Events in Grand Rapids — October 2026

October 2026: events in Grand Rapids.

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21 events are listed in Grand Rapids. These are the ones we'd start with.

Tue, Oct 27

The Story So Far

GLC Live at 20 Monroe · Grand Rapids

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Thu, Oct 29

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey with Special Guest Bello Nock

Van Andel Arena · Grand Rapids

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Fri, Oct 23

Judah & the Lion

The Intersection · Grand Rapids

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Open-air concert crowd on a lawn facing a stage in the afternoon — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Oct 23

Chloe Kimes wsg Rowdy Fingers

Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill · Grand Rapids

From $18

Sun, Oct 25

The Battleground 2K26 Michigan Wolverines Vs. Houston Cougars

Van Andel Arena · Grand Rapids

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Fri, Oct 23

Grand Rapids Ballet: Broken Wings

Peter Martin Wege Theatre · Grand Rapids

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Fri, Oct 23

Grand Rapids Ballet: Broken Wings · Oct 23

Peter Martin Wege Theatre · Grand Rapids

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Fri, Oct 23

Judah & the Lion

The Intersection · Grand Rapids

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Festival crowd with raised arms in front of bright stage lights — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Oct 23

Chloe Kimes wsg Rowdy Fingers

Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill · Grand Rapids

From $18

Fri, Oct 23

Reggaeton Rave - (18+)

GLC Live at 20 Monroe · Grand Rapids

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Sat, Oct 24

Sleeping With Sirens: An Ending In Itself Tour

GLC Live at 20 Monroe · Grand Rapids

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Sat, Oct 24

Grand Rapids Ballet: Broken Wings · Oct 24

Peter Martin Wege Theatre · Grand Rapids

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Sun, Oct 25

The Battleground 2K26 Michigan Wolverines Vs. Houston Cougars

Van Andel Arena · Grand Rapids

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Sun, Oct 25

Grand Rapids Ballet: Broken Wings · Oct 25

Peter Martin Wege Theatre · Grand Rapids

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Sun, Oct 25

Spite

The Intersection · Grand Rapids

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Sun, Oct 25

All Them Witches w/ Emma Ruth Rundle

Intersection · Grand Rapids

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Tue, Oct 27

The Story So Far

GLC Live at 20 Monroe · Grand Rapids

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Tue, Oct 27

Evan Honer - It's An Even Longer Road Tour

The Intersection · Grand Rapids

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Thu, Oct 29

Blue October: The Foiled 20th Anniversary World Tour

GLC Live at 20 Monroe · Grand Rapids

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Thu, Oct 29

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey with Special Guest Bello Nock · Oct 29

Van Andel Arena · Grand Rapids

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Thu, Oct 29

Noah Gundersen: Rites of Spring US TOUR FALL 2026 + Runnner + Breakup Shoes

The Pyramid Scheme · Grand Rapids

From $33

Thu, Oct 29

Chris Webby ??? Webby???s Arcade Tour

Intersection · Grand Rapids

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Fri, Oct 30

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey with Special Guest Bello Nock · Oct 30

Van Andel Arena · Grand Rapids

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Guitarist singing in silhouette on a hazy blue and purple lit club stage with crowd hands raised in the foreground — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Oct 30

King Sickabilly With Kitten and The Tonics And Delilah DeWylde

Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill · Grand Rapids

From $18

Fri, Oct 30

L7: The Last Hurrah Tour 2026 + VIAL

The Big Room · Grand Rapids

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Fri, Oct 30

Gasolina Halloween Party (18+)

GLC Live at 20 Monroe · Grand Rapids

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Sat, Oct 31

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey with Special Guest Bello Nock · Oct 31

Van Andel Arena · Grand Rapids

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Autumn arts season

October tends to bring a strong indoor cultural calendar — film festivals, theatre and live music pick up as the weather cools.

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