Harpos Concert Theatre

14238 Harper Avenue,
Detroit, MI 48213

Unfavorite 2 people favorited this theater

Related Websites

Harpos Concert Theatre (Official)

Additional Info

Previously operated by: Wisper-Wetsman Theaters

Architects: Charles N. Agree

Functions: Concerts

Styles: Streamline Moderne

Previous Names: Harper Theatre

Phone Numbers: Box Office: 303.824.1700

Nearby Theaters

1939 Opening of Harper Theater in Detroit

Opened December 2, 1939, for the Wisper-Wetsman Theaters circuit, the Harper Theatre was designed by Charles N. Agree in Art Moderne style.

The theatre was complete with an 80-foot vertical sign spelling out the theatre’s name (which could be seen for blocks up and down Harper Avenue).

The Harper Theatre cost about $290,000 to build, and was at the time one of the most modern-looking theatres to open in Detroit. It also featured murals in the lobby and auditorium by Thomas di Lorenzo.

It was converted into a nightclub in the 197o’s, and became Harpos Concert Theatre in 1974, now the premier venue for heavy-metal and industrial rock bands in Detroit.

Contributed by Bryan Krefft

Recent comments (view all 6 comments)

DavidZornig
DavidZornig on December 27, 2014 at 6:08 am

2 images added courtesy of John Romanowski.

CMHurley
CMHurley on March 21, 2016 at 12:18 am

Drove by Harpo’s today, Sunday March 20, 2016. The marquee was virtually empty and it does not appear to be open. Building looks to be in good shape, though.

Trolleyguy
Trolleyguy on March 21, 2016 at 1:46 pm

The website is advertising events at this venue for the next 2 months out.

CMHurley
CMHurley on March 28, 2016 at 3:00 am

Well that’s good to hear. Just looked rather forlorn and empty when we drove by a week ago.

CJ1949
CJ1949 on September 2, 2024 at 10:41 pm

Listed on Loopnet as of 9/2/2024: https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/14238-Harper-Rd-Detroit-MI/30393499/

You must login before making a comment.

New Comment

Subscribe Want to be emailed when a new comment is posted about this theater?
Just login to your account and subscribe to this theater.