Van Andel Arena
Van Andel Arena serves as West Michigan's premier entertainment destination hosting numerous sporting events, family shows, concerts, comedy shows & more.
Home to: AHL hockey team Grand Rapids Griffins, G-Leage Grand Rapids Gold & Grand Rapids Rise. Van Andel Arena® — the Must Play Destination of Michigan's second largest and fastest-growing market — has thrust Grand Rapids into the forefront of the entertainment industry. The 12,000 plus capacity Van Andel Arena was named in recognition of the largest benefactor, Jay and Betty Van Andel. Van Andel
09/11/2024
Kacey Musgraves is performing at Van Andel Arena tonight! 🎉
If you haven’t grabbed your tickets yet, check out
👉 https://bit.ly/3V2FyBT
Don’t miss the chance to see this talented star live! 💜
09/11/2024
Last night was 🔥 thanks to Sexyy Red, Kodak Black, Young Hunxho, Loe Shimmy and Blakeiana.
Photos by Jim Hill
09/10/2024
Tonight, Sexyy Red is hitting the stage at Van Andel Arena! 🎶 Don't miss your chance to experience this phenomenal artist live! 🔥 💋 Here's all the need to know info!
09/09/2024
We’re thrilled to share that Trans-Siberian Orchestra will be performing at Van Andel Arena on Dec. 8th with 2 show times! Get ready for an incredible night filled with captivating music and a festive atmosphere! 🎸🎤
🎟️ Tickets go on sale Sept. 13 at 10 AM. Make sure to grab yours!
09/09/2024
🚨 Exciting Announcement! 🚨
Jeff Dunham, the king of ventriloquism and laughter, is coming to Van Andel Arena on Dec. 28! 🎉
Get ready for a night filled with his beloved characters and side-splitting humor!
🎟️ Tickets go on sale Sept. 16 at 10 AM! Mark your calendars, you won't want to miss this hilarious event!
Tag your friends and let them know! ❤️
09/07/2024
🚨 NEW STICKER ALERT 🚨
09/06/2024
We're hiring a Catering Manager! 🍽️ Join our team & help create amazing experiences for the tours that stop at Van Andel Arena! 💙
https://www.vanandelarena.com/p/about/job-opportunities
09/04/2024
JUST ANNOUNCED: Comedian and podcast host Theo Von is bringing all the laughs to Van Andel Arena during his Return of the Rat Tour on Saturday, November 16.😂🎤
Tickets go on sale Fri.., Sept. 6 at 10 AM 🎟️
09/03/2024
The wait is over! The 2024-2025 season schedule is here, and we can’t wait to see you at Van Andel Arena for another thrilling season of basketball! 🏆🏀
Full Schedule & More 👉 https://grandrapids.gleague.nba.com/
09/03/2024
Hallelujah! It's A Christmas Tour comes to Grand Rapids on Dec. 11 at Van Andel Arena ❄️ Come celebrate the holidays with Pentatonix! 🎄 Tickets on sale this Friday 9/6
https://www.facebook.com/events/1580993342483424/
09/02/2024
Happy Labor Day! 🎉 Today we celebrate the hard work and dedication of every individual. Thank you for all that you do!❤️
08/31/2024
Y'all Know What It Is, it's Martin Lawrence time!🔥🙌 Join us TONIGHT and see the hilarious comedian live on the Van Andel Arena stage. 🤩
Tickets are still available!
🎟️ https://bit.ly/3QLxxy1
📵 Please note NO photos, video, or audio recording is permitted at tonight's show including capturing with cell phones. 📵
08/30/2024
August Show Recap! 🔥 🤘
What show did you join us for this month? 🤩
08/29/2024
🎉🏅 Happy National Sports Day! 🏅🎉
Today, we take a moment to celebrate the athletes and teams that inspire us all! In Grand Rapids, we are fortunate to have such talented local teams that embody the essence of sportsmanship, teamwork, and community spirit.
A big shoutout to:
🏒 Grand Rapids Griffins
🏀 Grand Rapids Gold
🏐 Grand Rapids Rise
Join us in celebrating our athletes, and don’t forget to tag your favorite team in the comments! ❤️
08/28/2024
Get ready to rock, fans! 🎸 REO Speedwagon is hitting the stage at Van Andel Arena on November 6!🎤 🔥 Join us for an unforgettable night of classic hits and incredible live music with special guest Loverboy! 🤘
🎟️ https://bit.ly/3Aui40d
08/27/2024
🌟 Get ready, Grand Rapids! 🎉
Mark your calendars 📆 because for KING & COUNTRY is bringing their Unsung Hero Tour to Van Andel Arena on Sunday, September 22nd! 🙌✨ Don't miss an incredible night filled with powerful music and inspiring stories. 🎶❤️ Grab your tickets now and join us for a memorable evening!
