Performing Arts

Actors' at Spectrum Theatre

This state-of-the-art downtown facility offers five main stage live theatre productions year round. Box office (616) 234-3946.

Broadway Grand Rapids

The region’s major presenter of professional, national, New York Broadway touring productions performs downtown at DeVos Performance Hall. Tickets are $25-$65 through TicketMaster. Check out their website for show listings. For directions, see DeVos Performance Hall listing.

Circle Theatre

Circle Theatre presents five main stage and one Magic Circle children's show from May through September at the Aquinas College Performing Arts Center. A school and family series is presented September through May. Call for information.

The DeltaPlex Arena and Conference Center

The DeltaPlex Arena and Conference Center is a sports, entertainment, concert, tradeshow and convention facility conveniently located minutes from downtown Grand Rapids with ample parking adjacent to the building.

DeVos Performance Hall

DeVos Performance Hall, located in the DeVos Place convention center, is Grand Rapids' premier performing arts facility. It is home to the Symphony, Ballet, Opera, and Broadway Theatre Guild.

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

This 132-acre attraction features the most comprehensive outdoor sculpture collection in the Midwest, indoor and outdoor gardens, largest tropical conservatory in the state, nature trails, guided tram and 5 acre Children’s Garden. Admission charged.

Grand Rapids Ballet Company

Michigan's only professional ballet company offers contemporary and classical ballet performances at DeVos Performance Hall, the Peter Martin Wege Theatre, and additional venues. December brings the annual holiday favorite "The Nutcracker."

Grand Rapids Civic Theatre

Enjoy live theatre in a historic landmark. One of the largest community theatres in the United States provides eight main productions. Musicals, comedies, dramas and children's theatre. Call Star Tickets Plus at (616) 222-4000.

Grand Rapids Symphony

Grand Rapids Symphony presents Classical, Rising Stars, Pops, Family Series, and Lollipop concerts September-May. In July and August the orchestra presents outdoor picnic concerts at Cannonsburg Ski Area.

Lowell Area Arts Council

Gallery featuring Michigan artists, music and theatre performances. Summer concerts offered on the Lowell Showboat. The Fallasburg Fall Festival, on September 25 & 26, 2010, features 85 artists, music and children's activities.

Opera Grand Rapids

Opera Grand Rapids, West Michigan's only professional opera company, features rising national and international artists in three productions at the new Betty Van Andel Opera Center and the DeVos Performance Hall each season from October through May.

Peter Martin Wege Theatre

This new state-of-the-art 300 seat theatre offers a unique up-close look at dance.

St. Cecilia Music Center

Founded in 1883 to promote the appreciation, study and the performance of music. The center sponsors concerts by world-renowned musicians, as well as local performers, in its beautifully restored historic building.

Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts

Michigan's largest multi-disciplinary contemporary arts center offers cutting-edge programming; including music, dance, poetry slams and performance art.

Van Andel Arena

This 12,000-seat arena is home to the Griffins hockey team. It hosts a variety of concerts, family shows and special events.