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Acrisure Arena announced more amazing concerts and an exciting line up of family shows for the 2024 season. Tickets are on sale this Friday for PBR and Ramón Ayala. Stay tuned for on sale info for all other events.

The highly anticipated Acrisure Arena has finally announced dates for upcoming musical performances. The $300 Million Acrisure Arena will be the proud home of AHL’s Coachella Valley Firebirds (inaugural AHL season 2023-2024) and serve as a multi-purpose live entertainment venue built for AHL hockey, live music and events.

The Acrisure Arena will have concerts featuring The Doobie Brothers, following the wrap of the band’s 50th Anniversary Tour which has had Tom Johnston, Michael McDonald, Pat Simmons, and John McFee back on the road together for the first time in over 25 years.

Stand Together and Oak View Group Announce Exclusive Social Impact Partnership for New Venue and Team with Acrisure Arena and Coachella Valley Firebirds.

Regional Mexican Band and Latin Grammy-award winning septet, Grupo Firme, will be the first ever Latin show in the newly constructed venue playing on December 16. Grammy Award-winning multiplatinum powerhouse, Maroon 5, is bringing its 2022 World Tour to Acrisure Arena for a very special concert on New Year’s Eve, December 31. The Eagles – Don Henley, Joe Walsh, and Timothy B Schmit, with Vince Gill – will bring its Hotel California 2023 Tour to Acrisure Arena, as its Grand Opening Concert on January 18.

The seating capacity for concerts at Acrisure Arena is up to 11,007, and there are plans to hold 150 events annually. The arena is centrally located in the Coachella Valley off Interstate 10 and between the Cook and Washington St. exits.

Acrisure Arena features 10,000 square feet of acoustic lapidary panels for superior arena sound engineering and 20 executive suites that are cantilevered over the lower seating bowl. The East and West Loft Club at the arena serve as private, premium club spaces with local Palm Springs craft beer offerings.

At Acrisure Arena, the Executive Suites are the only place to catch all the action and create lifelong memories. No matter who you are hosting – clients, employees, friends or family – Executive Suites will provide an unforgettable experience. Get ready to enjoy sweeping views of the action, dedicated suite attendant, distinctive food and beverage amenities, club access, and VIP parking with dedicated Premium entrance.

This includes tickets to every Acrisure Arena event, including Coachella Valley Firebirds hockey games, concerts, family shows, sporting events and more. Executive Suites also include VIP parking passes to all Acrisure Arena events, exclusive entrance to Suites & Club level, access to Private Level and Premium Concourse Club, and dedicated in-suite ordering and service options.

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Newly Announced Events Join Arena’s Inaugural Lineup of Concerts with Eagles, The Doobie Brothers, Jimmy Buffett, Maroon 5, Grupo Firme

Acrisure Arena, the newest world-class venue in Southern California, today announced its latest slate of upcoming events to take place when the $300M+ venue opened in December 2022. Coming to Acrisure Arena in 2024, newly announced events include Sesame Street Live! Make Your Magic, the longest-running stage show for children, on January 11 and 12; the original extreme sport, Professional Bull Riding (PBR) brings the Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour on February 10 & 11; worldwide icons, iconic Harlem Globetrotters on February 24; Mexico’s “King of the Accordion,” Ramón Ayala on February 26; and one of the most legendary rock bands of all time, Journey on April 25 with tickets onsale Friday, October 21 for Journey.

The announcement comes following last week’s unveiling of Acrisure Arena’s inaugural lineup of artists set to open the highly anticipated arena, which include The Doobie Brothers on December 15, Grupo Firme on December 16, Maroon 5 on December 31, Eagles on January 18, and Jimmy Buffett, whose date is to be announced. Grupo Firme, Acrisure Arena’s first concert public ticket on-sale, sold out completely within its first two hours of going on sale.

“As a local resident of the desert, I’m very proud to see Acrisure Arena’s first ticket on-sale sell out within its first two hours,” said Irving Azoff, co-founder, Oak View Group. “That level of fan engagement speaks to the high demand from the local community to see major touring artists in the Coachella Valley.”

Tickets for Ramón Ayala and Professional Bull Riding go on sale on Friday, September 30, at 10am PT at www.ticketmaster.com.

Tickets for the other events announced today will go on sale at a later date and will be announced on AcrisureArena.com. Join the arena’s newsletter to receive presale information and show announcements. Additional opening week details and events will be shared in the coming weeks.

“Our goal is to present a diverse mix of events that appeal to everyone in the Coachella Valley,” said John Bolton, Acrisure Arena’s SVP & General manager. “From the iconic American rock band Journey to Norteno legend Ramón Ayala to the best in children’s programming and family entertainment events, we are aiming to find events for all age groups.  We are also excited to announce a long-term relationship with PBR- Professional Bull Riders to bring their epic events to Acrisure Arena every year – on their way to the PBR World Finals in Las Vegas.”

