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.
- Fri, Oct 27:00 PM· Acrisure Amphitheater
Dan + Shay
- Oct 2–3· DeVos Performance Hall
GR Symphony Presents The Music of Star Trek
The Grand Rapids Symphony Presents The Music of Star Trek at DeVos Performance Hall on October 2 & 3, 2026. Tickets may be purchased in person at the DeVos Place Box Office or Grand Rapids Symphony Box Office and online at am.ticketmaster.com/grsymphony.
- Sat, Oct 3· Acrisure Amphitheater
ArtPrize Awards Celebration and Fashion Show
- Sat, Oct 36:30 PM· Van Andel Arena
The Red Clay Strays
The Red Clay Strays bring their Grateful Tour to Van Andel Arena on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 6:30PM. With special guests The Revivalists and Hayley Reinhart.
- Sun, Oct 47:00 PM· DeVos Performance Hall
Lucy Darling
Lucy Darling comes to DeVos Performance Hall on October 4, 2026. Lucy Darling: You’re Welcome Award-winning performer Carisa Hendrix stars as charming socialite and cocktail enthusiast Lucy Darling as she continues her vivacious vagabond voyages with You’re…
- Oct 5–7· DeVos Place
Gordon Food Service Show
The Gordon Food Service Show will take place on October 5-7, 2026 at DeVos Place. This event is not open to the public.
- Mon, Oct 57:30 PM· DeVos Performance Hall
Neil deGrasse Tyson
Neil deGrasse Tyson brings his show An Astrophysicist Goes to the Movies Part II to DeVos Performance Hall on October 5, 2026 at 7:30PM.
- Thu, Oct 87:00 PM· Van Andel Arena
Bring Me the Horizon
BRIT and GRAMMY-nominated, multi-platinum-selling Bring Me The Horizon have announced POST HUMAN: NeX GEn – The Third Ascension Program coming to Van Andel Arena on October 8, 2026 at 7:00PM. With special guests Motionless in White & The Plot in You.
- Oct 9–10· DeVos Performance Hall
GR Symphony Presents America at 250
The Grand Rapids Symphony Presents America at 250 playing at DeVos Performance Hall on October 9 & 10, 2026. Tickets may be purchased in person at the DeVos Place Box Office or Grand Rapids Symphony Box Office and online at am.ticketmaster.com/grsymphony.
- Fri, Oct 97:00 PM· Van Andel Arena
Grand Rapids Griffins
The Grand Rapids Griffins will play at Van Andel Arena on Friday, October 9, 2026 at 7:00PM. Single-game tickets for the 2026-27 season will be available to the public later this summer through griffinshockey.com/tickets .
- Oct 9–11· DeVos Place
MiVetCon 2026
MiVetCon is the premiere veterinary conference in Michigan bringing together veterinarians, veterinary technicians and others to learn the latest in veterinary medicine and build community. Event registration.
- Sun, Oct 114:00 PM· Van Andel Arena
Grand Rapids Griffins
- Oct 13–18· DeVos Performance Hall
Broadway Grand Rapids Presents The Notebook
Broadway Grand Rapids Presents The Notebook coming to DeVos Performance Hall October 13-18, 2026. Based on the best-selling novel that inspired the iconic film, The Notebook tells the story of Allie and Noah, both from different worlds, who share a lifetime…
- Tue, Oct 13· DeVos Place
GVSU Fall 2026 Career & Internship Fair
The Grand Valley State University Fall 2026 Career and Internship Fair will take place on October 13 , 2026 at DeVos Place. The Fall Career & Internship Fair is an excellent place to kick off your job or internship search, or to begin networking with…
- Oct 15–16· DeVos Place
MANS 2026 Education Conference and Expo
Michigan Association of Non-public Schools (MANS) is proud to bring the 2026 Education Conference and Expo to DeVos Place in Grand Rapids on October 15th & 16th, 2022 !
- Fri, Oct 168:00 PM· Van Andel Arena
Anthony Hamilton
Anthony Hamilton comes to Van Andel Arena on October 16, 2026 at 8:00PM. With special guests Leela James and Raheem Devaughn. Proclaimed a "national treasure" by the Los Angeles Times, GRAMMY® Award-winning singer, songwriter, producer and actor Anthony…
- Sat, Oct 178:00 PM· Van Andel Arena
Zach Top
Zach Top brings his Cold Beer & Country Music Tour to Van Andel Arena on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 8:00PM. “The fastest-rising star in Country Music” ( Variety ) Zach Top is in the midst of a landmark year on the heels of winning Best Traditional Country…
- Sun, Oct 184:00 PM· Van Andel Arena
Grand Rapids Griffins
- 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.
- Mon, Oct 197:30 PM· DeVos Performance Hall
Alton Brown
An Evening of Alton Brown comes to DeVos Performance Hall on October 19, 2026 at 7:30PM. Although he’s keeping the details under wraps, Brown has said that with An Evening of Alton Brown he’s “stirring up some twists on his greatest hits,” and “spicing things…
- 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
- 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 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 7 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.
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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.