The Palace is shutting its doors in September, and a hometown star will provide a poignant final moment. : The Palace is shutting its doors in September, and a hometown star will provide a poignant final moment. A quick look at the Palace of Auburn Hills as the Detroit Pistons prepare to move out after 29 years in the venue. Wochit The Palace of Auburn Hills on Friday, January 16, 2015. (Photo: Kirthmon F. Dozier, Kirthmon F. Dozier, Detroit Free) Bob Seger's Sept. 23 concert will be the arena's final event, Palace Sports & Entertainment (PS&E) confirmed today.