Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre is Macomb’s premier outdoor amphitheatre where concertgoers can except a diverse array of top touring acts! KISS-FM is a part of a lot of shows that happen at Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre, the most notable show for us being the annual KISS Block Party! With that being said, we’ve came to be really familiar with the venue and know what you can and can’t do on a concert night or day at the Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre.

We want you to be prepared for this summer concert season! Here’s our guide to the Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre filled with things we’ve learned throughout the years.

• Bag Policy

  All bags, purses, and clutches are PROHIBITED. Single compartment wallets smaller than 4″x6″x1.5″, with or without a handle or strap are permitted. The exception to this policy include bags that are needed for medical necessities including diaper bags, breast pumps, and other medical devices. Medical bags must measure smaller than 14″x14″x6″.

• Doors Open

  The gates at the Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre typically open 90 minutes before the scheduled show start.

• Parking Policies

  With a big concert venue like this, there are quite a few parking policies. Due note, if needed, accessible parking is available at the South Lot which is located next to the Freedom Hill Banquet Center.

  – The parking lot opens at 4 p.m. (for most shows) or two and a half hours prior to a matinee show.
  – Tailgating and barbecuing are allowed as long as there are no open flames. However, when tailgating, your vehicle is only allowed to occupy ONE parking space.
  – Alcohol is not allowed.
  – No tents, canopies, awnings, or camping toilets are allowed.
  – There is no re-admittance.

  Venue Address: 14900 Metro Pkwy., Sterling Heights, MI 48312

• Re-entry Policy

  The Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre has a no re-entry policy in place at their venue. This means any guests who leave the venue will not be allowed to reenter.

• Chairs for the Lawn

  Concertgoers are allowed to bring “beach style” chairs into the venue for MOST amphitheatre shows. However, camping chairs or chairs that are more than 12 inches from the ground to the bottom of the seat when unfolded are not allowed.

  Due to the venue’s bag policy, any bags that chairs come in are not allowed so you’ll have to remove the chair from its bag at the car before heading in.

• Outside Food and Drinks

  Sadly, even if you’re tailgating in the parking lot, no outside food or drinks are allowed through the Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre gates.

• Smoking Policy

  Smoking is not allowed inside the venue’s pavilion, restrooms, on the sponsor decks, or where food and drinks are sold.

• Camera Policy

  Usually, professional cameras, tablets, audio recorders, and video recorders are not allowed at the Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre. Occasionally, for select shows, a strict no-camera policy will be enforced which guests will be informed about.

• Umbrellas

  We all know how Michigan weather can switch on a dime… so for those prepared individuals, umbrellas are allowed to be brought into the venue, except for pointed tip umbrellas.

• Weather Cancelations

  All events at the Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre are “Rain or Shine” events. Only in extreme inclement weather would shows be canceled or postponed.

• Rideshare Drop-Off and Pick-Up Locations

  The Rideshare drop-off is located at the front of the Freedom Hill Banquet Center. Drivers will enter through the main entrance, turning at the first left, and can drop off passengers at the flag poles.

  The Rideshare pick-up location is located at the parking lot adjacent to the main entrance, on the corner of Metro Parkway and Park Access Dr.

• Nursing Mothers

  As stated under the bag policy, breast pumps are allowed inside the amphitheatre. Listed on the venue’s website, “For the comfort of nursing mothers, we encourage you to use our First Aid (located near the main entrance) to nurse or pump. If you have any questions about related items, please call 313-471-7000.”

• Prohibited Items

  There are plenty of items that are not allowed into the Amphitheatre for the interest of their guests’ safety. The following items are not allowed:

  • Outside beverage or food of any kind
  • Bottles, cans, glass, or liquid containers of any kind
  • Weapons of any kind (including pocket knives, pepper spray, and mace)
  • Toy or fake weapons
  • Alcohol or illegal substances
  • Animals (except service animals)
  • Video and/or sound recording devices including laptops, tablets, iPads, and/or GoPros
  • Umbrellas with pointed tips
  • Bags or purses larger than 4″ x 6″ x 1.5″
  • Backpacks
  • Fireworks or any types of explosives
  • Skateboards, scooters, hoverboards, or any personalized vehicles
  • Strollers
  • Professional cameras with detachable lenses
  • Poles, sticks, or selfie sticks
  • Laser pointers
  • Artificial noisemakers
  • Inflatable objects
  • Camping chairs, double chairs, or chairs exceeding 12” from the ground to the bottom of the seat when unfolded. Beach chairs that are less than 12” from the ground are permitted. Please note, due to safety purposes, there may be some events in which chairs are not permitted
  • Aerosol cans
  • Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Drones): Use of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (collectively, “Aircraft Systems”) at the venue, including the surrounding parking areas, is strictly prohibited at all times without prior written approval from Olympia Entertainment/313 Presents. Violations of this policy will result in possible arrest and/or confiscation of the Unmanned Aircraft System
  • E-cigarettes are permitted for use only in designated smoking areas
  • Any other item deemed unsafe by venue personnel
  • Additional items may be added on an event-by-event basis and dictated by tour personnel such as signs, chairs, blankets, etc
  • Guests without shoes or shirts are not permitted to enter

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