Upcoming Live Events

The Big Room is the newest large events and entertainment venue in Grand Rapids with space for up to 1,500 guests. Operated by the team behind SILVA its stunning design complements the building’s historic character and is ideal for unforgettable events of any kind!

For rental information contact our events department at events@silvagr.com.

For performance booking contact our programming manager Quinn Mathews at quinn@silvagr.com

November 14, 2026
Leslie Jones: I’m Hot Tour live at The Big Room on Saturday November 14! Presented by The Pyramid Scheme, Leslie Jones is a three-time Primetime Emmy Award nominee as well as a Writer’s Guild Award and NAACP Award nominee for her work on Saturday Night Live.
November 28, 2026
Join us for a one-of-a-kind shopping experience in The Big Room on Small Business Saturday, November 28 | 10 AM – 4 PM Featuring a curated lineup of amazing makers and artists, plus SUPER fun live entertainment like performers, magicians, and more surprises to keep the energy high.
December 5, 2026
Get READY to PARTY like it's 1985! The 1985, the Midwest’s RADDEST dance party band, brings ALL the 80's with pop, rock, new wave, metal and club! They’ll POUR some SUGAR, HIT you with their BEST SHOTS, BUST some MOVES and have NOTHIN' but a GOOD TIME! Awesome videos, production, costuming and sweet dance moves keep the 80’s party going all night long!
December 12, 2026
Luis J. Gomez is a comedian, writer, podcaster, and producer based out of New York City. He is the founding member of Legion of Skanks and the co-creator of Skankfest and GAS Digital Network. His television credits include NBC’s “Last Comic Standing”, Comedy Central, TruTV and TV Land's "The Jim Gaffigan show," and more! Along with his 4 appearances on the Joe Rogan Experience, Luis is a regular on The Regz, Kill Tony, Matt and Shane Secret Podcast, and The Tim Dillon show!
December 17, 2026
Get ready for a holiday experience like no other with Sonus Borealis, a mesmerizing concert that promises to captivate audiences of all ages. Imagine the indie folk-rock prowess of The Accidentals, an all-female power trio, seamlessly blending with the grandiose sounds of the thirty-two-piece Kaboom Studio Orchestra.
December 31, 2026
Ring in the new year at The Big Room with Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers, Y-NOT, and more guests TBA!

Plan Your Event

The BIG Room is available for rental! Get in touch to plan your event in our new venue. 

  • 16,000 square feet 
  • 600 seated, 1,500 concerts
  • In-house catering, no outside food
  • Full lighting and sound equipment
  • Two built in bar/concession areas