Amber Y.
11/10/2025
Huge arena. A lot of spots for snacks and drinks. However, expensive for drinks and snacks, it wasn't half bad. Just an extremely lack of parking for big events. Might need a lot of extra time to...
Van Andel Arena
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130 Fulton St W
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
The Van Andel Arena is a 10,834-seat multi-purpose arena situated in the Heartside district of Grand Rapids, Michigan. After a $75 million construction effort, the arena opened on October 8, 1996 and since has attracted over five million patrons. It is home to the popular Grand Rapids Griffins ice hockey team, the American Hockey League affiliate of the NHL's Detroit Red Wings.As a concert venue, the Van Andel Arena seats about 12,858 for end-stage shows, and 13,184 for center-stage shows. The arena floor measures 85 by 220 feet (26 × 67 m). The arena features 9,886 permanent seats and 44 luxury suites, with the 16 luxury suites in the upper bowl seating 20, and the lower 24 bowls seating 15, and the others at 18. There are approximately 1,298 retractable seats at Van Andel Arena.
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3.592 reviews
Mirna I.
10/19/2024
Been to Van andel a few times now for concerts and a hockey game for the GR Griffins. Parking on a Friday night is usually a challenge if trying to find street parking but lots of garages/lots...
Chantel M.
2/9/2025
I think this is my first or second time EVER in the Van Andel arena, and let me tell you... I despise this space. Yesterday, we went to Disney on Ice, what was supposed to be a fun mommy daughter...
Justin W.
8/13/2024
This place is awesome. Came all the way from California for two nights of Phish and what a great sounding room for live music. The staff were all super kind. The concourse moved well and had lots...
Jennifer S.
6/21/2025
I've never left a bad review for anything before, but I feel like it's my duty to share & steer anyone away from splurging on the "front section 1" y'all- my family of 5 traveled from California...
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