South Monroe Street in Monroe, on Saturday, December 5, 2026, at 2 p.m.. There are four performances to pick from, so it's easy to make it a holiday outing.
Dec 5, 2026, 7:00 PMThe Nutcracker Ballet: four performances at River Raisin Centre for the Arts in Monroe
The Nutcracker Ballet comes to River Raisin Centre for the Arts, 114 South Monroe Street in Monroe, on Saturday, December 5, 2026, at 7 p.m.. There are four performances to pick from, so it's easy to make it a holiday outing.
Dec 6, 2026, 2:00 PMThe Nutcracker Ballet: four performances at River Raisin Centre for the Arts in Monroe
The Nutcracker Ballet comes to River Raisin Centre for the Arts, 114 South Monroe Street in Monroe, on Sunday, December 6, 2026, at 2 p.m.. There are four performances to pick from, so it's easy to make it a holiday outing.
Feb 26, 2027, 7:00 PMWild Heart
River Raisin Centre for the Arts presents the theater production Wild Heart on Friday, February 26, at 7 p.m. in Monroe, Michigan. Tickets are available online.
Feb 27, 2027, 7:00 PMWild Heart
River Raisin Centre for the Arts presents the theatre production Wild Heart on Saturday, February 27, at 7 p.m. at its home venue in Monroe. The show runs until 9 p.m.
Feb 28, 2027, 2:00 PMWild Heart
River Raisin Centre for the Arts presents the theatre production Wild Heart on Sunday, February 28, at 2 p.m. at its home venue in Monroe, Michigan. Tickets are available online.
Mar 19, 2027, 7:00 PMAlice in Wonderland Ballet: Wonderland, danced, at River Raisin Centre for the Arts
Wonderland, told in dance: Alice in Wonderland Ballet takes the stage at River Raisin Centre for the Arts in Monroe on Friday, March 19, 2027, at 7 p.m.. The run has four performances at 114 South Monroe Street.
Mar 20, 2027, 2:00 PMAlice in Wonderland Ballet: Wonderland, danced, at River Raisin Centre for the Arts
Wonderland, told in dance: Alice in Wonderland Ballet takes the stage at River Raisin Centre for the Arts in Monroe on Saturday, March 20, 2027, at 2 p.m.. The run has four performances at 114 South Monroe Street.
Mar 20, 2027, 7:00 PMAlice in Wonderland Ballet: Wonderland, danced, at River Raisin Centre for the Arts
Wonderland, told in dance: Alice in Wonderland Ballet takes the stage at River Raisin Centre for the Arts in Monroe on Saturday, March 20, 2027, at 7 p.m.. The run has four performances at 114 South Monroe Street.
Mar 21, 2027, 2:00 PMAlice in Wonderland Ballet: Wonderland, danced, at River Raisin Centre for the Arts
Wonderland, told in dance: Alice in Wonderland Ballet takes the stage at River Raisin Centre for the Arts in Monroe on Sunday, March 21, 2027, at 2 p.m.. The run has four performances at 114 South Monroe Street.
Apr 16, 2027, 7:00 PMHello, Dolly! at River Raisin Centre for the Arts in Monroe
Hello, Dolly! comes to Monroe: see it at River Raisin Centre for the Arts on Friday, April 16, 2027, at 7 p.m.. There are only three performances, so pick your date early. The center is at 114 South Monroe Street.
Apr 17, 2027, 7:00 PMHello, Dolly! at River Raisin Centre for the Arts in Monroe
Hello, Dolly! comes to Monroe: see it at River Raisin Centre for the Arts on Saturday, April 17, 2027, at 7 p.m.. There are only three performances, so pick your date early. The center is at 114 South Monroe Street.
Apr 18, 2027, 2:00 PMHello, Dolly! at River Raisin Centre for the Arts in Monroe
Hello, Dolly! comes to Monroe: see it at River Raisin Centre for the Arts on Sunday, April 18, 2027, at 2 p.m.. There are only three performances, so pick your date early. The center is at 114 South Monroe Street.
Jul 16, 2027, 7:00 PMHadestown: Teen Edition at River Raisin Centre for the Arts in Monroe
Hadestown, teen edition, comes to Monroe: Hadestown: Teen Edition takes the stage at River Raisin Centre for the Arts on Friday, July 16, 2027, at 7 p.m.. There are only three performances, at 114 South Monroe Street.
Jul 17, 2027, 7:00 PMHadestown: Teen Edition at River Raisin Centre for the Arts in Monroe
Hadestown, teen edition, comes to Monroe: Hadestown: Teen Edition takes the stage at River Raisin Centre for the Arts on Saturday, July 17, 2027, at 7 p.m.. There are only three performances, at 114 South Monroe Street.
Jul 18, 2027, 2:00 PMHadestown: Teen Edition at River Raisin Centre for the Arts in Monroe
Hadestown, teen edition, comes to Monroe: Hadestown: Teen Edition takes the stage at River Raisin Centre for the Arts on Sunday, July 18, 2027, at 2 p.m.. There are only three performances, at 114 South Monroe Street.
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