Behind the Curtain: Inside the First Year of the Fishers Event Center

In this episode of the Fishers podcast, Jack Russell and Mayor Scott Fadness sit down with Mitch List, General Manager of the Fishers Event Center, for a candid look at the first year of operations at Fishers' most exciting new venue. Mitch shares how he built his team from the ground up, what it took to plan and host over 140 events in the first year, and the lessons learned from launching a venue designed to serve a fast-growing, vibrant city.

From major concerts and stand-up comedy to Indy Fuel hockey games, arena football, and even bull riding, the Fishers Event Center is quickly becoming a destination for entertainment in Central Indiana. The conversation also highlights the intentional design behind the space, the value of community-first programming, and how the venue fits into the broader vision for economic development and quality of life in Fishers. Whether you're a business leader, local resident, or event enthusiast, this episode pulls back the curtain on how vision becomes reality.