Festivals in Grand Rapids

Check out happening festivals events all around Grand Rapids, MI

Grand Rapids Lantern Festival: Realms of Wonder

 Wed, 08 Apr at 07:30 pm 1300 Fulton Street West, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49504

Grand Rapids Foodie Fest 2026

 Fri, 03 Jul at 03:00 pm Calder Plaza

Grand Rapids Lantern Festival: Realms of Wonder

 Fri, 01 May at 07:30 pm 1300 Fulton Street West, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49504

Roll'N Out Food Truck Festival

 Sat, 02 May at 11:00 am 250 Seward Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504-64ND, United States

Breakaway Music Festival - Saturday - Michigan (18+)

 Sat, 15 Aug at 07:00 pm Belknap Park

Upheaval Festival - 2 Day Pass with Gojira, Papa Roach and more

 Fri, 17 Jul at 07:30 am Belknap Park

Breakaway Music Festival - 2 Day Pass - Michigan (18+)

 Fri, 14 Aug at 07:30 am Belknap Park

Breakaway Music Festival - Friday - Michigan (18+)

 Fri, 14 Aug at 07:00 pm Belknap Park

Grand Rapids Lantern Festival: Realms of Wonder

 Tue, 02 Jun at 07:30 pm 1300 Fulton Street West, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49504

Upheaval Festival - Saturday with Papa Roach, Bilmuri and more

 Sat, 18 Jul at 05:00 pm Belknap Park

Upheaval Festival 2026

 Fri, 17 Jul at 01:00 pm 30 Coldbrook St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49503

Upheaval Festival - Saturday

 Fri, 17 Jul at 07:00 pm Belknap Park

WestFest Grand Rapids, MI

 Fri, 15 May at 12:00 pm 231 John Ball Park Drive SW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49504

Grand Rapids Asian-Pacific Festival 2026

 Fri, 12 Jun at 11:00 am Calder Plaza

Electric Feels: Indie Rock + Electronic Dance Party at The Intersection - Grand Rapids, MI

 Sat, 21 Mar at 08:00 pm 133 Cesar E. Chavez Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49503

Upheaval Festival - Friday at Belknap Park

 Fri, 17 Jul Belknap Park

An Evening with Barbara Brown Taylor

 Sat, 18 Apr at 05:30 pm Van Noord Arena

Festival Opening Plenary: Laurie Halse Anderson

 Thu, 16 Apr at 12:30 pm Van Noord Arena

Taste of Summer

 Sat, 09 May at 12:00 pm riverside park, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan

An Evening with Robin Wall Kimmerer

 Thu, 16 Apr at 05:30 pm Van Noord Arena

A Glimpse of Africa Festival

 Sat, 15 Aug at 10:30 am Calder Plaza

Merchants and Makers at Return to the River

 Sat, 22 Aug at 01:00 pm 6th Street Park

WestFest Grand Rapids, MI

 Sat, 16 May at 11:00 am 231 John Ball Park Drive SW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49504

GRAND RAPIDS TEQUILA FEST 2026

 Sat, 09 May at 06:00 pm DeVos Place USD 24 to 77

MLP Grand Rapids

 Thu, 09 Jul at 04:00 pm Belknap Park

Upheaval Festival - Friday

 Thu, 16 Jul at 07:00 pm Belknap Park

Merchants and Makers at John Ball Zoo!

