The Simmons Bank Arena has witnessed the creation of the vibrant development of an entertainment destination along both sides of the Arkansas River that brings together the twin cities of Little Rock and North Little Rock. Situated in North Little Rockthe Arena first opened in October of 1999as Alltel Arena and immediately became the focal point for sports and entertainment in Central Arkansas. It features a seating capacity of 18,000 and meeting and conference space of 28,000 square feet.

Known now as Simmons Bank Arenathe facility is publicly owned by the Multi-Purpose Civic Center Facilities Board for Pulaski County. From its inceptionthe Arena was funded by a combination of localstateand private monies. It is considered the crown jewel in the development of Little Rock’s River Market and its expansion of Little Rock Convention Center. The Arkansas State Capitol presides over the districtwhich includes the Clinton Presidential Librarythe North Little Rock Main Street Restaurant Row and Art District.

In addition to providing a venue for sports and concertsthe Arena provides space for meetingsbanquetsconventionsand exhibitions. It has 29 luxury suites with both long terms leases and per event rentals. The Simmons Bank Arena offers full in-house catering with its outstanding chef and catering staff.

Michael Marion is the General Manager of the facility. With over 40 years experience in the entertainment industryhe has been highly successful in booking some of the most illustrious names in musicincluding Elton JohnThe Rolling StonesBruce Springsteenand a host of top-notch country singers such as Tim McGrawFaith HillGeorge Straitand many more.

Since its beginningSimmons Bank Arena has been highly successful in providing people of all ages and backgrounds with the best in entertainment and convention facilitiesmaking it the premier Arena of choice for now and the future.