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Things to do in Grand Rapids, December 2026

Browse 10 upcoming events and things to do in Grand Rapids during December 2026. Highlights include Mannheim Steamroller Christmas, ALY & AJ - Places to Run Tour 2026, Christmas Together with Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, and CeCe Winans and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.

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Mannheim Steamroller Christmas

Grand Rapids · DeVos Performance HallWed, Dec 2Music

ALY & AJ - Places to Run Tour 2026

Grand Rapids · IntersectionThu, Dec 3Music

Christmas Together with Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, and CeCe Winans

Grand Rapids · Van Andel ArenaFri, Dec 4Music

Acrisure Lounge: Christmas Together w/ Amy Grant - NOT AN EVENT TiCK

Grand Rapids · Van Andel ArenaFri, Dec 4Culture & Art

Grand Rapids Ballet: The Nutcracker · Dec 12

Grand Rapids · DeVos Performance HallSat, Dec 12Culture & Art

Michael Kosta: Big Dad Energy

Grand Rapids · GLC Live at 20 MonroeSat, Dec 12Culture & Art

Grand Rapids Ballet: The Nutcracker · Dec 13

Grand Rapids · DeVos Performance HallSun, Dec 13Culture & Art

for KING + COUNTRY'S A DRUMMER BOY CHRISTMAS

Grand Rapids · Van Andel ArenaMon, Dec 14Music

Grand Rapids Ballet: The Nutcracker · Dec 19

Grand Rapids · DeVos Performance HallSat, Dec 19Culture & Art

Grand Rapids Ballet: The Nutcracker · Dec 20

Grand Rapids · DeVos Performance HallSun, Dec 20Culture & Art

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Festive season

December is typically dominated by festive markets, holiday concerts and New Year’s Eve programming, with many cities running special end-of-year events.

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