Summer Concerts at Meijer Gardens are Back!
The butterflies are here and summer is just around the corner. You know what that means – it’s time to start planning your concert schedule! If you’re near Grand Rapids, you’ve got to catch some live music at Meijer Gardens this year. (The Meijer Gardens concerts lineup is always terrific.)
Picture it: the open-air amphitheater, the sound of music all around, and a drink in your hand. You’re spending a summer evening with friends, watching the sunset and the colors paint the sky. And the 14-week free-with-admission concert series will run Memorial Day – Labor Day, adding weeks to its traditional calendar.
It doesn’t get better than this!
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Key Dates
April 11 Lineup Reveal
April 20 Member Presale
April 27 Public Sale
Frederik Meijer Gardens is located at 1000 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
The 2024 Concert Line Up
Running June through September, these highly anticipated shows take place in the outdoor amphitheater at Meijer Gardens. Tickets often sell out quickly and members get first dibs.
Michael Franti Concert at Meijer Gardens 2022
Past Meijer Gardens concerts have featured amazing performances from acts like Lyle Lovett, The Verve Pipe, Foreigner, The Accidentals & more.
2024 Meijer Gardens Concerts – New Ticket System
Many that recall trying to get tickets last season are breathing a sigh of relief. Meijer Gardens announced that they’re using a new ticket service for concert sales this year: Etix is out, AXS.com is in.
The full summer concert lineup will be listed on April 11, 2024 when the lineup is revealed.
June 2024 Meijer Gardens Concerts
Wednesday, June 5: Orville Peck $57 presale | $60 member | $62 public
Sunday, June 9: Greensky Bluegrass $68 presale | $71 member | $73 public
Wednesday, June 12: Tower of Power $59 presale | $62 member | $64 public
Thursday, June 20: O.A.R. $82 presale | $85 member | $87 public
Friday, June 21: Little Feat + Los Lobos $75 presale | $78 member | $80 public
Sunday, June 23: Black Pumas $80 presale | $83 member | $85 public
Monday, June 24: Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue with Devon Gilfillian $75 presale | $78 member | $80 public
Wednesday, June 26: Bonnie Raitt with James Hunter $99 presale | $102 member | $104 public
Sunday, June 30: Mat Kearney with Donovan Frankenreiter $54 presale | $57 member | $59 public
July 2024 Meijer Gardens Concerts
Monday, July 1: My Morning Jacket $77 presale | $80 member | $82 public
Wednesday, July 3: Amos Lee with Mikaela Davis $65 presale | $68 member | $70 public
Wednesday, July 10: Old Crow Medicine Show with Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway $67 presale | $70 member | $72 public
Thursday, July 11: Bruce Hornsby with Grand Rapids Symphony $67 presale | $70 member | $72 public
Friday, July 12: The Temptations + The Four Tops $79 presale | $82 member | $84 public
Wednesday, July 17: Jason Mraz $95 presale | $98 member | $100 public
Thursday, July 18: The Wallflowers $45 presale | $48 member | $50 public
Monday, July 22: Warren Haynes with Grand Rapids Symphony $70 presale | $73 member | $75 public
Wednesday, July 24: Charley Crockett $60 presale | $63 member | $65 public
Thursday, July 25: Il Divo $69 presale | $72 member | $74 public
Sunday, July 28: Boyz II Men $130 presale | $133 member | $135 public
August 2024 Meijer Gardens Concerts
- Thursday, August 1: Black Violin with Grand Rapids Symphony $65 presale | $68 member | $70 public
- Monday, August 5: Gin Blossoms + Toad The Wet Sprocket + Vertical Horizon $78 presale | $81 member | $83 public
- Thursday, August 8: Kansas $79 presale | $82 member | $84 public
- Friday, August 9: Andrew Bird + Amadou & Mariam $63 presale | $66 member | $68 public
- Sunday, August 11: Five For Fighting $53 presale | $56 member | $58 public
- Wednesday, August 14: Blues Traveler + Big Head Todd and the Monsters $75 presale | $78 member | $80 public
- Sunday, August 18: Grace Potter $55 presale | $58 member | $60 public
- Thursday, August 22: The Fritz and The Tantrums $55 presale | $58 member | $60 public
- Thursday, August 29: Leslie Odom, Jr. $70 presale | $73 member | $75 public
September 2024 Meijer Gardens Concerts
Friday, September 6: Sierra Ferrell $50 presale | $53 member | $55 public
Sunday, September 8: Michael Franti & Spearhead $65 presale | $68 member | $70 public
Sunday, September 15: Buena Vista Social Orchestra $50 presale | $53 member | $55 public
Monday, September 16: Keb’ Mo’ + Shawn Colvin $60 presale | $63 member | $65 public
Gate and show start times vary. Information is subject to change. All shows will take place rain or shine, weather delays are possible.
How to Get Tickets for Meijer Gardens Concerts 2024
Mark the sale dates in your calendars!
Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 9 AM: Member-Only Ticket Sale
Saturday, April 27: General Public Ticket Sale
Members have the first opportunity to purchase tickets for Meijer Gardens concerts during an exclusive two-week, members-only presale beginning at 9 AM Saturday, April 20, at AXS.com. (If like years past, you may purchase up to 8 tickets per show per transaction.)
Many shows will sell out during this time.
During the presale, members receive a discount. Tip – visit MeijerGardens.org/Membership before April 27 to become a member or renew your membership.
Tickets go on sale to the general public beginning Saturday, April 27, 2024.
Meijer Gardens Concerts FAQ
Can I bring my own food?
Guests are welcome to bring a picnic, along with sealed bottled water or non-alcoholic beverages (in their original, non-glass sealed containers).
Small to medium coolers are welcome, but will be subject to security searches.
What concessions are available?
Grab a bite, beer or drink from the Eileen DeVries Concessions Center.
All beverages purchased must be consumed inside the amphitheater gates.
Can I bring a lawn chair?
Yes, you can bring a chair but it has to meet height restrictions. Chairs will be measured upon arrival and must be low-rise.
Low-rise chairs are defined as 12” maximum from ground to front of seat bottom and 32” maximum to top of chair back in highest position. You may also bring a blanket to sit on.
How early should I arrive?
Concert-goers start lining up hours before the doors open.
Seating is general admission, so the earlier you arrive, the closer you’ll be able to get to the stage.
Are there any free Meijer Gardens Concerts?
Yes, there are free concerts at Meijer Gardens. Summer Tuesday nights at the amphitheater are reserved for free concerts (with admission) at Meijer Gardens every Tuesday evening between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
Featuring local and regional musicians, you can even find family-friendly performances and a more chill vibe.
Guests are welcome to bring a picnic or grab a bite from the cafe to enjoy at the show.
Get your tickets on the day-of at either the welcome center or the box office.
WIN Tickets to Frederik Meijer Gardens
Congratulations to Meijer Gardens on THREE 1st place Grandtastic Awards in 2023!
Frederik Meijer Gardens won first place for:
🏆 Best place for live music
🏆 Best place to go walking
🏆 Best place to get a membership
See for yourself why Frederik Meijer Gardens won three #1 awards by checking out their free-with-admission Tuesday night concerts. We’ve got the lineup below with other tips and tricks.
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FINE PRINT: This giveaway will close on June 27, 2023 at 11PM EST and the winner will be notified via email. The winner will have 24 hours to respond by email accepting the prize. No purchase necessary to enter the contest. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook. You are providing your information to grkids.com and not to Facebook. Entrants will release Facebook from all liability. Entrants must be at least 18 years of age and reside in Michigan. Only one entry per household or IP address. GRKIDS’ liability is limited to the value of the prize.
Summer Concerts at Meijer Gardens
2023 Tuesday Evening Summer Concert Lineup
The Tuesday Evening Music Club concerts are free with admission.
Gates open at 5 pm. Chair height restrictions do not apply during the Tuesday Evening Music Club. The permanent seats at the rear of the amphitheater are available on a first-come, first-served basis for these shows.
Concerts are on Tuesdays from May 30, 2023 through August 29, 2023. Unless otherwise noted on their website, shows begin at 7 pm.
May 30: Motherland Cultural Connections + Sarena Rae
June 6: Jordan Hamilton + Grace Theisen
June 13: Carl Webb + Soul Syndicate
June 20: The Grand Rapids Chorus of Sweet Adelines + The Robin Connell Trio featuring Mary Rademacher
June 27: Franklin Park
July 4: River Rogues Jazz Band + In Full Swing
July 11: CrossBow + The Moxie Strings
July 18: 6 Pak
July 25: Valentiger + Cole Hansen and the Heartbeats
August 1: Lighting Matches + Hatchwing Rider
August 8: Steve Hilger
August 15: Afro-Celtic Odyssey featuring Whorled, Samuel Nalangira, Carolyn Koebel, and Friends
August 22: Ralston & Friends
August 29: The Grand Rapids Ballet
