Last updated September 20, 2026 · ranked from 21,088 Google reviews · How we rank
This guide to the best venues in Grand Rapids, MI brings together five entries, all within the city limits. Grand Rapids Civic Theatre And School Of Theatre Arts leads the list with a 4.8 Google rating from 918 reviews. DeVos Performance Hall follows with a 4.7 rating from 3,647 reviews. The Intersection and Van Andel Arena each hold a 4.5 rating, with 3,493 and 9,331 reviews respectively. Van Andel Arena has the largest review count among these entries, while The B.O.B. has a 4.1 rating from 3,699 reviews. These ratings and review counts provide a starting point for comparing the listed venues in Grand Rapids, MI.
2DeVos Performance HallDeVos Performance Hall hosts four in-house companies and offers balcony, box and floor seating, plus a hearing loop.
3The IntersectionEstablished in 1972, The Intersection presents live music, including hip-hop and rock, with an on-site bar and wheelchair-accessible entry.
4.8(918)· Google4.8 out of 5 from 918 reviews (Google rating)
Performing arts theater
A lineup of plays, live performances and theater education programs gives Grand Rapids Civic Theatre And School Of Theatre Arts its first-place appeal. This large, established community theater at 30 Division Ave N in Grand Rapids, MI holds a 4.8 Google rating from 918 reviews. Children are welcome, and accessibility features include a hearing loop and wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking and restroom. Its combination of performance programming, education and accessibility makes it a strong choice among the city’s venues.
Plays and performances
Theater education programs
Hearing loop available
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4.7(3,647)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 3647 reviews (Google rating)
Performing arts theater
Four in-house companies and a varied live-performance schedule give DeVos Performance Hall a clear basis for rank 2 among venues in Grand Rapids, MI. The established theater at 303 Monroe Ave NW offers balcony, box and floor seating, with a hearing loop and wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, restrooms and seating. Its Google rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 3,647 reviews adds substantial audience feedback to those practical strengths. Children are welcome, and changing tables are available.
4.5(3,493)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 3493 reviews (Google rating)
Night club
Closed · opens 12:00 PM
Established in 1972, The Intersection earns the No. 3 spot through its long history of live music, range of bands, and 4.5-star Google rating across 3,493 reviews. The venue at 133 Cesar E. Chavez Ave SW in Grand Rapids, MI features genres including hip-hop and rock, with an on-site bar for concertgoers. Wheelchair-accessible entry, parking, and restrooms add practical value, while street, garage, and lot parking give visitors several options for getting to a show.
4.5(9,331)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 9331 reviews (Google rating)
Arena
A 12,000-seat space for big-name concerts, professional hockey and family shows puts Van Andel Arena at No. 5 among venues in Grand Rapids, MI. Located at 130 Fulton St W, the arena is home ice for the AHL Griffins and holds a Google rating of 4.5 out of 5 from 9,331 reviews. Practical features include a hearing loop, wheelchair-accessible seating and restrooms, and changing tables. Street parking, a paid garage and a paid lot give attendees several parking options.
4.1(3,699)· Google4.1 out of 5 from 3699 reviews (Google rating)
Night club · $$
Closed today
A former grocery warehouse gives The B.O.B. room to combine live music, a piano bar, a comedy club, several eateries and a brewery at 20 Monroe Ave NW in Grand Rapids, MI. That range of entertainment earns it the No. 6 spot, with dining and late-night food available in the same building. The casual, historic setting accommodates groups, while reservations, outdoor seating and wheelchair-accessible entrances, restrooms and seating add practical value. Its Google rating is 4.1 across 3,699 reviews.
4.1(3,699)4.1 out of 5 from 3699 reviews (Google rating)
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How we ranked this list
Each music venue is scored on a Bayesian-weighted rating (its rating adjusted for how many reviews it has compared with the Grand Rapids category average), how recently we verified its details, and how complete its listing is. Scores and ranks are stored, so the order only changes when the underlying data changes.
Which venues in Grand Rapids, MI offer large concert spaces?
Van Andel Arena has a 12,000-seat space and hosts big-name concerts. GLC Live at 20 Monroe is a contemporary concert hall with around 2,600 seats, hosting live music, comedy and other events. DeVos Performance Hall offers balcony, box and floor seating.
Where can I attend summer concerts in Grand Rapids, MI?
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park at 1000 E Beltline Ave NE hosts summer concerts alongside its botanical gardens, sculptures and indoor art exhibits. Advance tickets are recommended. The site also lists wheelchair-accessible seating and a hearing loop.
Which music bars in Grand Rapids, MI stay open late?
Billy’s Lounge lists a 2 a.m. closing time every day. Mojo’s Dueling Piano Bar & Restaurant opens from 6 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and from 8 p.m. to midnight on Wednesdays and Thursdays. The B.O.B. lists hours of 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. Thursday through Saturday. These are venue hours, not performance times.
Which concert venues in Grand Rapids, MI have hearing loops and accessible seating?
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, Van Andel Arena, GLC Live at 20 Monroe and DeVos Performance Hall all list hearing loops and wheelchair-accessible seating. Each also lists wheelchair-accessible entrances, parking and restrooms.
Where can I combine live music with food in Grand Rapids, MI?
The B.O.B. at 20 Monroe Ave NW combines live music and a piano bar with eateries, comfort food, small plates, vegetarian options and late-night food. Mojo’s Dueling Piano Bar & Restaurant at 180 Monroe Ave NW pairs upstairs dueling pianists and sing-alongs with a ground-floor eatery serving American fare.
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