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    Van Andel Arena

    3.4 (91 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Phish & Billy Strings 8/6/24
    Justin W.

    This place is awesome. Came all the way from California for two nights of Phish and what a great sounding room for live music. The staff were all super kind. The concourse moved well and had lots of room. The bathroom lines move quickly and let's just say they let Phish fans be Phish fans. Y'all are way better than the minor league hockey arena in Ontario California

    Billy L.

    I love the Van Andel Arena for various events. It's smaller than some of the Detroit venues I'm used to, but it's so convenient with the skywalk from various hotels. We literally walked from the Amway Grand Hotel in 20 degree weather without wearing coats and never stepped outside. Since this is a smaller venue, it's much easier to find your seat and find the restrooms. As it is with most venues nowadays you aren't allowed to bring in bags and your ticket is on your phone. You do not have to remove your jacket and you do go through a metal detector. We were in town to watch the PBR bull riding event, which is always exciting

    Grand Rapids Gold Game
    Melissa B.

    I've been to Van Andel a handful of times at this point and it's so nice to have an arena in Grand Rapids. We get bigger arena concert tours without having to drive to Detroit or Chicago and tickets are usually reasonable and fairly priced compared to those cities. I love that the Grand Rapids Gold (NBA team Denver Nuggets G-league affiliate) play here now. A HUGE upgrade from when they were playing at the DeltaPlex. I've only sat in the lower bowl for events I've been to here so I cannot speak for upper level seating but the seats are comfortable and cushy and it feels like you have enough room. The negatives: this arena needs some updates. The concourse is pretty dreary and it reminds me of the 90s/early 2000s. The concession options are not great. Also sometimes the sound is not great and it's hard to hear what the announcer is saying. I've had multiple times where I had to lean over to my friend to ask what was said and we both had no clue because it's so muffled.

    Eileen B.

    It's a great place to have a concert. We saw Mercy me and we had great seats and felt close to the bands with the big screens. Lots of restrooms and food areas. It's in a great location next to lots of restaurants and parking.

    Avenged Sevenfold
    Tara S.

    Recently saw Avenged Sevenfold here at Van Andel. We had a great experience! The concert was amazing, and our seats were amazing! The venue was really easy to get in and out of. Parking downtown can be a pain, but there are many options nearby. It's nice you can get DoorDash to your seats. Saw Tool years ago at this arena as well. One of my favorite venues to see concerts.

    James Taylor concert.
    Joseph H.

    For the Grand Rapids area this is the big arena where you will see all the main stream events. We have gone a few times to see bands like the Lumineers and Willy Nelson. We have found that the sound is hit or miss, and the seats aren't super comfortable but it's a smaller arena with a more intimate seating range even if you choose something in the back. The employees are great and the service is always wonderful. They usually have a single stand serving some local beers but it's kind of a nuisance to locate it and then stand in the massive line. Wish they would source locally and serve Grand Rapids beer. Hate all those commercial beers. If I'm gonna pay 8 dollars a beer I want it to actually be good and help the local economy. Overall, it's a great little arena that houses some amazing events for its size and location.

    Kat Williams world tour
    Ree T.

    I had a great time at the arena. Getting to parking was easy and the cost of parking for the event was reasonable. Be aware that the venue doesn't allow you to take a purse in. I saw enough people heading back to their vehicle to know I needed to lock mine in the vehicle. Security check was easy. Be aware a bottle of water is $7. There were not enough ushers to direct to seating yet once you figure out the layout and signs you can find your seat. The seats were probably not meant to be sat in over 2 hours and I was there close to 4. The sound was amazing and I had a great view of the stage without being on the floor and without having to watch the big screens. Exiting the event took a while. It took 25 minutes to get out of the parking garage. All in all a great venue.

    Mark G.

    What an unbelievable experience. After driving in what should have been a 2 1/2 hour drive ended up being almost 4 hours. We arrived to the Panic! At the Disco concert under a winter weather warning. Seriously, a massive snowstorm that dumped about 8-12 inches of snow. The arena was open about 90 minutes before the show which was great because we were also frozen. Security was quick but thorough, we passed through and quickly found our seats. That was the first time I had been at the arena and I was impressed. The seats were upper level but the sound quality was incredible. I would definitely drive 8 hours round trip in what amounted to a blizzard to watch a concert there again. So worth it.

    Section 124 row P seat 16 aisle

    An idea how close the stage was. Small arena would definitely visit if the future for concerts.

    Avett Bros! Second time seeing them here!

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    It's a great venue for any artist but JT was late and the selection of a DJ open was terrible.

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    Great arena with every seat is good. Easy in and easy out for a Griffins game. staff was friendly and helpful

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    Ask the Community - Van Andel Arena

    How is the look from the 202? Also, if our concert is at 7pm what time would it be best to get in?

    We sat on the floor, but most all the seats have a great view! I'd be there about an hour early

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    Review Highlights - Van Andel Arena

    The announcer is entertaining and it is a great sports arena to take the whole family.

