Festivals in Grand Rapids

Check out happening festivals events all around Grand Rapids, MI

Grand Rapids Foodie Fest 2026

 Fri, 03 Jul at 03:00 pm Calder Plaza

Breakaway Music Festival - Saturday - Michigan (18+)

 Sat, 15 Aug at 07:00 pm Belknap Park

Grand Rapids Lantern Festival: Realms of Wonder

 Wed, 08 Apr 1300 Fulton Street West, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49504

Wilco at Frederik Meijer Gardens

 Fri, 12 Jun at 06:30 pm Frederik Meijer Gardens

Upheaval Festival - Saturday with Papa Roach, Bilmuri and more

 Sat, 18 Jul at 05:00 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 Michigan 2026

 Fri, 14 Aug at 10:00 am Belknap Park

Metro Cruise MAIN EVENT at Rogers Plaza

 Fri, 21 Aug at 02:00 pm 972 28th St SW, Wyoming, MI 49509-2851, United States

Brothers Osborne

 Wed, 29 Jul Frederik Meijer Gardens

Breakaway Music Festival Michigan - Friday

 Thu, 13 Aug at 07:00 pm Belknap Park

Brothers Osborne at Frederik Meijer Gardens

 Thu, 30 Jul at 07:00 pm Frederik Meijer Gardens

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit

 Wed, 22 Jul at 07:00 pm Frederik Meijer Gardens

Upheaval Festival - Friday at Belknap Park

 Fri, 17 Jul 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

Grand Rapids Asian-Pacific Festival 2026

 Fri, 12 Jun at 11:00 am Calder Plaza

Tattoo Fest Grand Rapids

 Fri, 23 Oct at 01:00 pm DeVos Place Convention Center

616 Day Vendor Registration ( Rosa Parks Circle)

 Tue, 16 Jun at 10:00 am Rosa Parks Circle (CCW) USD 55 to 269

Breakaway Music Festival Michigan - Saturday

 Fri, 14 Aug at 07:00 pm Belknap Park

GRAND RAPIDS MARGARITA FEST 2026

 Sat, 19 Sep at 06:00 pm DeVos Place USD 24 to 77

Kickoff to Summer Celebration

 Sat, 06 Jun at 12:00 pm Kentwood City Hall

Upheaval Festival - Friday

 Thu, 16 Jul at 07:00 pm Belknap Park

A Glimpse of Africa Festival

 Sat, 15 Aug at 10:30 am Calder Plaza

GR World Cup Block Party

Fri, 19 Jun at 12:00 pm Las Canchas GR

Latvian Song and Dance Festival

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

2026 Return to the River

 Sat, 22 Aug at 01:00 pm 555 Monroe

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

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

Kaleo at Frederik Meijer Gardens

 Wed, 22 Jul at 06:30 pm Frederik Meijer Gardens

2026 Grand Rapids Taco, Tequila and Margarita Fest presented by 5475 Days Events

 Sat, 27 Jun at 04:00 pm Riverside Park Grand Rapids

Merchants and Makers at Return to the River

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

Boston Square Summer Celebration aka B2' Fair (Vendor Registration)

 Sat, 11 Jul at 12:00 pm Boston Square Community Parklet USD 0 to 269

MLP Grand Rapids

 Thu, 09 Jul at 04:00 pm Belknap Park

The Great Gatsby Musical at DeVos Performance Hall

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

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

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

Forks without Borders

 Sat, 06 Jun at 11:00 am 2797 Monroe Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505, United States

Merchants and Makers at John Ball Zoo!

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

Gājiens, atklāšana un zaļumballe | Parade, Opening Ceremony & Garden Party

 Thu, 02 Jul at 07:00 pm Rosa Parks Circle

10th Annual MIKE SADLER LEGACY CELEBRATION

 Sun, 19 Jul at 12:00 pm Atwater Brewery USD 0 to 50

OtterPalooza at John Ball Zoo

 Fri, 22 May 1300 Fulton Street West, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49504

Grand Rapids Community Juneteenth 2026 Solidarity Parade and Celebration

 Fri, 19 Jun at 12:00 pm Linden Avenue Southeast Free

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

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

Project ESME Grand Rapids Lantern Festival Concert

 Tue, 09 Jun at 08:00 pm John Ball Zoo

Pulaski Days 2026

 Thu, 01 Oct at 04:00 pm 957 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI

Midwest Groove Festival

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

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

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

Upheaval After Show: Memphis May Fire at The Intersection - Grand Rapids, MI

 Sat, 18 Jul at 09:00 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

OUT Loud Comedy Festival

 Fri, 05 Jun at 07:00 pm The Comedy Project GR

Pink Martini All-Stars

 Sun, 21 Jun Frederik Meijer Gardens

LIVE at CBJ: Asamu Johnson & The Associates of The Blues

 Sat, 23 May at 06:00 pm Chicago Beef Joint USD 13

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 12:00 pm Boston Square, Grand Rapids

