Events in Grand Rapids
October 2026
Concerts, comedy, sport and shows at the city’s big rooms. This page updates itself from the venues — events drop off the day after they happen, and next month fills in on its own.
- Oct 9 – Nov 21· DeVos Place
Between Worlds, Where Memory Lives
DeVos Place is seeking artist submissions for Between Worlds: Where Memory Lives , a juried exhibition inspired by the traditions and enduring spirit of Día de los Muertos.
- Oct 18–19· DeVos Place
Michigan Beauty Show 2026
Join us for a celebration of artistry, education, and innovation at DeVos Place, Grand Rapids, Michigan, October 18th & 19th. Experience a complete weekend dedicated to education, inspiration, and meaningful connections.
- Tue, Oct 205:00 PM· DeVos Place
Between Worlds, Where Memory Lives Reception
DeVos Place Convention center will be hosting a special reception for Between Worlds: Where Memory Lives, an exhibition inspired by the traditions and enduring spirit of Dia de Los Muertos.
- Wed, Oct 217:00 PM· Van Andel Arena
Grand Rapids Griffins
- Oct 21–23· DeVos Place
MISHRM 2026 Annual Conference
The MISHRM 2026 Annual Conference will take place on October 21-23, 2026 at DeVos Place. The Michigan Council of the Society for Human Resource Management (MISHRM) is dedicated to providing service, leadership and development opportunities to human resource…
- Fri, Oct 237:00 PM· Van Andel Arena
Grand Rapids Griffins
- Oct 23–25· DeVos Place
Grand Rapids Tattoo Festival
The Grand Rapids Tattoo Festival offers a selection of over 200 of the best artists from all over the world right here in Grand Rapids for three days of tattooing, art making, merch selling, and much more. Join us on October 23-25, 2026.
- Oct 24–25· DeVos Place
Grand Rapids Fall Home Show Presented by MICHIGAN HOME SHOWS
Join us October 24-25 for the Grand Rapids Fall Home Show presented by Michigan Home Shows! This event will feature some of the best home improvement companies in Michigan.
- Sat, Oct 247:00 PM· Van Andel Arena
Grand Rapids Griffins
- Sun, Oct 251:00 PM· Van Andel Arena
The Battleground 2k26
The Battleground 2K26 features a match-up between University of Michigan Wolverines and University of Houston Cougars on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at Van Andel Arena at 1:00PM.
- Oct 26–28· DeVos Place
Investment Casting Institute 2026
The Investment Casting Institute is a non-profit manufacturer’s trade association, whose primary mission is to promote the investment casting process and members, as well as collecting and disseminating information about the industry and providing education…
- Tue, Oct 27· DeVos Place
Hope on the Hill Gala
The Van Andel Institute's Hope on the Hill Gala will take place on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at DeVos Place. Imagination will meet innovation at Hope on the Hill — Quantum Leap .
- Tue, Oct 277:30 PM· DeVos Performance Hall
Outlander In Concert
Outlander In Concert comes to DeVos Performance Hall on October 27, 2026 at 7:30PM. Do you ever feel as if everything is pointing you towards something…space, time, history? For longtime “Outlander” fans, these words feel like home.
- Oct 29 – Nov 1· Van Andel Arena
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus: The Greatest Show on Earth
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus bring The Greatest Show on Earth to Van Andel Arena October 29 through November 1st, 2026 with 5 performances. Jaw-dropping moments, world-class performances all happening at Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.
- Oct 30–31· DeVos Performance Hall
GR Symphony Presents Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas in Concert Live to Film
The Grand Rapids Symphony Presents Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas in Concert Live to Film coming to DeVos Performance Hall for two nights on October 30 & 30, 2026.
.png%26cb%3D2870b3c9&w=384&q=75)
.png%26cb%3D8f91a201&w=384&q=75)
.jpg%26cb%3D8ea8ebf8&w=384&q=75){kind=logo}
.png%26cb%3D7D4D973C&w=384&q=75)
Event details come from each venue’s own published feed and are refreshed hourly. Times are Michigan local and shown where the venue publishes one. Descriptions are the venues’ own. Always confirm with the venue before making plans.