FISHERS – The Fishers Event Center is celebrating its first milestone year following its opening on November 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,” said Fishers Event Center General Manager Mitch List. “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 that has supported us.”
FISHERS EVENT CENTER’S FIRST YEAR – BY THE NUMBERS:
- Hosted 141 events, welcoming 527,313 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: Fishers Event Center staff donated individual items and helped collect, package, and deliver an impressive 837 items, including towels and wash cloths, blankets and sheets, bath mats, toys, harnesses, leashes, collars, treats and food, dog beds, and more.
- Kids Coats (provides gently-used winter coats to families in Hamilton County, Ind., at no charge): A total of 228 items collected, including adult and kids coats, scarves, hats, gloves, and pants.
- The Marigold Project: To honor the Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats sold-out show, the venue created a custom stamp featured on marigold seed packets, which were distributed at the concert in exchange for donations to The Marigold Project, a foundation established by Rateliff in 2017 supporting community and non-profit organizations working on issues of economic, racial, and social justice. In total $5,445 in donations were raised for The Marigold Project.
Celebrated with 2,055 high school graduates, serving as the graduation ceremony venue for Hamilton Southeastern High School, Fishers High School, and 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. Images of the works displayed at the venue are available here.
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: 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% of concession vessels are biodegradable and made from an Eco-Friendly material; the other 10% are made from recycled plastics. All napkins are made from recycled materials. Packaged soda products from Coca-Cola are made from recycled plastic.
- 98% of the disposables in catering and suites come from World Centric or VerTerra. These products are all sustainable and compostable. Ball Cup Company provides recyclable aluminum draft beer cups and mixed cocktail cups for 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.
TELL ME MORE ABOUT THE VENUE: Situated on a sprawling 53-acre plot expanding upon the popular 18-acre lifestyle development Fishers District, the Fishers Event Center hosts everything from concerts, entertainment acts, to basketball games while serving as a community-focused venue for local athletes to compete, graduation ceremonies, and more. The new arena features state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems, thoughtfully designed seating, cutting-edge technology, elevated food and beverage offerings, premier amenities, and a commitment to quality and innovation. Home to three professional sports teams (Indy Fuel Hockey Club of the ECHL, Indy Ignite of the Major League Volleyball, and Fishers Freight of the Indoor Football League), the Fishers Event Center also serves as the largest private event space in Hamilton County. Beyond its programming, the venue boasts extraordinary sightlines offering a great view from the front row to the back of the house. Designed with advanced technology and comfort in mind, the arena provides streamlined arrival, point-of-sale, and departure experiences so you can spend more time enjoying events and less time in lines. For a complete list of upcoming events and ticket information, visit FishersEventCenter.com.
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, December 3)
- Amy Grant, Cece Winans, and Michael W. Smith: Christmas Together Tour (Thursday, December 4)
- The Mudsock Rivalry Basketball Game – Fishers vs. Hamilton Southeastern (Friday, December 19)
- RAF04 presented by Real American Freestyle – Unscripted Wrestling (Saturday, December 20)
- Professional Championship Bull Riders (Saturday, January 10 & Sunday, January 11)
- An Evening with Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms: Presented by Hamilton Southeastern Education Foundation (Friday, February 20)
- Conan Gray: Wishbone World Tour with special guest Esha Tewari (Saturday, February 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 complete list of events.
BEFORE YOU GO: For a complete 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, here.
