A curated guide to the standout music, theater, art and cultural experiences shaping Grand Rapids this fall—from citywide celebrations to can’t-miss exhibitions.
On view through Jan. 10, 2027
CHIHULY: Radiant Forms Exhibition Extended
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Due to popular demand, the indoor CHIHULY: Radiant Forms exhibition at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park has been extended through Jan. 10, 2027. The exhibition showcases Dale Chihuly’s vibrant, large-scale glass sculptures. The outdoor CHIHULY exhibition remains on view through Nov. 1, 2026.
Sept. 3-19
“Sister Act”
Circle Theatre, Aquinas Performing Arts Center
This feel-good musical comedy smash, based on the hit 1992 film was nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
Sept. 11-27
“Come From Away”
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre
The Tony Award-winning musical tells the true story of a small Newfoundland town that welcomed thousands of stranded airline passengers following the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.
Sept. 12
Alabama with
Craig Morgan
Van Andel Arena
The band that helped bring country music into the mainstream performs with special guest Craig Morgan.
Sept. 12-Oct. 3
ArtPrize 2026
Various Venues in Downtown Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids transforms into a citywide celebration of art during ArtPrize 2026. Preview Week runs Sept. 12-17, followed by the official competition Sept. 18–Oct. 3 with exhibitions, installations, performances, tours and special events taking place throughout the city.
Sept. 14
Indigo Girls
Frederik Meijer Gardens Amphitheater
This iconic folk-rock duo known for their seamless vocal harmonies and acoustic-driven songwriting.
Sept. 15-20
Broadway Grand Rapids presents “Hell’s Kitchen”
DeVos Performance Hall
Alicia Keys’ Tony Award-winning musical comes to Grand Rapids as part of the Broadway Grand Rapids season.
Sept. 16
Switchfoot
Frederik Meijer Gardens Amphitheater
Sept. 19
Opera Grand Rapids at ArtPrize
Rosa Parks Circle
Opera Grand Rapids presents a free live performance as part of ArtPrize programming.
Sept. 19
The B-52s with Devo
Acrisure Amphitheater
The party-rock band famous for beehive hairdos and dance-floor anthems like “Love Shack” and “Roam,” joined by their quirky new wave comrades, Devo.
Sept. 22
Mumford & Sons
Acrisure Amphitheater
Sept. 25-26
Grand Rapids Symphony: “Simon Trpčeski Plays Prokofiev”
DeVos Performance Hall
John Corigliano’s “Promenade Overture”; Prokofiev’s “Piano Concerto No. 3”; Rachmaninoff’s “Symphony No. 2.” Marcelo Lehninger, conductor| Simon Trpčeski, piano
Oct. 2-3
Grand Rapids Symphony: “The Music of Star Trek”
DeVos Performance Hall
Bob Bernhardt conducts an evening celebrating iconic music from the “Star Trek” franchise as part of the Fox Motors Pops Series.
Oct. 3
ArtPrize Awards Celebration
Acrisure Amphitheater
The ArtPrize finale features the awards ceremony, special performances and a fashion presentation by RC Caylan Atelier.
Oct. 3
Grand Rapids Ballet Gala
Grand Rapids Art Museum
Oct. 8
Kenny Barron Trio
St. Cecilia Music Center
Jazz legend Kenny Barron performs as part of St. Cecilia Music Center’s fall concert series.
Oct. 9
An Evening with John Cusack
GLC Live at 20 Monroe
Oct. 9-10
Grand Rapids Symphony: “America at 250”
DeVos Performance Hall
Joan Tower’s “Made in America”; Z. Randall Stroope’s “Franklin”; Amy Beach’s “Symphony in E Minor (“Gaelic”)” Cosette Justo Valdés, conductor, Grand Rapids Symphony Chorus.
Oct. 13-18
Broadway Grand Rapids presents
“The Notebook”
DeVos Performance Hall
The Broadway adaptation of Nicholas Sparks’ bestselling novel comes to Grand Rapids.
Oct. 15
BRAVO! 2026
GLC Live at 20 Monroe
The Grand Rapids Symphony’s annual gala celebrates the opening of the new season and Music Director Marcelo Lehninger’s 10th season with dinner, live performances and community awards.
Oct. 16-18 and
Oct. 23-25
Grand Rapids Ballet: “Broken Wings”
Peter Martin Wege Theatre
The production features Frida Kahlo-inspired choreography by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa and James Sofranko’s “A Dreamer.”
Oct. 20
Dan Tyminski Band
St. Cecilia Music Center
Grammy-winning bluegrass and Americana artist Dan Tyminski performs live.
Oct. 29
Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center
St. Cecilia Music Center
One of the nation’s premier chamber ensembles returns for an evening of classical music.
Event details may change. Check websites or call ahead!
