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The Old National Events Plaza
Location Evansville, Indiana
Owner City of Evansville
Capacity 2,500 (auditorium)
4,000 (convention center)

The Old National Events Plaza is a huge building in Evansville, Indiana. It's a place where many different events happen. This includes big meetings called conventions, concerts, and other special shows.

The building has a large auditorium that can hold 2,500 people. It also has a big exhibit hall, a ballroom, and many smaller meeting rooms. In total, it's about 280,000 square feet!

What Happens at the Plaza?

The Old National Events Plaza is perfect for many types of gatherings. It hosts small and medium-sized conventions. These events can have anywhere from 20 to 4,000 people attending.

The auditorium is a popular spot for concerts. Many different bands and performers come here. You can also see special events and shows in this space.

A Look Back: Its History

This building wasn't always called the Old National Events Plaza. It used to be known as The Centre. Before that, it was called the Vanderburgh Auditorium.

In the mid-1990s, the building got a big makeover. It was expanded and updated to become the modern facility it is today. After this big renovation, it was renamed The Centre.

Working Together

The Old National Events Plaza works closely with other event venues in Evansville. It is managed together with the Ford Center. It also partners with the Mesker Amphitheatre and the Victory Theatre. This helps bring many great events to the city.

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