🎟️ https://bit.ly/3UtDJfb
08/26/2024
🎸✨ Get ready, rock fans! Creed is bringing their highly anticipated "Are You Ready?" Tour to Van Andel Arena on November 19! Join us for an unforgettable night of music as they take the stage with special guests 3 Doors Down and MammothWVH! 🎶🎤
Don't miss your chance to experience these legendary bands in one epic concert. Grab your tickets now and let's rock the night away!🔥
🎟️ https://bit.ly/4bn3BB4
08/25/2024
We are honored to have had Alan Jackson rock our stage one last time last night!🤠 Thank you for making a stop in Grand Rapids along your LAST CALL: ONE MORE FOR THE ROAD TOUR with special guests Lee Ann Womack and James Carothers!🔥
Photos by Jim Hill
08/24/2024
Who's ready to rock with Alan Jackson one last time?! 🔥 🤠
Here's all the need-to-know info! 👍
08/23/2024
This weekend check out the infamous Hot Wheels (mini) Monster Truck at the Grand Rapids Ballet's Summer Dance Festival happening at the Peter Wege Theater on Friday and Saturday from 5:00PM - 9:00PM.🩰🌞 This FREE outdoor event showcases artistic diversity, highlighting talented local artists from across Michigan, representing a range of genres. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere complete with food trucks, beer, and wine! 🙌
08/22/2024
Indulge in a delicious burger from Hamburger Mikey's today in celebration of National Burger Day 🍔 and you can enter to win your way to see Martin Lawrence's Y'all Know What It Is Tour coming to Van Andel Arena on August 31st. 🔥 But hurry because the contest ends tomorrow. 👀
08/21/2024
Ladies & gentlemen, children of all ages we have a partnership you're going to love! Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey's The Greatest Show on Earth is coming to Van Andel Arena October 25-27 and if you stop by Lost Art Brewhouse and order a kids' meal you'll receive a FREE Ringling Bros. toy plus you can redeem the special discount code for 25% off tickets to the circus. 🤹♂️🎁
This partnership is available now while supplies last.
08/20/2024
What a night to remember at the Armock Acres Bouquet Bar Workshop!🌼✨
We had an amazing time at Ed Dunneback & Girls Fruit Farm tonight, surrounded by fresh flowers and laughter! 🌸🌻 Our guests dove headfirst into the vibrant world of floral design, exploring the bouquet bar and selecting their favorite stems to create stunning arrangements.💐
And the excitement didn’t stop there! 🎶✨ We also gave away a pair of tickets to Kacey Musgraves’ Deeper Well Tour at Van Andel Arena happening on September 11th. 🎟️👏
Thank you to everyone who joined us for this unforgettable evening. 🌺💖
08/19/2024
Mark your calendars! 📅 Tom Segura is bringing his Come Together Tour to Van Andel Arena on Sunday, October 6! Get ready for a night filled with laughter and unforgettable moments. You won't want to miss this! Grab your tickets today and join us for an amazing evening of comedy! 🎤
🎟️ https://bit.ly/489Gmb3
08/17/2024
Thank you Cage The Elephant, Vlad Holiday, Bakar, and Young the Giant!🤩🔥 We hope to see you in Grand Rapids again soon!😁
📸 by Jim Hill
08/16/2024
Who's ready to have a 'Good Time' with Cage The Elephant tonight?! 🔥
Here's all the need to know 👍
Check out Lost Art Brewhouse before the show tonight & check out these specials available when you show your Cage the Elephant ticket! 🤩
🍻 Buy 1 pour get the second half off
🍔 Get a FREE order of fries with the purchase of any burger!
08/15/2024
What was the FIRST event you attended at Van Andel Arena? 🥰
Tell us in the comments 👇
08/14/2024
Kid Rock is joining Tucker Carlson for his LIVE event here at Van Andel Arena on Sept. 20. 🙌 😀
Get your tickets now!
🎟️ https://bit.ly/3XfSjtX
08/13/2024
'Come a Little Closer' to the lake shore! 😉 We've partnered with Mama Mia's Pizzeria (Mia's Village Eats) in Spring Lake to give you the chance to go to Dierks Bentley's Gold and Gravel Tour at Van Andel Arena on September 19th! 🤩 Grab a za and scan the QR code on the box to enter to win!🍕 Don't miss this SUPREME deal!😆
The winner will receive 2 tickets to the Dierks Bentley show at Van Andel Arena on Sept. 19 and a $50 gift card to Mama Mia's Pizzeria. The winner will be selected on September 13th. Contest rules apply.