Rock the Block: Unplugged

 Sat, 13 Jun at 11:00 am Linc Up

AFI

 Mon, 19 Oct Intersection

Summer Solstice Sound Journey and Gong Wash

 Sun, 21 Jun at 11:00 am Grand Rapids Downtown Market Free

Wildlife Exploration Day l World Ocean Day

 Thu, 25 Jun at 09:00 am 1300 Fulton Street West, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49504

Atvadu Balle "No krasta līdz krastam" | Farewell Party "From Shore to Shore"

Sun, 05 Jul at 09:00 pm Amway Grand Plaza Hotel

2026 Latvian Song and Dance Festival - Friday Bermudu Divsturis and Apvedcels at GLC Live at 20 Monroe

 Fri, 03 Jul at 08:00 pm GLC Live at 20 Monroe

Celebration of the Arts

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

Queer Art Mart 2026

 Sun, 24 May at 01:00 pm 1145 Fulton St E, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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

The Effigies wsg The Bitters

 Thu, 16 Jul at 07:00 pm Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill

Jaundeju skate | New Choreography Showcase

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

Mary Santora + Gerrit Elzinga Comedy Show | Hosted by Michigan Sober Social

 Fri, 17 Jul at 07:00 pm Four Star Theatre

GRCM Day of Play Celebration

 Sun, 26 Jul at 11:00 am 11 Sheldon Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49503

Spirit Song Festival

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

XVI Latvian Song & Dance Festival: New Choreography Showcase

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

'Shakedown Sunday' :: with Full Cord Bluegrass

 Sun, 30 Aug at 03:00 pm 4318 Division Avenue South, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49548

Book•ish 2026

 Sun, 19 Jul at 12:00 pm Baxter Community Center

Grand Rapids Citywide Art Market

 Fri, 14 Aug at 10:00 am 300 Monroe Ave NW Free

Jazz Bash @ The Stray

 Sat, 11 Jul at 02:00 pm The Stray

RITUAL OF RIFFS BoneHawk 🌿 Ghost Pipe, Wolftooth & Warhand LIVE at The Stache

 Sat, 01 Aug at 06:00 pm The Intersection

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

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

Celebration Of Service Hosted by Creative Community Entertainment

Fri, 06 Nov at 05:30 pm 555 Monroe

RevulsA / Driving Dawn / Ash of Odin

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

Breton Littles

 Thu, 04 Jun at 12:00 pm Breton Village Shopping Center Free

GR8 Food Truck Fridays - Week 2

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

R&B Fest at The Intersection - Elevation

 Sat, 24 Oct at 04:00 pm The Intersection - Elevation

November First Friday

Fri, 06 Nov at 12:00 pm Uptown Grand Rapids

OUT Loud Comedy Festival: Ensemble Clown Workshop w/ Duncan & Elise

 Sat, 06 Jun at 12:00 pm The Comedy Project GR

Henhouse Prowlers wsg Round Creek String Band

 Thu, 25 Jun at 07:00 pm Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill

GR8 Food Truck Fridays - Week 4

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

Grand Rapids Invitational Regatta

 Sat, 30 May at 10:00 am Riverside Park in Grand Rapids

XVI Latvian Song & Dance Festival: Dailrade Guest Folk Dance Troupe

 Thu, 02 Jul DeVos Performance Hall

K-12 Book Fair

Sat, 27 Jun at 12:00 pm HAS HEART

Fountain Fest 2026

 Thu, 11 Jun at 04:00 pm 24 Fountain St NE, Grand Rapids, MI

Otterpalooza with the NoBodies!

 Fri, 22 May at 01:30 pm John Ball Zoo

Tautas deju lieluzvedums | Grand Folk Dance Concert

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

The Fair Chase Film Festival

 Thu, 18 Jun at 06:00 pm Wealthy Theatre USD 13

Tirdziņš un mākslas izstāde | Market and Art Exhibit Open House

 Thu, 02 Jul at 12:30 pm Amway Grand Plaza Hotel

Henhouse Prowlers

 Thu, 25 Jun at 07:00 pm Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill USD 29

GR8 Food Truck Fridays - Week 6

 Fri, 19 Jun at 05:00 pm riverside park, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan

Adult Book Fair

Sun, 28 Jun at 02:00 pm Knights of St. Casimir Aid Society / 6th Street Hall

GR8 Food Truck Fridays - Week 8

 Fri, 03 Jul at 05:00 pm riverside park, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan

GR8 Food Truck Fridays - Week 9

 Fri, 10 Jul at 05:00 pm riverside park, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan

Spirit Song Festival

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

GR Lit Fest Presents: Romance Night

Fri, 26 Jun at 06:00 pm Chicago Beef Joint

Upheaval Festival: Papa Roach Bilmuri & Jinjer - Saturday

 Fri, 17 Jul at 07:00 pm Belknap Park

DIWALI Dance Celebration

 Sat, 07 Nov at 11:00 am Armentality Movement Arts Center USD 14 to 27