NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark – From rock & roll to pop music, Simmons Bank Arena has hosted plenty of talent over the last quarter-century.
Over the years, many have come to the arena in North Little Rock to see some of the biggest names in entertainment. It first opened in October of 1999 and before becoming Simmons Bank Arena it was first known as Alltel Arena and then later the Verizon Arena.
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General manager Michael Marion said they’ve had more than 3,000 events including The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, Bruno Mars, Taylor Swift and many more.
“It’s a real thrill for us to be able to provide those kinds of artists so people don’t have to drive to Memphis, New Orleans or Dallas,” Marion said.
Marion said people love concerts and he also has his favorites.
“For me having Paul McCartney in the building was a big deal,” Marion said. “Harry Styles was a big one that took a while.”
Since opening, more than 10 million have been in attendance, featuring a variety of events like gymnastics, wrestling and even monster trucks.