Lionel Richie Surprises Employees on Opening Night of New Acrisure Amphitheater

In revitalized Grand Rapids, new concert amphitheater shines downtown

The 12,000-seat Acrisure Amphitheater, Michigan's biggest entertainment development since Little Caesars Arena, opened Friday with Lionel Richie.

Lionel Richie performs at Acrisure Amphitheater opening night

Lionel Richie performs during the opening night at the Acrisure Amphitheater in Grand Rapids, MI on May 15, 2026.

Hello, Grand Rapids: Make opening night with Lionel Ritchie at the amphitheater memorable

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – I have been thinking a lot about the power of music lately with the Acrisure Amphitheater opening, especially how it can influence your mood or make an evening out memorable.

Weather Forecast for Acrisure Amphitheater Opening Weekend

The forecast is hitting all of the right notes for the opening weekend of the Acrisure Amphitheater in downtown Grand Rapids.Lionel Richie headlines opening night Friday beginning at 7:30PM along with War and Treaty plus Brian Vander Ark.If you're planning on getting there a little early to explore the arena or grab some food and drinks, temperatures will be around 70 degrees at 6 PM under a partly cloudy to mostly sunny sky, with a south/southw…

'Such an honor': Lionel Richie opens Acrisure Amphitheater

Finally, after two years of construction, Friday marked opening day for Acrisure Amphitheater.