What's Allowed Inside the Ruoff Music Center?

By Ruoff Music Center on April, 7 2022
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Ruoff Music Center

Ruoff Music Center, owned by Live Nation, is located on 228 acres of land in Noblesville, Indiana, just outside of Indianapolis. For nearly 30 years, the venue has hosted a wide variety of famous artists ranging from Frank Sinatra, Coldplay, Journey, Luke Bryan, Kings of Leon, Metallica, and countless others since it opened in 1989. Ruoff Music Center celebrates local flavors with rotating food trucks and craft beers. The venue has consistently ranked among the top five amphitheaters worldwide in attendance and is known for its picturesque outdoor setting and reputation for providing the best in live entertainment.

Keep the party going on the Lawn!

Before you enter the gates, make sure your concert gear is permitted or you’ll run the risk of taking things back to your car (or tossing them in the trash bin). Some items can be checked into lockers during the show for a fee, but planning ahead is always the best (and cheapest) option. Note: permitted items are subject to change per show.

 

Here's what's allowed inside:

- All bags must be CLEAR plastic, vinyl, or PVC, and no larger than 12” x 6” x 12”.

- Blankets and Tarps

- Lawn Chairs no more than 9” off the ground, non-camping style. Think beach chair vibes.

- Bug Spray and Sunscreen but non-aerosol only. This is a strict one. No aerosol cans, period.

- Food Items are allowed inside but they must be in a 1-gallon clear bag, one bag per person.

- Water is allowed, up to a 1-liter factory-sealed bottle per person.

- Clear, empty Nalgene bottles.

- Umbrellas that are 36” or shorter.

- Cameras are allowed, but no professional-level gear.

- Binoculars

- Smoking is not permitted in the reserved seating areas. While smoking is permitted in the lawn seating area, we ask that everyone is courteous to those seated nearby. Smoking is also permitted in the plazas.

 

These items are never permitted through the ticket gates:

- Alcohol. No tricks, we promise we've seen it all.

- Selfie-sticks

- iPads/Tablets

- GoPro Cameras

- Knives

- Chains

- Coolers

- Spike Jewelry

- Signage larger than 8.5” x 11”

- Bags that aren’t clear.

 

Check out our full list of what to expect at a Ruoff Music Center concert, and keep an eye on this season's event schedule to plan your must-see list for this summer!