Market Square Arena
Former Location –
Market Square Arena was an indoor arena in Indianapolis. Completed in 1974, it seated 16,530 for basketball and 15,993 for ice hockey. Opened in 1974, MSA featured a unique design with parking beneath, and was the site of significant cultural moments, including Elvis Presley’s final concert in 1977.
Elvis Presley’s last concert was held here on June 26, 1977, just seven weeks before his death on August 16, 1977, with his final song being “Can’t Help Falling in Love”. The sold-out show featured hits like “Jailhouse Rock” and “Hound Dog,” with footage later used in the posthumous TV special Elvis in Concert.
Notable Concerts Held At Market Square Arena Include:
October 17, 1999 – Lynyrd Skynyrd
October 6, 1999 – Limp Bizkit
July 14,1999 – Bad Company
December 13, 1998 – KISS
February 14, 1990 – Paul McCartney
March 5, 1981 – Bruce Springsteen
May 16, 1980 – Fleetwood Mac
April 5, 1980 – Prince
June 17, 1979 – Cheap Trick
May 26, 1979 – The Allman Brothers Band
April 29, 1979 – Van Halen
January 5, 1978 – Rush
July 4, 1977 – Aerosmith
February 17,1977 – ZZ Top
April 11, 1975 – Earth, Wind & Fire
August 27, 1975 – Eric Clapton
October 27,1975 – The Beach Boys
Market Square Arena
300 East Market ST
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
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