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Host venue for the Sept. 12 Alabama concert
Van Andel Arena holds about 12,000 people, and on Sept. 12, 2026, it hosts the country band Alabama in downtown Grand Rapids. The arena does not publish ticket sales, so how full it will be is not known.
Updated 12 hours ago
Venue for October 3 show
On October 3, 2026, the Red Clay Strays will play Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, a venue that seats about 12,000 people. Three years ago, the Alabama six-piece was playing clubs that held a few hundred. The show marks a milestone in one of the fastest ascents in modern country-rock.
Updated 13 hours ago
Venue for the September 14, 2026 ceremony
Van Andel Arena seats about 12,000 people. On Monday, September 14, it will host the Grand Rapids Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony for the Class of 2026.
Updated Yesterday
Venue hosting September 2026 shows
Van Andel Arena has announced three shows for September 2026. The largest room in use holds about 12,000 people.
Updated 3 days ago
Hosting ArtPrize exhibits during preview week
On September 12, 2026, ArtPrize opens a six-day preview week across Grand Rapids, including Van Andel Arena. The arena seats up to 12,000, but entry is free and unticketed, so nobody knows how many will come.
Home venue for the Gold
Van Andel Arena's calendar now lists 26 Grand Rapids Gold home games for the 2026-27 season, running from November 7 through March 27. Each date pushes a crowd of roughly 12,000 into downtown Grand Rapids.
Updated Sep 4
Home venue for Grand Rapids Griffins
Van Andel Arena will host the Grand Rapids Griffins 33 times between October 9 and March 26. Each game brings roughly 12,000 people into downtown Grand Rapids, making the slate one of the city's biggest recurring traffic and business drivers.
Scheduled to host 11 events in November 2026
Van Andel Arena's November 2026 calendar lists 11 shows, one of the venue's busier fall months. The 12,000-seat arena in downtown Grand Rapids has booked comedy, rock, and holiday music dates.
Updated Sep 1
Host venue for the two-night run
Van Andel Arena holds about 12,000 people and hosts Hot Wheels Monster Trucks in downtown Grand Rapids on September 19, 2026. The run spans two nights, so the same pattern repeats on September 20.
Updated Aug 29
Publishing its October 2026 schedule
Van Andel Arena has confirmed 11 shows for October 2026, including Bring Me The Horizon's arena tour on Oct 8 and an R&B triple bill with Anthony Hamilton, Leela James and Raheem Devaughn on Oct 16. The venue's largest room seats about 12,000.
Updated Aug 28
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