In addition to the new shows announced today in Indio, CA, the event featured mechanical bull rides, in celebration of PBR, and also showcased a live performance by students and educators from Academy of Musical Performance (AMP), a local “rock band” style education program focused on musical performance and concert production training.

Arriving at Acrisure Arena on January 11 and 12 is Sesame Street Live! Make Your Magic, the live touring show based on Sesame Street. For almost 40 years, Sesame Street Live! has thrilled audiences across the country with its famous cast, fabulous original music, and contagious movement. Families come face to face with lovable Sesame Street pals in an interactive spectacle that brings everyone to their feet—little and big, feathered, and furry. Sesame Street Live! mixes laughter with age-appropriate lessons such as “Make Your Magic,” which delivers awe-inspiring illusions with a side of self-discovery: Elmo learns that with perseverance and practice, nothing can stand between you and your dream. In the electrifying “Make Your Magic” Sesame characters get kids out of their seats to shout, sing, and boogie: just the thing to activate growing bodies and brains.

Experience the most exciting part of rodeo action up close with Professional Bull Riding. Heading to the arena for a two-day event February 10 & 11, come and see the toughest cowboys take on the biggest bulls in a challenge of strength and resilience. The Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour showcases the top rodeo athletes from all around the country as they compete for the winning ride. Bull riding is among the most recognized and exciting rodeo events where riders compete to maintain their balance on a bucking bull for a particular amount time – generally eight seconds. Viewed as probably the most dangerous of the rodeo sports, competing on the Bull Riding Tour calls for flexibility, balance, coordination, and a lot of courage.

Master accordionist, vocalist, and songwriter, Ramón Ayala comes to Acrisure Arena on February 26. With a career that spans over 40 years, conjunto superstar Ayala has defined norteño music with signature songs and definitive instrumental styling that have made him a superstar on both sides of the El Rio Grande. Ayala has recorded an astonishing 105 albums shattering sales records and becoming a legend of the beloved regional genres. A consummate showman and recipient of a Grammy for his renowned live shows, Ayala, continues to dazzle fans with his virtuosic accordion playing at his energetic performances.

On February 24, the iconic Harlem Globetrotters will bring their 2023 World Tour presented by Jersey Mike’s to Acrisure Arena! Your favorite Globetrotter stars are showing off their amazing basketball skill, outrageous athleticism and delivering a non-stop LOL good time. Join the Globetrotters as they go head-to-head against the Washington Generals who will stop at nothing to try and defeat the world’s winningest team!  In 2023, every fan is getting in on this action…that means YOU, so get ready! It’s GLOBETROTTER game time!

The diamond-selling Rock & Roll Hall of Famers, Journey, will bring very special guest TOTO to the stage at Acrisure Arena on April 25. Tickets will be onsale Friday, October 21, 10am. Known for its catalog of chart-topping, decade-spanning anthems, including “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “Any Way You Want It,” “Faithfully,” “Lights,” and more. One of rock music’s most influential icons, Journey features founder Neal Schon (lead guitarist), Jonathan Cain (keyboards, backing vocals), Arnel Pineda (lead vocals) Jason Derlatka (keyboards, backing vocals), Deen Castranovo (drums, backing vocals), and Todd Jensen (bassist).

Fans can also take advantage of Acrisure Arena’s Concert Access Membership program. While Premium Club seats may be sold out, Concert Access seating will guarantee Firebirds hockey Season ticket holders the ability to purchase seats in Acrisure Arena for all concerts and family shows, without worrying the show will be sold out. Flexible options allow fans to pay in full or remain on the monthly automatic payment plan (starting at 8 months) with 0% interest. Interested fans can reach our Premium Sales team at 760-835-8778 or learn more on AcrisureArena.com/Membership.

Acrisure Arena will be the first of its kind in the greater Palm Springs area. Annually, Acrisure Arena will attract over one million visitors bringing year-round entertainment to the region, hosting sports, music, and family events. Acrisure Arena’s partnership with Live Nation, the world’s largest event promoter, will serve as a world-class venue providing a rehearsal space for artists launching major tours, a new routing model that will service the music needs on the West Coast, and the next major destination for artist residencies. The arena will be more than 300,000 square feet and feature 11,000+ capacity, including modern suites and four premium hospitality clubs. Additionally, it will be the home of the Seattle Kraken’s American Hockey League (AHL) team, the Coachella Valley Firebirds, and include an adjoining Iceplex that will serve as a year-round community gathering space and the training center for the AHL team.

For more information about the construction of Acrisure Arena, visit www.AcrisureArena.com.

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