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Ruoff Music Center
Outdoor amphitheater
About
Ruoff Music Center is an outdoor concert amphitheater in Noblesville. It holds up to 24,000 people, and Hamilton County Tourism calls it the largest outdoor amphitheater in Indiana. Lawn seating is first come, first served.
Its 2026 lineup included Meghan Trainor, MGK, Dave Matthews Band and Phish, with shows from May through October. The venue also sells season tickets with premium seating.
History
It opened in 1989 as Deer Creek Music Center. After other names, including Klipsch Music Center, it became Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center in 2017, and that was shortened to Ruoff Music Center two years later. Pollstar ranked it the top-selling amphitheater in the world in 2018 and 2023. The venue's history includes Guns N' Roses in 1991, Prince in 1997 and Farm Aid in 2001.
When to go
The 2026 season is over, and the box office is closed until the first show of 2027. Shows listed so far for 2027 are Kings of Leon on May 15, Greta Van Fleet on July 17 and Matchbox Twenty on July 28. More may be added. Concerts go on rain or shine, though severe weather can delay or cancel a show.
Gates usually open 60 to 90 minutes before showtime, and parking lots open one hour before the gates. Check your event page for exact times.
Good to know
The venue says its events are all ages, and you need ID for any age-restricted show. A child 2 or under can sit on a parent's lap with no ticket. Tickets are mobile only, and there's no re-entry.
Bags must be clear plastic or vinyl totes up to 12 by 6 by 12 inches, or clutches up to 6 by 9 inches. Personal chairs, coolers, glass and cans aren't allowed. Blankets and tarps are fine on the lawn, and you can rent a lawn chair online or at a stand. The venue is cash free, and parking on arrival takes only cards or Apple or Google Pay.
Each vehicle needs a parking pass. Premier, VIP and reserved parking cost more. Tourism lists the West and VIP Club entrances as wheelchair accessible.
Price
- General parking, per vehicle, bought online before show day$20
- General parking, per vehicle, on arrival$25
Ticket prices vary by show, so check the show page. The venue's parking page says parking options start at $20.
Prices checked November 2026 on the website of Ruoff Music Center. They can change, so check before you go.
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