Meadow Brook Amphitheatre facts for kids
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Meadow Brook Music Festival (1994-2016)
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| Address | 3554 Walton Blvd. Rochester Hills, Michigan United States |
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| Owner | Oakland University |
| Operator | 313 Presents |
| Capacity | 7,700 |
| Opened | 1964 |
The Meadow Brook Amphitheatre is a fantastic outdoor place where you can enjoy live music and shows! It's also known as the Meadow Brook Music Festival. You can find it in Rochester Hills, Michigan, right on the campus of Oakland University. It's a big open-air stage where many famous artists have performed.
History of Meadow Brook
The Meadow Brook Amphitheatre first opened its doors in 1964. For its first four years, it was the summer home for the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Imagine listening to beautiful orchestra music outdoors!
Over the years, this venue became a popular spot for all kinds of concerts and performances. In 1994, a company called 313 Presents (which was part of Palace Sports and Entertainment back then) started managing the venue. They still run it today, bringing exciting shows to the area.
The Old Barns
Did you know there are some very old barns on the Meadow Brook Amphitheatre grounds? These barns are part of the historic Meadow Brook Estate. There were originally 10 barns on the estate, built around the 1910s.
In 1935, two of these barns were moved to where the amphitheatre is now. One of these barns was carefully fixed up in 2014, so it looks great today. Sadly, the other one had to be taken down. These barns are a cool reminder of the area's history!
