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    4.1 (14 reviews)

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    Katy C.

    I've been so excited for this new venue to open downtown. I am the target audience as I bought tickets for 6 different shows there this year! I'm so glad we won't have to make the drive to Pine Knob anymore. We went for the inaugural show (Lionel Ritchie) and I had a blast. We're lucky that Nate's office is close, so we just parked there and walked. We used the Riverside entrance (which is where you need to go if you have a chair), and it was quick to get through security. The front line at Market looked to be moving slower but our friends got in pretty smoothly. Once inside, we had fun walking around after grabbing a spot on the lawn. We got there around 6 right when the doors opened and the lawn had plenty of room - it did get quite packed later on. The grab and go areas were easy and quick, and we never had to wait in any long lines. Prices are what I expected for an amphitheater - yes the tall beers are $14-$20. We got some food as well - chicken tender basket ($15), pretzels with queso ($10), and a hot dog basket ($12) all from the grab and go. The food was hot and pretty good, the fries were delicious. They also had some protein cups, fruit, and dessert options at the Stage Door grab and go. Never a line for the bathroom - there are only two (one on each side), but the women's restroom was massive with tons of stalls. They have indicator lights in the ceiling to show if the stall is occupied or not, but I couldn't figure out how they worked (maybe motion sensor). I thought the sound quality was excellent; I could understand every lyric being sung and it wasn't too loud. I was thinking that traffic leaving would be really bad but it only took us about 10 extra minutes to get home. Definitely not as bad as at Pine Knob! As a live music enthusiast, I'm so glad we have this new amphitheatre and can't wait for the next show!

    Jeremy N.

    This new Amphitheater is an amazing additional to the downtown Grand Rapids area for concerts! There's tons of seating here for an event, lawn and physical seats. What I liked the most about the seats was the leg room. You barely had to stand up to let someone through and you could stretch out a bit. There's also many different food and drink locations throughout the venue (even up top at the back of the lawn seating) and plenty of high quality options at each location. The burgers and chicken bites were especially good. Hope that will be a continued offering! The kickoff concert we were at sounded great in all areas of the venue that we explored. The views of the city and different aspects of the stage/venue were really nice too. The venue is very walkable and you don't feel crowded. As soon as you turn down Market Avenue from Fulton or a similarly located street, you can see it in the distance. It's massive and walking up to it as it approaches is a really cool feeling prior to making it through the entrance for your event. The walk up really sets the...stage..for a great evening!

    Jayson D.

    I've seen two big shows here now, with two more coming next week. The GRAMP is definitely premier when it comes to outdoor concert venues. The big acts definitely pack the place, but it's not hard to get around. I've sat in the lawn and I've sat under the pavilion. Both times it's been easy to reach the bathrooms, bar lines, or merch lines, and get back to my seat. Find the little rivers of people going your way and move with the flow. What I said earlier about the price of concessions, though. Especially alcohol--whoa! If drinking's your jam I'd pregame outside the gates, then get just one or two inside. It really is a great summer spot to see a show.

    Christian S.

    This place is fantastic and I love the outdoor vibes and overview of Grand Rapids. I can't deny they really need to figure out a permanent parking solution in the long run, but the stage, sound, atmosphere, and lawn were incredible. Drinks were fine and I get the need for security, but they do need to chill a bit. Nonetheless seeing Cudi here was excellent and I feel like some summer night concert could be lots of fun

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    Good section 201 row C . I could see stage when standing . Proper slope of seating. Bad section 102 row N. Cannot see stage if I stand up. Bad design for a new venue. If I wanted to see show on jumbo tron, I would have bought cheaper lawn ticket. Also only 2 ways to my seat. Other venues I have 4 ways. See photo of the two sitting by me . Have same issue. Had to stand on seats to see actual stage!

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    We got there around 6 right when the doors opened and the lawn had plenty of room - it did get quite packed later on.

