Grand Rapids, MI venue guide
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Bag policy
The Intersection uses a clear-bag policy: clear bags up to 12 by 6 by 12 inches and small clutches or wallets up to 4.5 by 6.5 inches are allowed, all subject to search. Guests may be screened with wand metal detection and/or pat-downs. Prohibited items include professional photo/video gear with detachable lenses, outside food or drink, selfie sticks, camelbacks, weapons, chairs, blankets, laser pointers, and other items listed on the Info page.
Entrances
The venue is at 133 Cesar E. Chavez Avenue SW in downtown Grand Rapids and houses multiple rooms including the Showroom, Elevation, The Stache, The Mint, and outdoor Rock the Lot. Door times and age restrictions are posted per show; 17+ shows require ID at entry. There is no re-entry except for the designated smoking section. The box office is open Monday through Friday midday hours and also during shows.
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The Intersection uses a clear-bag policy: clear bags up to 12 by 6 by 12 inches and small clutches or wallets up to 4.5 by 6.5 inches are allowed, all subject to search. Guests may be screened with wand metal detection and/or pat-downs. Prohibited items include professional photo/video gear with detachable lenses, outside food or drink, selfie sticks, camelbacks, weapons, chairs, blankets, laser pointers, and other items listed on the Info page.
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Verified Oct 3, 2026The Intersection Info
Verified Oct 3, 2026The Intersection Info
The venues are ADA compliant. Guests needing ADA assistance should email seating@sectionlive.com before day of show. Reserved seating in Elevation and the Showroom is available for select shows by advance request to the same address.
Verified Oct 3, 2026The Intersection Info
Policies can change by event. Venue signs, staff, and official event notices are the source of truth at the door.
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133 Cesar E. Chavez Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503
The Rapid serves downtown Grand Rapids; set the destination to 133 Cesar E. Chavez Ave SW (Rapid Central Station is roughly a 0.4-mile walk from the downtown core venues). The free Downtown Area Shuttle (DASH) runs about every eight minutes and stops near DeVos Place, within walking distance of The Intersection. City venue-access guidance also notes Park & Ride connections into downtown.
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Parking
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Outside food and drink of any kind are prohibited. The venue is a licensed Downtown Refreshment Area business; alcohol service requires guests to be 21 or older with valid ID. A detailed concessions menu is not published on the Info page.
Verified Oct 3, 2026The Intersection Info
Official Info pages do not publish a restroom map for the multi-room complex. Guests should ask staff for the nearest facilities in the room hosting their show.
Verified Oct 3, 2026The Intersection Info
Official Info pages do not publish a standing merchandise policy. Artist merchandise is typically offered at event-specific stands when a tour provides it.
Verified Oct 3, 2026The Intersection Info
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