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Our Story
Van Andel Arena® — the Must Play Destination of Michigan's second largest and fastest-growing market — has thrust Grand Rapids into the forefront of the entertainment industry.
The 12,000 plus capacity Van Andel Arena was named in recognition of the largest benefactor, Jay and Betty Van Andel.
Van Andel Arena and Grand Rapids offer the perfect combination of cosmopolitan flair and midwestern hospitality to make any event a success. Since marking its Grand Entrance on October 8, 1996, Van Andel Arena has attracted the biggest names in family shows, concerts and sporting events.
Acts such as Neil Diamond, Disney On Ice, NCAA Hockey Regional Championships, the AFL Arena Bowl XV game, Detroit Pistons exhibition games and Elton John have demonstrated the Arena’s versatility.
Other event highlights include Kenny Chesney, World Wrestling Entertainment, Eric Clapton, Ba*****ed Ladies, Blue Man Group, Michael Bublé, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, The Who, The Eagles, Bob Seger, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Harlem Globetrotters, The Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Kid Rock, Taylor Swift and Cirque du Soleil.
Below are some of the most memorable moments from the past few years:
•Billboard Magazine ranked Van Andel Arena as the sixth highest grossing arena worldwide with a 10,001-15,000 seating capacity. The top five venues ranked are all overseas, making Van Andel Arena the No. 1 venue in North America. The rankings came from gross figures compiled between November 1, 2010 and May 31, 2011.
•Van Andel Arena placed number 55 worldwide on Pollstar Magazine’s Top 100 Arena Venues of all sizes in the July 18, 2011 issue. This ranking is based on an attendance as reported to Pollstar for shows played between January 1, 2011 and June 30, 2011.
•Hosted several events in 2010, including 19 concerts, 32 family shows, 47 sporting events and 8 other types of events, such as college graduations.
•Ranked as a top venue in 2010 worldwide mid-year charts in popular industry publications Venues Today (#4 highest grossing mid-sized venue), Billboard (#9 highest grossing mid-sized venue) and Pollstar (#43 highest attendance for venues of all sizes).
•Named as a "Game Changer" in 2010 by the Grand Rapids Downtown Alliance in the inaugural year of the Downtown Awards. The Alliance created the awards to celebrate the individuals and businesses making investments downtown.
•Voted Top Live Performance Venue in 2010 and Best Event Facility in 2009 and 2008 by the Grand Rapids Press and MLive.com readers.
•The $1.2 million concourse expansion project provides an additional 3,500 square feet of concourse space starting in the fall of 2010. The new area has been named “Amway Section A” and features two new concession stands and a fun view of the downtown area from spacious windows on the west side of the arena.
•Debuted the state-of-the-art LED Ribbonboard encircling the bowl of the arena on the facade of the upper deck at the Griffins season opener on October 8, 2010 for fan enhancement.
•Named #2 top grossing mid-sized venue for the decade in 2009 by Billboard Magazine.
•Named Hall of Headliners Runner Up for Facility Concession Skills in 2009 by Venues Today.
•Received On-the-Town Magazine Silver Townie Award for Best Live Music Venue in 2008.
•Named Best Concert Venue by Grand Rapids Magazine in 2005, 2006 and 2007.
•Played host to an amazing 5 million patrons before its fifth year of operation, consistently boosting the local economy.
•Home of the AHL's Grand Rapids Griffins.
•Broke the attendance record for NCAA Hockey Regionals with the 2001 NCAA Men's Hockey West Regional Tournament. The facility successfully hosted the 1997, 2004, 2005, 2007, and 2009 NCAA Men’s Hockey Regional Tournaments.
•The arena celebrated its 10th Anniversary in the fall of 2006 with “10 Big Events” – Eric Clapton, Professional Bull Riders, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, Community Open House, Celebration on Ice Hosted by Kristi Yamaguchi, Detroit Pistons vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Exhibition Game, Def Leppard & Journey, Grand Rapids Griffins vs. Rochester Americans, Michigan State University vs. Grand Valley State University Men’s Basketball Exhibition Game and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Van Andel Arena was opened in 1996 with great anticipation from the West Michigan community. We strive to bring diverse entertainment to our community so that everyone will be able to enjoy this wonderful venue for many years to come!
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