Your Thursday lunch breaks just got a serious upgrade. The 2026 Relax at Rosa season is officially live, bringing a diverse mix of live music and local food trucks to the heart of the city.
Grab your coworkers, snag a spot at Rosa Parks Circle, and soak in the sounds of summer. This series is proudly produced by Downtown Grand Rapids Inc and sessions run every Thursday from 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
Get Into the Groove
Can’t wait for the first show? Start exploring the sounds of this season’s artists right now. Listen to the official Relax at Rosa playlist here!
A Special Friday Bonus!
Before we dive into the Thursday routine, mark your calendars for a special one-off celebration. On Friday, May 15, from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM, we’re hosting a bonus event to celebrate the grand opening of the Acrisure Amphitheater featuring the soul-hop sounds of Adrian Wright and the Great Let Go’s.
2026 Performance Schedule
| Date | Band Name | Genre |
| May 7 | Clarke, Reed and Meadows | Lush Folk |
| May 14 | MexiCuba | Latin Fusion |
| May 15 | Adrian Wright & The Great Let Go’s | Soul Hop (5:00 PM – 6:30 PM) |
| May 21 | The Temperances | Harmony Angelic Emo |
| May 28 | Hot Like Mars | Funky, Soulful Jam Band |
| June 4 | Na Bonsai | Neo-soul Soundscapes |
| June 11 | Remnose | Ambient Pop; Sibling-Harmonies |
| June 18 | Bleau Otis | Dynamic Blues |
| June 25 | Tuvergen Band | Mongolian Folk |
| July 2 | Mar In Color | Piano-driven Pop |
| July 9 | Morgan Haner | Interstate Blues-Rock |
| July 16 | SoSoHiFi | West African/Psych-Jam |
| July 23 | Ark Laci | Soul-pop |
| July 30 | Chris Bota Band | Jam Rock / RnB |
| August 6 | Jennifer Westwood & The Handsome Devils | Honky-tonk Country |
| August 13 | Sabbatical Bob | High Energy Funk |
| August 20 | Tent (aka Breathe Owl Breathe) | Adventurous Indie Folk |
| August 27 | Loren J. Clarke | Singer-songwriter |
| September 3 | Hip Hop Showcase | GR Rap |
| September 10 | Pajamas | Comfy Jam |
| September 17 | Cabildo | Latin Rock |
| September 24 | Aurora & Antheia | Improvisational Chamber Folk |
Food & Details
While the music is set, the food trucks are yet to be announced, so stay tuned for updates on which local vendors will be joining us each week.
Location: Rosa Parks Circle
Time: Thursdays, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM (Unless otherwise noted)