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    The Harris Building Events

    The Harris Building Events

    (8 reviews)

    The STAFF being there to answer any questions and helping were for certain very great 5 STARS. The…read morerehearsal Thursday was easy and every thing laid out how it should be and marked out easy to follow. Then Friday they had every things ready to go and things nice and clean set up. The Valet Parking crew were also very quick polite and helpful. The wait staff all very very friendly and polite great bunch of people. The food is what made it a 2.5 -3 star for me. The beef was like shoe leather and beyond cutting with the knife they had on the table. The pasta had more vinegar than pasta and the potatoes were like glue. The bread dry enough to be used for stuffing but not eaten with meal. Certain with better preparation on the meal that would match the extra great service and personalities of the staff operating it most would have a 5 STAR experience.

    Stop looking for another venue. I cannot say enough praise…read morefor the Harris Building/the team there. Karri was so responsive and helpful on literally every request I had. She came in on a Sunday so my husband could see the venue after we booked. We walked into our rehearsal and Karri and her team were literally ON THE FLOOR attaching my welcome sign to a foam board so it looked better than what I had originally delivered to them. I had very specific requests for music and timing during our ceremony, they figured it out with ease and it was literally perfect. The staff was AWESOME. We had a medical emergency during our reception which they handled with ease and professionalism. They were so kind and accommodating to all of us. Finally, the space is to die for. We took pictures in the basement and they were the best pictures of all that my photographer got - gorgeous light in a beautiful setting. The set-up of the venue is perfect. I've been to so many weddings where you're either traveling to one setting to another, or there's a long wait between events, and it really drags the whole day down. Our guests went seamlessly from one spot to the next. I have no complaints, only excessive gratitude for the team at the Harris.

    The Bissell Tree House at John Ball Zoo

    The Bissell Tree House at John Ball Zoo

    (9 reviews)

    I honestly don't understand the hype surrounding this venue. I considered it for an event, but very…read moreglad that I looked elsewhere. I attended a reception here, and that sealed the deal for me entirely. They really advertise for a much better experience than what is given in reality, including "on-Site and Transportation to and from the venue," which means that if equipment breaks down (and it did) that you are left waiting to pile onto a bus whenever they can get one to your guests. Walking into the space, all I could see was an awful slab floor. It looked as if they were still in renovation stage or something. Just awful. Your guests get one little coat rack that looks as if they bought it online, and it's in a back hallway as you make your way to the restrooms. It's a cramped space and I wonder why this place was so poorly built, but then I remembered what I call the 'benefactor factor,' and it became more and more clear. The only way that this place becomes "gorgeous," as it's been referred to in other posts, is if you spend a ton of money with a trained event professional (outside and separate cost, of course) to beautify it. Otherwise, you have a small room with a slab floor to work with. The only redeeming quality of the place is the outside deck.

    Attended a wedding for my good friends. Really neat setting. The roof extension off the back porch…read morecame in clutch as it rained the entire day of the wedding. It's surrounded by trees and made for a wonderful wedding setting. About 80-90 attendees and it was a great size, more than 90 would probably overwhelm the space. Logistics and transport were not super smooth, but all was well once we finally got there.

    The Rutledge

    The Rutledge

    (6 reviews)

    The Rutledge is absolutely beautiful and the host, Loren and Susan are so easy to work with, very…read moreaccommodating and give great suggestions. The Venue offers everything you need from a gorgeous private room for the Bride and Bridesmaids to get ready in, beautiful brick walls, beautiful bar, amazing bathrooms and a chalkboard wall for your guest.

