About GLC Live at 20 Monroe
GLC Live at 20 Monroe (formerly 20 Monroe Live) is a 5,800-capacity indoor concert venue located at 11 Ottawa Ave NW in downtown Grand Rapids. It hosts major national touring acts across all genres and is one of the busiest mid-size venues in Michigan.
Located directly across from Van Andel Arena, both venues often have events on the same evening — making advance parking reservations essential.
Parking Tips for GLC Live at 20 Monroe
- GLC Live and Van Andel Arena share the same parking infrastructure — if both have events, book very early
- 449 Market Ave SW is the closest Air Park lot at just 0.2 miles
- Monroe Ave NW fills up fast on show nights — lots on Ottawa Ave or Market Ave are better options
- Shows typically start at 8:00 PM with doors at 7:00 PM — arrive by 7:00 PM
- Post-show traffic on Monroe Ave can be slow — heading south on Division Ave is usually faster