Christmas Together concert scheduled for Van Andel Arena
Built World Grand Rapids, MI localAmy Grant, Michael W. Smith, and CeCe Winans to perform in Grand Rapids on December 3, 2026
Overview
Van Andel Arena will host the Christmas Together concert on December 3, 2026, featuring Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, and CeCe Winans. The arena holds about 12,000 people, but ticket sales are not published, so the crowd size is unknown.
If the arena fills, downtown Grand Rapids will see 12,000 arrivals and departures concentrated in the hours before and after the 7:00 PM start. The event's traffic impact depends on attendance, which remains uncertain.
Why it matters
If the concert sells out, 12,000 people will converge on downtown Grand Rapids, stressing parking and streets for a few hours.
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A multi-purpose arena in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, with a capacity of about 12,000.
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A church in Grand Rapids that has a small block of tickets for the concert.
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Christmas Together concert at Van Andel Arena
Upcoming EventAmy Grant, Michael W. Smith, and CeCe Winans perform at Van Andel Arena. Capacity is about 12,000.
Scenarios
Christmas Together concert takes place at Van Andel Arena
Discussed by: Event listings on Van Andel Arena and Live Nation
The concert is listed on Van Andel Arena's website and Live Nation. It is expected to proceed unless canceled or postponed.
