Clarkston’s Pine Knob Music Theatre, booked and promoted by 313 Presents, Detroit’s premier live entertainment company in partnership with Live Nation, capped off its 50th anniversary season with the No. 1 ranking for Top 100 Amphitheaters in the world in Pollstar’s 2022 year-end rankings.
Pine Knob Music Theatre is presented by Proud Partners United Wholesale Mortgage, Trinity Health, and Ally.
Returning to a full summer concert schedule since topping the Pollstar chart in 2019, Pine Knob Music Theatre finished No. 1 in 2022 for Top 100 Amphitheaters in the world with $36.9 million in reported overall gross ticket sales.
“It gives us immense pride to have Pine Knob Music Theatre recognized as the number one ranked amphitheater in the world,” said Howard Handler, president of 313 Presents. “From the moment we announced the return of Pine Knob Music Theatre thanks to our proud partners United Wholesale Mortgage, Trinity Health and Ally in January, concertgoers and artists showed overwhelming enthusiasm for the return to our roots. In addition to our proud partners, it’s important to thank Live Nation for their partnership in providing the very best in diverse, world-class entertainment.
“This remarkable accomplishment capped off a memorable 50th anniversary season.”
This summer was extremely special as 313 Presents welcomed back the name and tradition of Pine Knob Music Theatre, thanks to Proud Partners United Wholesale Mortgage, Trinity Health, and Ally.
A 50-show slate opened with AJR just ahead of Memorial Day weekend and concluded with Five Finger Death Punch in early October.
Highlights of the season included performances from 2022’s top touring acts, including Pitbull, Imagine Dragons, Zac Brown Band, Thomas Rhett, Stevie Nicks, Backstreet Boys, ODESZA, Jason Aldean, Miranda Lambert, Chris Brown & Lil Baby, two Kid Rock shows, the Lumineers and Shinedown.
Pollstar’s 2022 year-end rankings covered dates reported by tours and promoters from Nov. 18, 2021 through Nov. 16, 2022.
In addition, Little Caesars Arena and the historic Fox Theatre in Detroit were ranked among the top 15 nationwide for their respective categories.
“It was great to see people gather and enjoy live entertainment once again,” said Handler.

PHOTO: Country music star Scotty McCreery performs his popular hits at the annual Hoedown last June at Pine Knob Music Theatre. Photo: Matt Mackinder