Huntington Place
Huntington Place is a convention center in the heart of downtown Detroit, on the Detroit River beside the Riverwalk. It has 2,596 parking spaces in two garages, and the building is open around the clock with security on site. Youmacon is held here, on Halloween weekend in 2026.
Before you go
- Capacity
- Theater 3,500; banquet 2,250; reception 4,500
- Indoor or outdoor
- Indoor halls with an outdoor space and riverfront terrace
- Official site
- huntingtonplacedetroit.com
- Next festival here
- Youmacon, Oct 29 to Nov 1, 2026
Worth knowing before you go
- No overnight parking, oversized vehicles or trailers in the garages.
- Parking is first come, first served, and pays by card, Apple Pay or tap.
- Wheelchairs are limited and given out first come at the concourse Information Desk.
- Service animals must be credentialed with Huntington Place Security before the event.
- Alcohol brought in from outdoors and weapons of any kind are prohibited.
Festivals here
Venue basics: 2,596 spaces in two garages · Riverfront downtown location · ADA compliant, elevators on each level.
Is it for you
Choose it if
- You want a downtown riverfront setting with a Riverwalk beside it.
- You need step-free entrances and elevators on every level.
Think twice if
- You plan to park overnight or bring a trailer.
Getting there and parking
Huntington Place sits on the Detroit River in the heart of downtown Detroit, aligned with the Detroit Riverwalk. The building operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with security on site around the clock.
Parking is in two garages, the Roof Deck and the Washington Blvd. Garage, with 2,596 spaces in all on a first come, first served basis. Payment is by credit card, Apple Pay or tap-to-pay. Overnight parking, oversized vehicles and trailers are not allowed.
Festival-specific · YoumaconSingle-day badges for Friday, Saturday or Sunday are picked up at the badge counter when you arrive at Huntington Place.
Accessibility
Huntington Place is ADA compliant, and every garage has accessible spaces for cars and vans. The north side has elevator access off Congress Street near the parking garage, the south side has a street level entrance near the Washington Boulevard turnabout, and the Atwater St. entrance reaches the Atrium and first level. Ramps, automatic doors and passenger elevators on each level are in place, and restrooms are ADA compliant.
Wheelchairs are available on request at the concourse Information Desk, in limited numbers on a first come basis. Service animals are allowed but must be credentialed with Huntington Place Security before the event. For first aid, find the nearest security guard or police officer.
Festival-specific · YoumaconAnyone needing an Accessibility Badge identifier goes to the Accessible Line at Registration in Hall D. For help, go to Con Ops in Room 329 and see the Accessibility Coordinator. Each accessible attendee may have one companion or helper, who also needs a badge.
Confirm your specific needs with the venue before you travel (huntingtonplacedetroit.com).
Camping
We don't yet have confirmed information about camping at Huntington Place. The venue's own pages are the place to check: huntingtonplacedetroit.com.
Food, water and what you can bring
Alcohol brought in from outdoors is prohibited, as are weapons of any kind. Only on-duty uniformed law enforcement may carry firearms in the building.
Recently at Huntington Place
Great Lakes Coffee Shop Renovation
From the venue · Oct 8, 2026
Huntington Place: The Detroit Holiday Space
From the venue · Oct 6, 2026
Huntington Place The Holiday Space
From the venue · Jul 22, 2026
A little history
Youmacon takes place at Huntington Place, with single-day badges for Friday, Saturday or Sunday.