 Sat, 30 May at 09:00 am John Ball Zoo

Grand Rapids Cinco De Mayo Bar Crawl

 Tue, 05 May at 05:00 pm Küsterer Brauhaus USD 7 to 31

Latvian Song and Dance Festival - Grand Festival Choir Concert at DeVos Performance Hall

 Sat, 04 Jul at 04:00 pm DeVos Performance Hall

The Great Gatsby Musical at DeVos Performance Hall

 Tue, 21 Jul at 07:30 pm DeVos Performance Hall

An Evening with Ross Gay

 Fri, 17 Apr at 05:30 pm Van Noord Arena

Amaze & Amuse: A Modern Day Magic Show (GR Magic Fest)

 Sat, 18 Apr at 07:00 pm Wealthy Theatre

Latvian Song and Dance Festival

 Sat, 04 Jul at 07:00 pm Van Andel Arena

2026 Latvian Song and Dance Festival - Sunday at Van Andel Arena

 Sun, 05 Jul at 04:00 pm Van Andel Arena

Wild Strides 5K & Kids Half Mile at John Ball Zoo

 Tue, 21 Apr at 05:30 pm 1300 Fulton Street West, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49504

WestFest Grand Rapids, MI

 Sun, 17 May at 12:00 pm 231 John Ball Park Drive SW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49504

Ostara Spring Festival & Celebration

Sat, 28 Mar at 01:00 pm Hyatt Place Grand Rapids Downtown

2026 Latvian Song and Dance Festival - Thursday at DeVos Performance Hall

 Thu, 02 Jul at 04:00 pm DeVos Performance Hall

Earth Day Fest + Repair Fair

 Sat, 18 Apr at 12:00 pm GR City High Middle School

Raynes

 Sat, 11 Apr at 07:00 pm 123 Ionia Ave SW, 2nd Floor, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49503

Midwest Groove Festival

 Sat, 11 Jul at 12:00 pm Rosa Parks Circle Free

Grand Rapids Rise vs. Atlanta Vibe

 Tue, 21 Apr at 07:00 pm Van Andel Arena USD 37 to 53

Buku at The Stache - Grand Rapids, MI

 Sat, 04 Apr at 08:00 pm 133 Cesar E. Chavez Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49503

Summer Camp Music Festival Presents: Summer Camp: On The Road Tour at The Stache - Grand Rapids, MI

 Fri, 20 Mar at 08:00 pm 133 Cesar E. Chavez Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49503

Latvian Song and Dance Festival

 Wed, 01 Jul at 07:00 pm Devos Hall

2026 Latvian Song and Dance Festival - New Choreography Showcase at DeVos Performance Hall

 Fri, 03 Jul at 02:30 pm DeVos Performance Hall

Jess Ray in Concert

 Fri, 17 Apr at 08:00 pm Calvin University Chapel

Ticketed: DuPont Phillips + Flagship Romance

 Sat, 11 Apr at 07:00 pm 4253 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49548

Presto - Family Friendly Magic Show (GR Magic Fest)

 Fri, 17 Apr at 07:00 pm Wealthy Theatre

Reggae SpringFest

 Sat, 25 Apr at 08:00 pm Billy's Lounge

Celebration of the Arts

 Sat, 06 Jun at 10:00 am First United Methodist Church

XVI Latvian Song & Dance Festival: Grand Festival Choir Concert

 Sat, 04 Jul at 08:00 pm DeVos Performance Hall

Boston Square Summer Celebration "B2"

 Sat, 11 Jul at 11:00 am Boston Square, Grand Rapids

The Driftless Revelers & Davey & The Midnights @ Tip Top Deluxe, Grand Rapids, MI.

 Sat, 30 May at 08:00 pm Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill

Chris Canas Band | Grand Rapids Food Truck Fridays

 Fri, 19 Jun at 05:30 pm 2900 Monroe Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505-3300, United States

Breakaway Music Festival Michigan - 2 Day Pass at Venue TBA - Grand Rapids

 Fri, 14 Aug at 03:30 am Grand Rapids Marathon

2026 Festival of Faith & Writing

 Thu, 16 Apr at 12:30 pm Calvin University

Summer Camp On The Road Festival

 Sat, 21 Mar at 12:00 am The Stache at The Intersection

Grand Rapids Invitational Regatta

 Sat, 25 Apr at 10:00 am Riverside Park in Grand Rapids

GR8 Food Truck Fridays - Week 2

 Fri, 22 May at 05:00 pm riverside park, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan

Spirit Song Festival

 Thu, 02 Jul at 08:00 pm DeVos Performance Hall

Austin Mackay - Grand Rapids, MI

 Sat, 18 Apr at 07:00 pm The Stray

XVI Latvian Song & Dance Festival: New Choreography Showcase

 Fri, 03 Jul at 06:30 pm DeVos Performance Hall

Spring Eggstravaganza at The Learning Experience - Cascade

 Sat, 28 Mar at 10:00 am The Learning Experience - Cascade Free

RevulsA / Driving Dawn / Ash of Odin

 Fri, 29 May at 10:00 pm 1518 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49506

Kamenar live at Garage Bar and Grill (Grand Rapids, MI)

Sun, 03 May at 06:00 pm Garage Bar and Grill

GR8 Food Truck Fridays - Week 1

 Fri, 15 May at 05:00 pm riverside park, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan

Luminate the Day: Chapter V

 Sat, 16 May at 08:00 am Luminary Fitness

Beltane Divination Festival & Spell Market

 Sun, 19 Apr at 10:00 am The Grand Celebration Center USD 5 to 20

Soul Fest (After Dark)

 Sat, 11 Apr at 07:00 pm 240 Front Ave SW USD 18

So Hum Summer Solstice Celebration

 Sun, 21 Jun at 11:00 am Grant Pavilion | Millennium Park USD 50

Spirit Song Festival

 Sun, 05 Jul at 08:00 pm Van Andel Arena

Native Plant Fest

 Sat, 16 May at 10:00 am 1750 E Beltline Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49546

Tautas sapulce | Town Hall

 Fri, 20 Mar at 06:30 pm Grand Rapids Latvian Association

No Kings Power to the People Sing Along

 Sat, 28 Mar at 11:00 am Calder Plaza

Ogy Joe & TIMMY! present The 3rd Official Unofficial Steve & Kyle Podcast Karaoke Extravaganza!!!

 Fri, 24 Apr at 05:30 pm Fulton Street Pub & Grill

Jason Harrod

 Fri, 10 Apr at 07:00 pm 123 Ionia Ave SW, 2nd Floor, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49503

Leap of Faith Screening

 Thu, 16 Apr at 08:00 pm Calvin College Covenant Fine Arts Center

The Festival of Faith & Writing with guest speaker Andrew Peterson

 Fri, 17 Apr at 09:00 am Calvin University

BELTANE GATHERING - Come celebrate Summer, renewal, fertility and Life.

 Sat, 02 May at 04:00 pm 5528 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49548

Chromatic Gathering

 Fri, 29 May at 07:00 pm Elevation at The Intersection

Hall Crawl 2026

 Sat, 12 Sep at 12:00 pm 957 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI

'Songs of Freedom' Reggae RiseUp ft REGGAE RAPIDS and TREETOP REGGAE + more

 Fri, 03 Apr at 04:00 pm 4318 Division Avenue South, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49548

Meet the Author! Reading and Crafting event with Larissa Theule

 Sat, 18 Apr at 10:00 am 1750 E Beltline Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49546

Tie Dye Festival Fundraiser

 Sat, 28 Mar at 04:00 pm 504 Grand St Ne, Grand Rapids

Upheaval Festival: Papa Roach Bilmuri & Jinjer - Saturday

 Fri, 17 Jul at 07:00 pm Belknap Park

Upheaval Festival: Poppy Story of The Year & Landmvrks - Friday

 Thu, 16 Jul at 07:00 pm Belknap Park

Jumpin Gemini Spring Cleaning Studio Sale!

 Fri, 03 Apr at 11:00 am 963 Cherry St SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49506

Upheaval Festival: Papa Roach Poppy Story of The Year & Bilmuri - 2 Day Pass

 Thu, 16 Jul at 07:00 pm Belknap Park

Upheaval Festival - 2 Day Pass at Belknap Park

 Fri, 17 Jul at 11:59 pm Belknap Park