    Beautiful venue, but unfortunately a very disappointing experience due to the management and lack…read moreof communication. We chose this venue for our wedding because it is genuinely gorgeous and has so much potential. Unfortunately, the way the venue was managed before and during our wedding caused unnecessary stress and took away from what should have been one of the most enjoyable days of our lives. We were repeatedly given specific assurances throughout the planning process that were either changed at the last minute or not followed through on. This included the bridal suite access, musicians and speaker equipment, name tags, catering, parking, cleanup, seating arrangements, and items we were told would be available through the venue. The parking situation was especially unacceptable. We were repeatedly told that we had two roped-off parking spaces outside the venue. This was even confirmed during our rehearsal. We relied on that information when planning and even rented additional parking spaces because of it. Then, on our actual wedding day, we were told we could not use the two roped-off spaces we had been told were ours. This happened in front of our wedding party while we were trying to figure out where we were supposed to park. Having information that had been confirmed multiple times suddenly changed on our wedding day was extremely frustrating and embarrassing. We were also told the venue could comfortably accommodate 250 people, only to later be told that tables would need to be broken down. This ultimately affected our guests and contributed to people leaving earlier than expected. We were also told the venue had a catalogue of items available to use, only to find out closer to the wedding that certain items were unavailable or that there weren't enough of them. These are things that should have been communicated accurately from the beginning. We also paid extra for coordination, paid for the classic bar selection, and rented from the venue. For the amount of money we spent, we expected a much higher level of organization, professionalism, and service. Instead, the experience honestly felt like a rip-off. The bar service was also disappointing. The beer provided was very low quality, and the bar staff appeared inexperienced. Several of our guests commented on this as well. Another major issue was the management itself. Unfortunately, our interactions with the owner, Loren, often came across as passive-aggressive, dismissive, and unnecessarily confrontational, particularly when we raised legitimate questions or concerns. We were not looking for special treatment--we were simply asking for the things we had been told we would receive. Several of our guests also independently commented on feeling uncomfortable with Loren's demeanor and the way he interacted with or looked at people throughout the evening. Cleanup also began before 11:30 PM while guests were still present and the event was still going, which made people feel as though they were being pushed out before the celebration was actually over. We understand that no wedding is going to be perfect. Things happen, and we would have been completely understanding of minor mistakes. The problem was the number of issues, the lack of communication, and the fact that many of these were things we had specifically confirmed ahead of time. We paid for coordination. We paid for a bar package. We paid for rentals. We planned our wedding based on the information we were given. We should not have had to spend our wedding day dealing with issues that could have easily been prevented through basic organization and communication. The venue itself is beautiful, but unfortunately, beautiful surroundings do not make up for poor management and poor customer service. Based on our experience, we would not recommend this venue for a wedding. Our disappointment has nothing to do with the beauty of the property--it is entirely about the management, communication, professionalism, and the overall level of service we received for the amount we paid.

    The Waddell Center - Reception

    The Waddell Center

    (5 reviews)

    We had such a wonderful experience at the Waddell Center for our wedding! From start to finish,…read moreeveryone was incredibly kind, helpful, and easy to work with. The pricing was very reasonable, especially for everything that was included. Only thing I wish was included was a space to get ready. We really appreciated being able to decorate and rehearse the night before -- it made the whole wedding weekend feel much less stressful and more organized. Having both the ceremony and reception in the same building was also so convenient for us and our guests. The bar service was excellent. The bartenders were fast and friendly, the coordinator and staff was amazing to work with, and Distinctive Catering did a fantastic job. Great food and Drinks, and even helpful service with buffet. We also loved the DJ they recommended through Complete Wedding + Events. The day-of coordinators were especially wonderful -- they did such a great job converting the ceremony space into a lounge area during cocktail hour while incorporating all of my decor used in the ceremony to the reception perfectly. All the little details were handled without having to ask. Overall, we couldn't have asked for a better experience and would absolutely recommend the Waddell Center to other couples looking for a beautiful, affordable, and well-organized venue!

    My daughter's wedding was held at The Waddell Center a couple days ago and the overall experience…read morewas exceptional. This review is related to the bartenders. The two white, male bartenders assigned to her event were not friendly to the guests, creating an off-putting atmosphere right from the start. To make matters worse, several guests overheard the bartenders making racial comments about probably not receiving any tips. This behavior is utterly unacceptable, disgusting and was clearly racially motivated. Given that their wedding was attended primarily by Black and Brown guests we knew exactly why they said it! Absolutely a racist trope that we don't tip or tip well. Multiple guests complained to the bride, groom and/or someone in wedding party about this. It is deeply troubling that a venue they entrusted with such a special occasion would employ individuals who clearly harbor racial bias. All I will say is that minority couples need to be aware. No one should have to worry or deal with this bs on their special day nor should their guests.

    Acrisure Amphitheater - venues - Updated August 2026

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