
Happy Birthday, America! With The Grand Rapids Symphony at Acrisure Amphitheater in Grand Rapids, MI on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Grand Rapids Symphony performing live.
Bob Bernhardt, conductor Nathan DeShon Myers, baritone Grand Rapids Symphony The beloved Picnic Pops tradition returns as the Grand Rapids Symphony takes the stage for the first time at the spectacular new Acrisure Amphitheater on one of the citys most exciting days of the year. Part of the citywide GRA250 celebration, this patriotic concert will be conducted by Bob Bernhardt and features favorites by Aaron Copland, Duke Ellington, John Williams, and more. Guests are invited to pack their own picnic and enjoy one of the areas most family-friendly concert experiences, with affordable ticket packages that let the whole family and community celebrate together. Following the concert, enjoy a dazzling city fireworks display. Gather your family and friends and be part of a great new Grand Rapids tradition.

Saturday, July 4, 2026
7:30 PM – 10:30 PM EDT

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