Nate Bargatze breaks Gainbridge Fieldhouse record

Comedian's 'Big Dumb Eyes Tour' continues to set attendance marks across the country.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Comedian Nate Bargatze has broken the record for most tickets sold by a comedian in a single day at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Bargatze added an extra show due to overwhelming demand from Hoosier fans, with both performances last Saturday packing the arena.

Why it matters

Bargatze's rising popularity and ability to sell out major venues demonstrates the continued strong demand for live comedy in the post-pandemic era. His record-breaking performance at Gainbridge Fieldhouse highlights Indianapolis as a key market for top comedic talent.

The details

Bargatze's 'Big Dumb Eyes Tour' has been breaking venue attendance and ticket sales records across the country, with Pollstar listing him as the current top-earning comedian in the world. The comedian recently set a record as Amazon's most-streamed original comedy special in its first 28 days with his special 'Hello World'.

  • Bargatze's two shows at Gainbridge Fieldhouse took place last Saturday.

The players

Nate Bargatze

A comedian known as the 'Nicest Man in Stand-Up' who has found major success with his 'Big Dumb Eyes Tour' and acclaimed comedy specials on Netflix and Amazon.

Gainbridge Fieldhouse

A major indoor arena in Indianapolis that hosts a variety of events, including concerts and sporting events.

Pacers Sports & Entertainment

The company that owns and operates Gainbridge Fieldhouse, home of the Indiana Pacers NBA team.

Andy Arnold

The Executive Vice President and Chief Venues Officer at Pacers Sports & Entertainment.

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What they’re saying

“Nate Bargatze continues to raise the bar, and we're thrilled to see fans respond in such an overwhelming way. Anytime we see this level of enthusiasm, we know we're in for another unforgettable live event experience.”

— Andy Arnold, EVP & Chief Venues Officer, Pacers Sports & Entertainment (fox59.com)

What’s next

Bargatze is currently developing a theme park in Nashville, which is expected to open in 2028.

The takeaway

Nate Bargatze's record-breaking performance at Gainbridge Fieldhouse underscores the enduring popularity of live comedy in the Midwest, as well as the comedian's ability to connect with audiences through his signature 'nicest man' persona and family-friendly brand of humor.