GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — We've now learned when Grand Rapids' latest concert venue will open.
Leaders from Grand Action 2.0 and the Kent County Arena Authority announced Lionel Richie will perform the opening concert on May 15, 2026.
Michigan natives The War and Treaty and Brian Vander Ark are the opening acts.
Tickets will go on sale Friday, Nov. 21, with presales starting Nov. 20.
WATCH: Lionel Richie announced as first concert headliner at Acrisure Amphitheater
“I am so honored to be the first artist to perform at Acrisure Amphitheater,” said legendary recording artist and Acrisure Brand Ambassador Lionel Richie. “The energy is out there; I can feel the buzz already. We’re going to make lots of memories; all we need is to fill the Amphitheater with some of the greatest artists in the world every night. They’re coming your way, and I’m so happy and honored to be the first artist in the building. Congratulations, and I’ll see you very soon.”
The 12,000 seat venue is expected to cost $184 million when completed in May 2026, featuring a massive canopy over the stage. It will be owned and operated by the Grand Rapids–Kent County Convention/Arena Authority.
Developers say the amphitheater is one of the biggest infrastructure projects in Grand Rapids' history and will drive tourism, job creation, and attract other businesses to the area. When open, the amphitheater is projected to generate $807 million in economic impact in Kent County over 30 years with an estimated 300,000 visitors attending 54 concerts and events each year.
