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How many people can the Van Andel hold? ›

Located in one of America's hottest cities, Van Andel Arena is a 12,000 plus capacity arena managed by ASM Global, a venue management powerhouse that spans five continents, 14 countries and more than 300 of the world's most prestigious arenas, stadiums, convention and exhibit centers, and performing arts venues.

Van Andel Arena has adopted a No Bag policy, permitting no bags, backpacks or purses, other than those required for medical or parenting needs, into the venue. Small clutches no larger than 4.5" x 6.5" x 2" will be permitted. Bags in the medical/essential category will be screened by security personnel.

Grand Rapids has a history of leadership. In 1881, the country's first hydro-electric plant came to life on the City's west side. Grand Rapids became the first city in the United States to add fluoride to its drinking water in 1945. Grand Rapids lays claims to the first scheduled air service.

Seating 10,834 for ice hockey and up to 13,184 for concerts, Van Andel Arena is the fourth-largest arena in Michigan, as well as West Michigan's largest; only Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, the Jack Breslin Student Events Center in East Lansing, and Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan, are larger.

All major concession stands in Van Andel Arena accept credit cards, ApplePay, GooglePay and PayPal. Cashless transactions are required. Cash will not be accepted at concession stands. Gift cards are available for purchase with cash at Guest Services, located on the arena concourse outside Section 104.

Fans will not smoke inside Van Andel Arena, as the arena and its surrounding areas are non-smoking, and re-entry to the arena after exiting to smoke is not allowed. This policy includes e-cigarettes and vaping. Fans will pass through a security checkpoint before entering Van Andel Arena.

The on-ice temperature is usually 17°F to 29°F!

Wheelchair accessible seating and semi-ambulatory seating are located in various sections and levels throughout Van Andel Arena.

Due to its flourishing furniture industry, Grand Rapids began being recognized as "Furniture City".

Heritage Hill is adjacent to downtown Grand Rapids and is the city's oldest residential district. Its 1,300 homes date from 1843 and represent Michigan's largest and finest concentration of nineteenth and early twentieth-century houses.

Who is famous from Grand Rapids MI? ›

Grand Rapids Celebrities

One of the most famous that I know of is Red Hot Chili Pepper singer Anthony Kiedis but I'm a rock guy so I'm supposed to know stuff like that. Legendary boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. is from Grand Rapids and many other famous people like Andy Richter, El Debarge, Stacy Haiduk, and Taylor Lautner.

Boasting a flexible arena bowl, the venue can be dressed to accommodate intimate academy events for around 5,684, or hold a total capacity of 15,685.

Located inside Grand Rapids' convention center, DeVos Place, DeVos Performance Hall is a 2,543-seat performing arts theater featuring performances by all four Grand Rapids arts groups including The Grand Rapids Symphony, The Grand Rapids Ballet, Broadway Grand Rapids and Opera Grand Rapids.

Contemporary estimates claimed the Colosseum could seat up to 87,000 people,⁶ though modern, more conservative estimates put that number closer to 50,000 people. Spectators were seated based upon their social status, with the most elite viewers closest to the arena, and the lower class citizens higher up.

The art deco style Auditorium with mezzanine holds 1,500 standing or 700 seated patrons. The Tivoli Theatre is renowned for its great warm sound and consistent production standard.