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    It's so cool to live in a city with some fun sports teams. Griffins hockey is a favorite and I've…read morebeen going to games since I moved to Grand Rapids over 10 years ago. Friday nights are a big draw as they have $2 beer and $2 hot dogs for part of the game. I recently went to the opening weekend on a Saturday and had a bit of sticker shock at the regular drink prices... I'm talking $16 for a White Claw, which was bonkers. Tallboy cans of Bud Light were $12 and a cup of Bud Light was $11. And that's just domestic beer - if you want anything craft, expect to pay even more. Whoa! I guess I'll be sticking to Friday nights. There are plenty of food options at the arena and tons of restaurants within walking distance from Van Andel if you want to grab dinner before a game. That said, games are super fun and tickets themselves are typically pretty reasonable, $17-$30 or $50 for VIP glass right up by the action. You can get discounts for large groups and they offer suites and other upgraded seating options. The seats themselves are a bit of a squeeze, but the view is pretty good no matter where you sit. Each season there are fun promotions on different nights, like Star Wars night, giveaways for the first [x] number of fans, post-game skate events, and more. The entertainment between periods is always entertaining (bubble soccer on ice is my favorite), and the vibe at games is fun and the crowd usually has great energy. Here's to a great season, let's #GoGRG!

    I love the Griffins! It is such an inexpensive thing to go do that is fun for the whole family!…read moreFrom the announcer to the mascots it's a blast! The fans are electric and the energy is impressive for being a minor league (AHL) team. A lot of pride when it comes to Grand Rapids and this team and you can feel it. They keep you entertained the whole time and plenty of T-shirts and hotdogs being launched In the air! The announcer (Eric Zane) keeps the place electric and is one of the best announcers I've seen going to live sporting events! This truly is a special place! The only down side is the expensive food and beer so look out for $2 hotdogs and $2 beer nights!! GO GRIFFINS!

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    Grand Rapids Ballet

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    This review is for the beginner adult ballet class that I took through SweatNet. The Grand Rapids…read moreBallet is the only professional ballet company in the state of Michigan, which is so amazing to me. I have only ever been to one performance at the ballet, but have always been interested in seeing more at this theatre. I grew up taking dance, including ballet, and have always been interested in dance. Plus Center Stage was one of my favorite movies in the early 2000s, haha. The Grand Rapids Ballet also includes a ballet school for students ages 3-19, plus adult and Adaptive Dance classes. The beginner adult class is open to anyone and you can request a complimentary trial class. Beyond that, classes are usually $15 for drop ins, or you can get a 10-class punch card for $120. Classes are on weekday evenings from 6:30-8 pm. They also offer adult intermediate classes. Parking is limited in their lot, and the night I went there were lots of parents picking up kids so I ended up parking on the street. The class was taught by Attila Mosolygo, one of the instructors at the school. We started with warm ups and lots of barre work, focusing on strength, lower body movements, and flexibility. There weren't a ton of modifications given but with my limited knowledge of ballet I made it through as best as I could. We ended with a bit of floor work, including practicing chene turns and lots of jumping. My quads were definitely working hard and I worked up a sweat. I had a lot of fun and would go back for another class in the future.

    From the start, the entryway of Grand Rapids Ballet shows you just what you'll be experiencing! The…read moredoors are lively and inspirational, and, once inside, the soaring, light-filled space, decorated with a large-scale photo of a dancer, fills you with joy. That's just a taste of what's to come. The most powerful, moving, and extraordinary dance I've ever seen? Aquatic hypoxia, choreographed by Nicolas Blanc, and part of MoveMedia: handmade... 7 new, original works, all world premieres. If this is the caliber of GR Ballet's shows, this company will go FAR. The dancing and choreography talent is tremendous. There is a spacious coat room, a closer men's bathroom, and a women's bathroom at the far end (why? I wished there was a closer handicap bathroom for either gender). The seating is pleasing, with plenty of leg room and comfortable chairs. I sat at the end of the row, and perhaps 10% of the stage was obscured by the side curtains. Luckily, most of the dancing occurred in visibility. One very smart thing inside the theatre: the lighting on the stairs is very clever. It is covered, so not obtrusive, but definitely lit up the stairs if you needed egress during the snow. Thank you! There is a parking lot in front (with 2 handicap spaces, so get there early if you need it), and a city lot across the street. We attended this as part of an official Yelp event, and I am SO glad we drove from Kalamazoo in a crazy winter ice storm!

    The Pyramid Scheme

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    Came for the most amazing performance by comedian, Alok!…read more The Pyramid Scheme is a fun retro take on a dive bar known for their great shows, pinball machines and (somewhat) reasonably priced drinks. The staff may seem rough on the outer edges, but they are all actually teddy bears once you get to know them. Usually shows are standing room only, which is a drag if you are old like me and opt not to wear orthotics. Luckily, the 9 pm encore show was seated. My old bones appreciated this. Now look below as I'm fangirling in the attached photos! I absolutely adore Alok and their courage to humorously challenge the gender binary and systematically poke holes in the patriarchal system that comprises The USA.

    i have been attending the Pyramid Scheme for years now. I absolutely love all of the staff and they…read morereally become like friends and family after constantly seeing them when attending shows. The lineups are often pretty diverse, now offering more local music and the addition of more free events to bring together the community. They've added vintage nights, trivia, and free pinball days which I think is a very important and necessary community good. The venue has a front half with a bar, pinball cabinets, and even some outdoor seating. The back hosts the concert venue with interior bar, seating, and elevated stage. I'm allergic to alcohol so I can't speak to the drinks nor the prices but they have free water jugs readily available which is a lifesaver during shows and is just such a small, nice feature to have access to. I definitely would recommend coming here for a concert, finding some new local music, or establishing a new hang out for your friends.

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