Event venues / Downtown
Huntington Place
Detroit's riverfront convention center, home of the auto show and the city's biggest trade and consumer expos.
01 / The story of this place
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It opened in 1960 as Cobo Hall and goes by Huntington Place today. There's 723,000 square feet of exhibit space, 623,000 of it contiguous, which makes it the 16th largest convention center in the country. The 40,000-square-foot Grand Riverview Ballroom looks out on the Detroit River through floor-to-ceiling glass. Add a four-story glass atrium and 98 meeting rooms. More than a million people come through every year, and Legends Global runs the building.
- Open since 1960, originally as Cobo Hall
- 723,000 square feet of exhibit space
- 40,000-square-foot ballroom facing the river
- 98 meeting rooms and a four-story glass atrium
- 2,596 parking spaces in two on-site garages
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Sources & fact check · Checked: 2026-10-23
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03 / Events
Events at this place
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Nov 13, 2026Creator Con
Creator Con V, billed as the Midwest's premier marketing, business and creator economy conference, runs Friday, November 13, through Sunday, November 15, at Huntington Place in Detroit. It's built for entrepreneurs, marketers and creators looking at what's next.
Nov 14, 2026Detroit Princess Day
Detroit Princess Day runs Saturday, November 14, through Monday, November 16, at Huntington Place in Detroit. It's a family-friendly princess meet and greet with stories, songs, crafts and photos. Tickets are available online.
Nov 26, 2026The Turkey Trot
The S3 Turkey Trot (10K/5K/1 mile) is on Thursday, November 26, at Huntington Place in Detroit. A 40+ year tradition with costumes and “The Parade before The Parade” vibe. Tickets/registration available online.
Nov 26, 2026Turkey Trot
Turkey Trot takes over Thursday, November 26, all day, organized by Huntington Place at 1 Washington Boulevard in Detroit. It falls on the day of the 100th America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which makes it a solid family plan downtown.
Dec 11, 2026Mega Magic Classic
The Mega Magic Classic gymnastics meet runs Friday, December 11, through Sunday, December 13, at Huntington Place in downtown Detroit. Entries go through the USA Gymnastics Reservation System.
Jan 12, 2027The Detroit Auto Show 2027
The Detroit Auto Show runs from Tuesday, January 12, through Sunday, January 24, 2027, at Huntington Place in downtown Detroit. Expect new automotive and mobility tech, brand-defining vehicles and hands-on activations. Tickets are available online.
Feb 26, 2027MagicCon Detroit
Magic: The Gathering fans take over Huntington Place in Detroit from Friday, February 26, to Sunday, February 28, 2027, for the first MagicCon of the year, themed around Nauctis: The Sunken Realm. Expect Mana Stage programming, open play, special guests, creators and artists.
Mar 27, 2027Michigan Sneaker Xchange
The Michigan Sneaker Xchange, a sneaker and streetwear tradeshow, takes over Huntington Place in Detroit on Saturday, March 27. More than 150 vendors bring sneakers, streetwear, vintage and local clothing brands.
Apr 12, 2027RAPID + TCT / AeroDef 2027
RAPID + TCT / AeroDef 2027 runs Monday, April 12, through Thursday, April 15, at Huntington Place in Detroit. The conference program is built for engineers, product leaders, manufacturers, and decision-makers working with additive manufacturing.
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