Music venues in Grand Rapids, MI range from a 12,000-seat arena to piano bars and a garden setting for summer concerts. Van Andel Arena at 130 Fulton St W hosts big-name concerts and holds a 4.5 Google rating from 9,331 reviews. GLC Live at 20 Monroe, at 11 Ottawa Ave NW, offers a smaller contemporary concert hall with around 2,600 seats and the same 4.5 rating, based on 4,412 reviews.
For seasonal concerts alongside gardens and sculpture, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park stands out with a 4.8 rating from 14,963 reviews. DeVos Performance Hall offers balcony, box and floor seating, while The Intersection, established in 1972, presents a broad range of bands, including hip-hop and rock.
The bar settings offer different ways to spend an evening. Mojo’s Dueling Piano Bar & Restaurant encourages upstairs sing-alongs; The B.O.B. combines live music with eateries, a brewery and a piano bar. Billy’s Lounge on Wealthy St SE pairs candlelit tables with a dance floor, live music and local beers, with listed closing times of 2 a.m. daily. Across these venues in Grand Rapids, MI, capacity, seating style and the choice between a concert hall and a bar provide concrete ways to choose your night out.
4.5(9,331)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 9331 reviews (Google rating)
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Van Andel Arena is a 12,000-seat venue at 130 Fulton St W in Grand Rapids, MI. Home ice for the AHL Griffins, it also hosts big-name concerts and family shows. Its programming spans live music, professional hockey and family entertainment rather than music alone. The arena has a Google rating of 4.5 out of 5 from 9,331 reviews.
For visitors planning an event outing, parking options include free and paid street parking, a paid garage and a paid lot. Accessibility features include a hearing loop, a wheelchair-accessible entrance, accessible parking, accessible restrooms and accessible seating. Restrooms and changing tables are available on site. The arena accepts credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments. These listed amenities cover several practical considerations for attendees, including parking, payment methods, accessibility and visits with children.
4.5(4,412)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 4412 reviews (Google rating)
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GLC Live at 20 Monroe is a contemporary concert hall and nightlife spot at 11 Ottawa Ave NW in Grand Rapids, MI. With around 2,600 seats, it hosts live music, comedy shows and other live performances. The venue has an on-site bar and restrooms, but no restaurant. Its Google rating is 4.5 out of 5, based on 4,412 reviews.
Accessibility features include a hearing loop, a wheelchair-accessible entrance, accessible parking, accessible restrooms and wheelchair-accessible seating. Listed parking options include free lots and free street parking, along with paid garage, lot and street parking. Credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments are accepted. For visitors planning a night around a performance, the main practical details are the concert-hall setting, on-site bar and range of listed accessibility features.
4.1(3,699)· Google4.1 out of 5 from 3699 reviews (Google rating)
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The B.O.B. is a nightlife spot at 20 Monroe Ave NW in Grand Rapids, MI, housed in a sprawling former grocery warehouse. The building brings together a range of eateries, a brewery, a piano bar and a comedy club. Its atmosphere is casual and historic, with live music and options for watching sports among its offerings. Lunch, dinner and late-night food are available, along with comfort food, small plates, vegetarian options and dessert. Drinks include beer, cocktails, wine and coffee, with happy-hour food and drinks also offered.
The women-owned business accepts reservations and accommodates groups, while also offering solo dining. It is popular with students and tourists, welcomes LGBTQ guests and identifies as a transgender safe space. Outdoor seating is available, and dogs are allowed outside. The entrance, seating, restrooms and parking include wheelchair-accessible options. Paid garage, lot and street parking are listed. Service is dine-in rather than takeout or delivery.
4.7(3,647)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 3647 reviews (Google rating)
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DeVos Performance Hall is an established theater and music venue at 303 Monroe Ave NW in Grand Rapids, MI. It has four in-house companies and hosts live performances across a range of events. Seating includes balcony, box and floor options. The venue has a Google rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 3,647 reviews.
Accessibility features include a hearing loop, a wheelchair-accessible entrance, and accessible parking, restrooms and seating. Children are welcome, and changing tables are available. Other amenities include restrooms and Wi-Fi, though there is no on-site restaurant. Listed parking options include free lot and street parking, along with paid garage, lot and street parking. Credit and debit cards are accepted. For visitors planning an outing, the range of seating types and listed accessibility features are practical details to consider alongside the event itself.
4.5(3,493)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 3493 reviews (Google rating)
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The Intersection is a live-music venue and nightlife spot at 133 Cesar E. Chavez Ave SW in Grand Rapids, MI. Established in 1972, it features a wide range of bands, with hip-hop and rock among the genres represented. Live performances are central to its identity, and an on-site bar is available. The venue does not have a restaurant. Its Google listing has a 4.5-star rating from 3,493 reviews.
For visitors planning a night of music, listed parking options include free and paid street parking, a paid parking lot, and a paid garage. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, and restroom. Restrooms and on-site services are available, and the venue accepts credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. These practical details accompany a music-focused setting with a history dating back more than five decades.
4.8(918)· Google4.8 out of 5 from 918 reviews (Google rating)
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Grand Rapids Civic Theatre And School Of Theatre Arts is a large, established community theater at 30 Division Ave N in Grand Rapids, MI. Its programming includes a lineup of plays and live performances, alongside theater education programs. The business is listed in the music venue category, though its description centers on community theater and education. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 918 reviews, and children are welcome.
Accessibility features include a hearing loop, a wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible parking, and a wheelchair-accessible restroom. Parking options listed for the venue include free and paid street parking, plus a paid parking lot. Credit and debit cards are accepted. There is a restroom on site, but no restaurant is listed. For visitors considering either a performance or an education program, the theater brings both activities together at the same Grand Rapids, MI address.
