Nate Bargatze sets new Gainbridge Fieldhouse attendance record for Valentine’s Day shows
After selling out a Valentine’s Day performance, an added afternoon show also filled quickly, setting a new single-day comedy attendance mark at The Fieldhouse.
Comedian Nate Bargatze set the single-day ticket sales record for a comedy show at Gainbridge Fieldhouse over the weekend, hosting two sold-out performances as part of his 2026 Big Dumb Eyes World Tour.
After quickly selling out an evening show on Valentine’s Day, an afternoon performance was added — and it quickly sold out as well.
“Nate Bargatze continues to raise the bar, and we’re thrilled to see fans respond in such an overwhelming way,” said Pacers Sports & Entertainment EVP & Chief Venues Officer Andy Arnold.
“Anytime we see this level of enthusiasm, we know we’re in for another unforgettable live event experience. We’re honored that, by partnering with Nate and Outback Presents, Gainbridge Fieldhouse could reach a new venue milestone.”
Arnold presented Bargatze with a custom Pacers jersey featuring his last name and No. 26 — a nod to the year — along with a red Caitlin Clark Indiana Fever jersey.
Bargatze’s popularity has surged in recent years, particularly after his first Netflix special debuted in 2019, helping elevate him to arena headliner status. I could tell it was a hit based on the number of friends that attended, and many more that posted about it on social media.
The next major non-Pacers event at Gainbridge Fieldhouse is WWE Raw on Monday, March 2 at 7:30 p.m., followed by the Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament.