Summer Concerts at Meijer Gardens are Back!
The butterflies are gone and summer is here. 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 12-week free-with-admission concert series will run June – August.
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.
2024 Tuesday Evening Concerts at Meijer Gardens
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 June 4, 2024, through August 27, 2024. Unless otherwise noted on their website, shows begin at 7 PM.
SPECIAL NOTE: A separate ticket is required for the Kanin Wren’s Taylor Swift Experience concert on August 6.
June 2024 Tuesday Evening Concerts
June 4: The Par-Llo Connection + Avalon Cutts-Jones
June 18: Lady Ace Boogies & Friends + Sixman
June 25: The Grand Rapids Chorus of Sweet Adelines + Djangophinique
July 2024 Tuesday Evening Concerts
July 2: Molly
July 9: 6 Pak
July 16: Franklin Park
July 23: The Diatribes Presents: An Evening of Music and Poetry
July 30: The Mickeys + Lyons & Co.
August 2024 Tuesday Evening Concerts
August 6: Kanin Wren’s Taylor Swift Experience (TICKETED): Members $5, Non-members $30 Adult, $15 children (3 – 13)
August 13: Nathan Walton & the Remedy
August 20: Thronetta Davis
August 27: The Grand Rapids Ballet
2024 Sunday Strings at Meijer Gardens
The Sunday Strings series returns for the 2024 season.
This series is a great way to enjoy chamber music in the summertime, a season that’s typically lacking performances.
All Sunday Strings performances begin at 2 PM in the Huizenga Grand Room.
Chairs are not permitted and these performances do not occur on the Frederik Meijer Gardens Amphitheater stage.
Free for members and included in general admission for other guests.
Concerts on select Sundays from July 7, 2024, through August 11, 2024.
July 2024 Sunday Strings Performances
July 7: Pushing and Pulling
July 14: Duality of Life and Music
July 21: In Memory of Great Friendship
July 28: Is it Really “French”?
August 2024 Sunday Strings Performances
August 4: This is What Bach Means to Me
August 11: Surprise!
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Membership must be activated by September 30, 2024.
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Summer Concerts at Meijer Gardens
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.
