FISHERS, Ind. -- A new multi-purpose venue that officials say is the largest mid-size event center in the Indianapolis region is expected to open in Fishers later this year with live music from red dirt country legends Turnpike Troubadours, as well as live comedy and wrestling.
According to a news release, the Fishers Event Center announced the first wave of events at the venue when it opens in November. The venue, located in the Fishers district, is expected to seat 7,500 people on a 53-acre plot.
The venue is expected to host concerts, entertainment acts and sports events, while also being a local community venue for local athletics and graduation ceremonies. The Fishers Event Center will also be the home of the Indy Fuel Hockey Club of the East Coast Hockey League, the Indy Ignite of the Professional Volleyball Federation and the Fishers Freight of the Indoor Football League.
“We are thrilled to be bringing this to life,” Fishers Event Center General Manager Mitch List said in the release. “We are joining the ranks of the amazing entertainment options in this market with something different to offer, having a unique opportunity to bring in great shows that are selling out arenas elsewhere in the country. We look forward to seeing the Fishers Event Center become a catalyst for so much growth as it fills a void for this community. We’re just getting started, and there’s a lot to come with much more to be announced in the coming weeks and months ahead.”
Some of the events that the venue announced are coming to the Fishers Event Center in late November and early December include:
- Turnpike Troubadours with Trampled by Turtles and Tyler Halverson on Nov. 22
- Formed in eastern Oklahoma in 2005, the Turnpike Troubadours have become one of the go-to red dirt country acts. Featuring frontman Evan Felker, the band's 2015 and 2017 albums ranked in the top five of the U.S. country, folk, rock and indie charts. The band announced an indefinite hiatus in 2019 but returned to the road in 2022 with a number of sold out shows and appearances at Bonnaroo and at Red Rocks. Tickets for this show go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday.
- Leanne Morgan on Nov. 30
- Leanne Morgan will bring her national headlining tour "Just Getting Started!" to the Fishers Event Center, coming after her critically acclaimed Netflix special "I'm Every Woman." Morgan has sold out more than 100 theater and arena shows in the United States. Tickets for this show go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday.
- AEW on Dec. 4
- Two of All Elite Wrestling's professional wrestling shows, "AEW: Dynamite" and "AEW: Rampage" will be featured at the Fishers Event Center in early December. The shows will include headliners like Chris Jericho, Kenny Omega, Adam Copeland and many more. Tickets for this show will go on sale soon.
According to the release, the venue will have a cashless parking system and around 2,000 parking spaces adjacent to the venue. The Fishers Event Center also has premier amenities, as well as gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options available.
“We’ve been working hard behind the scenes to build an unmatched venue that brings top-level talent to one of the most dynamic parts of our community,” said Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness. “These opening events at the Fishers Event Center will mark an incredible milestone for our city and there’s even more to come.”
Officials said that more events will be announced soon. For more information, visit the venue's website.