Today, the Fishers Event Center, an ultra-modern, 7,500-seat entertainment venue, will officially open its doors for its first show featuring country band Turnpike Troubadours at 6 p.m. The Fishers Event Center is situated on a sprawling 53-acre plot expanding upon the popular 18-acre lifestyle development Fishers District, and will host everything from concerts, entertainment acts to basketball games while serving as a community-focused venue for local athletes to compete, graduation ceremonies and more.

In its final weeks, the building has been transformed from an active construction site into an extraordinary venue, with finishing touches bringing every space to life. Every detail of the event center has been carefully considered to create an exceptional guest experience. From the state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems to the thoughtfully designed seating arrangements, every element is crafted to ensure comfort and enhance the overall atmosphere. Behind the scenes, cutting-edge technology supports seamless operations, while front-facing features, such as elevated food and beverage options, reflect a commitment to quality and innovation. This attention to detail is evident in every corner of the building, delivering a venue that truly stands apart.

"We are thrilled to officially open the doors to this incredible venue and welcome our community to experience all it has to offer," said Fishers Event Center General Manager Mitch List. "Today marks the culmination of years of planning, hard work, and dedication from countless individuals. This is more than just a building, it's a space designed to bring people together, create unforgettable memories, and set a new standard for entertainment in our region."

"This is an important moment in Fishers history," said Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness. "The Fishers Event Center will be the epicenter of entertainment and experience in our community, where neighbors, visitors, and friends come together to make lifelong memories. And we look forward to showing the world what we already know: Fishers is the best place to live, work, and play."

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Before you go, the Fishers Event Center encourages all patrons to make a plan, be prepared, and arrive early to make the most of your experience. Designed with advanced technology and comfort in mind, the arena offers streamlined arrival, point of sale and departure experiences so you can spend more time enjoying events and less time in lines.
For more information, including details on the venue's hassle-free prepay parking, clear bag policy, local directions, suggested lodging and venue maps, visit the venue's Know Before You Go website here.

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WHAT ELSE TO EXPECT ON OPENING NIGHT
Patrons can look out for special photo opportunities throughout the plaza and concourses, with some featuring the opportunity to win a custom Turnpike Troubadours Opening Night poster. Available food & beverage locations will include:

• First Level Concourse:
  Geist Tavern
  District Market
  Fuel Zone Grab & Go
• Second Level Concourse:
  North Club Market
  Fuel Zone Grab & Go
  Kickin' Chicken

Keep an eye out for specialty Food and Beverage carts throughout the concourses!

WILL THE FISHERS EVENT CENTER HOST SPORTING EVENTS? YES! AND SO MUCH MORE
The new arena will serve as a home to three professional sports teams (Indy Fuel Hockey Club of the ECHL; Indy Ignite of the Professional Volleyball Federation; and Fishers Freight of the Indoor Football League), while offering a uniquely intimate setting for the community to experience private events in the largest private event space in Hamilton County, a wide variety of entertainment, graduations, and a 65,000-square-foot, 6,000-capacity open-air FORUM Credit Union Plaza at Fishers District. Beyond its programming, the Fishers Event Center boasts extraordinary sightlines offering a great view from the front row to the back of the house. Premier amenities and gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options will be available, with full details on the venue's food and beverage selections coming soon. Patrons will appreciate the cashless parking system and approximately 2,000 parking spaces adjacent to the venue.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
The Fishers Event Center will host a wide variety of community events and concerts spanning genres including theater, sports, comedy, family, country, rock and more. The venue's size allows it to accommodate legendary shows in an intimate setting, as well as newer artists on the brink of big success. Upcoming events include:

• Country band Turnpike Troubadours (Friday, Nov. 22)
• Viral violinist Lindsey Stirling (Friday, Nov. 29)
• Nitro Circus (Sunday, December 1)
• AEW professional wrestling (Wednesday, Dec. 4)
• Indy Fuel hockey opening weekend (December 6-7)
• Legendary country rock band Alabama (Monday, Dec. 9)
• The annual Mudsock Rivalry Basketball Game between the Fishers High School Tigers and the Hamilton Southeastern Royals (Friday, Dec. 20)
• Cirque du Soleil's acrobatic ice experience CRYSTAL (January 23-26, 2025)
• Comedian Tom Segura (Friday, February 28, 2025)
• The King of late night, Greg Gutfeld (Saturday, March 15, 2025)
• Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats (Tuesday, March 18, 2025)
• Superstar entertainer Blake Shelton (Saturday, March 29, 2025)
• Country star Megan Moroney (Thursday, April 24, 2025)
• Comedian Leanne Morgan (Saturday, July 26, 2025)
• Innovative storytelling leader Critical Role, celebrating its 10th anniversary (Saturday, August 2, 2025)
• …and much more to be announced soon.

LOCALLY ROOTED

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The experiences will be big, but the foundation of the new venue is locally rooted boasting a team with deep Indiana ties and a commitment to community engagement. A variety of Fishers Event Center team members are Indianapolis area natives, Fishers area residents or alumni of area universities. Volunteer initiatives among staff have included work alongside Fishers Parks to upgrade the community garden with painting and planting, participation at SPARK!Fishers, presence at multiple Fishers Farmers Markets as Fishers Event Center ambassadors, volunteering at the Geist Half Marathon, and more. Indianapolis-based design agency Section 127 designed the Fishers Event Center logo and visual identity, led by a group of Fishers residents.

SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES
A variety of sustainability initiatives are already in place, including a building design that results in a total energy cost savings of 27.2% as compared to energy code minimums, and energy conservation measures such as increased roof and wall insulation, high efficiency interior lighting and more. Cutting-edge reverse osmosis technology on the venue's ice floor helps enhance the water quality, creating a harder, faster surface with less snow build-up, and resulting in reduced maintenance and energy savings due to higher ice surface temperatures. The use of Zamboni's FastIce and Level-Ice technologies further enhances efficiency. Food and beverage vendor initiatives also include:

• 90% of concession vessels are biodegradable and made from an Eco-Friendly material; the other 10% are made from recycled plastics. All napkins will be made from recycled materials. Packaged soda products come from Coca Cola, and are made using recycled plastic materials.
• 98% of the disposables in catering and suites will either come from World Centric or VerTerra. These products are all sustainable and compostable. Ball Cup Company will be used to provide the recyclable aluminum draft beer cups and mixed cocktail cups to  be 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 which is making the custom cocktail cup and has several sustainability programs.
• Vendors including Indiana Soybean Alliance, Fischer Farms and Just Desserts Indianapolis also have a variety of their own sustainability initiatives.

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.

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