Is The Acrisure Amphitheater Too Loud For its Neighbors?

The Acrisure Amphitheater in downtown Grand Rapids opened more than a month ago, and in that short time residents living near the venue have filed thousands of noise complaints.

The Acrisure Amphitheater

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The Acrisure Amphitheater in downtown Grand Rapids opened more than a month ago, with Lionel Richie serving as its first headlining performer. By all accounts, the inaugural show was a tremendous success.

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With the amphitheater located near residential neighborhoods, including apartment complexes and single-family homes, concert noise carries well beyond the venue. While some residents are unfazed, others have voiced concerns, resulting in a growing number of complaints.

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How Loud Is Too Loud? Acrisure Amphitheater Debate

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The City of Grand Rapids' noise ordinance designates quiet hours between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. However, the Acrisure Amphitheater is exempt from those restrictions and instead operates under an 11 p.m. curfew. Concerts may run slightly beyond that time in cases of weather delays, power outages, or other technical issues.

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According to WOOD TV8, concerts at the amphitheater have made it difficult for some nearby residents to get a good night's sleep. Since the venue opened, neighbors have continued to voice concerns about noise levels. At least one concert has already extended beyond the venue's curfew, and with performances scheduled on many nights, some residents say the ongoing noise has become especially challenging for those who have to work the next day.

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One resident who lives directly across the street from the amphitheater suggested a compromise that would allow concerts to end earlier on weeknights while permitting later end times on weekends, a solution they believe could satisfy both concertgoers and nearby residents.

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