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The Fishers Event Center is celebrating a milestone first year following its opening on Nov. 22, 2024.
In a whirlwind inaugural year, the ultra-modern, 7,500-seat venue established itself as a key player in the region’s entertainment landscape hosting big name shows and sporting events (Alabama, Cirque du Soleil, comedians Jeff Foxworthy and Leanne Morgan, country stars Megan Moroney and Blake Shelton, Nathaniel Rateliff, John Legend’s 20th Anniversary tour, various Indy Fuel (ECHL), Indy Ignite (Major League Volleyball) and Fishers Freight (Indoor Football League) match-ups and more), while also serving as a community hub for graduations, elevated private events, donation sites, local artists and more.
“Community is at the heart of what we do and why we’re here,” Fishers Event Center General Manager Mitch List said. “Beyond the wide variety of events we host, we are continually focused on uplifting and supporting our community, and over the last year this has included celebrating local artists and musicians by providing a space for them to showcase their work, supporting and partnering with local nonprofits, and partnering with local farmers and businesses to bring the freshest, locally sourced culinary ingredients to every event. These are just a few of the ways we support the community who has supported us.”
The First Year, by the numbers
- Hosted 141 events, welcoming 527,313 of patrons
- Serving as a donation site, helping to compile more than 1,000 donated items and raising over $5,000 for organizations including Indy Humane, Kids Coats, and The Marigold Project
- Celebrated with 2,055 high school graduates, serving as the graduation ceremony venue for Hamilton Southeastern High School, Fishers High School, Cathedral High School.
- Supported local artists and musicians in a variety of ways, including:
- Hosting the Summer Elevation Series, a rooftop recording session featuring eight Indiana bands. The series was featured across the venue’s channels, exposing the participating bands to more than 200,000 listeners.
- Commissioning 12 creators to produce 80 pieces of unique art ranging from murals to one-of-a-kind artist gifts, many showcased throughout the venue inspired by various aspects and characteristics of the venue itself.
- Partnerships including:
- 14 nonprofit organizations to staff concessions, keeping resources community-based. These organizations included PEAKE, Central Indiana Kids, Children With A Purpose, Helping Hands for Kids, Speed Athletics Booster Club, For the Kids, Inc., En-Familie, Alite Kids, Nostalgia Dance Center, Patricia Pearls, Hamilton Southeastern Royal Guardians, Troop 1709 dba Scouting Friends, Indiana Guide Right Foundation, and With Ones Family.
- 25 local farmers and businesses, with a focus on bringing the freshest, locally sourced culinary ingredients to every event.
- Unveiled multiple inclusivity initiatives, including:
- Becoming a KultureCity certified sensory inclusive venue.
- A Universal Changing Table to accommodate individuals of all ages, sizes and levels of mobility.
- A Sensory Room Presented by DAMAR® open to fans, guests, and customers with sensory sensitivities.
- A Mother’s Room Presented by IKEA®
- Various other ADA accommodations including accessible parking and drop-off locations, wheelchair assistance, assistive listening and more. For more information, visit Fishers Event Center Accessibility Guide.
- Served up:
- 5,687 feet of smashburgers – four empire state buildings stacked
- 10,001 pounds of popcorn – the weight of an entire school bus
- 10,601 feet of hot dogs – the length of 29 football fields
- 23,470 gallons of beer – enough to fill a backyard swimming pool
- Continued its commitment to sustainability initiatives including energy conservation measures, biodegradable and recycled materials and more:
- 19,000 pounds of soybean oil, directly impacting local Indiana farmers
- 90 percent of concession vessels are biodegradable and made from an Eco-Friendly material; the other 10 percent are made from recycled plastics. All napkins are made from recycled materials. Packaged soda products come from Coca Cola, and are made using recycled plastic materials.
- 98 percent of the disposables in catering and suites come from World Centric or VerTerra. These products are all sustainable and compostable. Ball Cup Company is used to provide the recyclable aluminum draft beer cups and mixed cocktail cups used at all bars. The venue is also partnering with Tossware, which incorporates recycled plastic into all of its products, to produce the batch cocktail carafes and cups, as well as Churchill Container for the custom cocktail cup and has several sustainability programs.
Mark your calendars
The Fishers Event Center hosts a wide variety of community events and concerts spanning genres including theater, sports, comedy, family, country, rock and more in an intimate setting. Upcoming events include:
- AEW Presents Dynamite (Wednesday, Dec. 3)
- Amy Grant, Cece Winans and Michael W. Smith: Christmas Together Tour (Thursday, Dec. 4)
- The Mudsock Rivalry Basketball Game – Fishers vs. Hamilton Southeastern (Friday, Dec. 19)
- RAF04 presented by Real American Freestyle – Unscripted Wrestling (Saturday, Dec. 20)
- Professional Championship Bull Riders (Saturday, January 10 & Sunday, Jan. 11)
- An Evening with Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms: Presented by Hamilton Southeastern Education Foundation (Friday, Feb. 20)
- Conan Gray: Wishbone World Tour with special guest Esha Tewari (Saturday, Feb. 21)
- Heart: Royal Flush Tour with special guest Lucinda Williams (Sunday, March 15)
- THIRD DAY 30th Anniversary Tour with very special guest Zach Williams (Thursday, April 30)
… and much more! Visit FishersEventCenter.com for a full list of events.
Before you go
For a full list of upcoming events and ticket information, visit FishersEventCenter.com. Fans can sign up for the venue newsletter to stay informed of event announcements and presale options.
Review the Know Before You Go information, including details on the venue’s hassle-free free flow pre-pay parking, clear bag policy, cashless policy, local directions, suggested lodging and venue maps.