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Arts and entertainment reports record attendance and economic impact; Bloomington Bison season fuels arena use
Summary
Arts and Entertainment director Anthony Nelson and marketing manager Josh Mobaugh reported FY25 attendance of about 250,000 across the arena and performing arts center, a projected local economic impact of $23–$37 million, and significant revenue from Bloomington Bison games; staff flagged continued event growth and partnerships for FY26.
Bloomington’s Arts and Entertainment department reported strong fiscal year 2025 results on Monday: combined attendance surpassed 250,000, event days rose sharply, and staff estimated $23 million to $37 million in local economic impact from venue activity.
Anthony Nelson, Arts and Entertainment director, said increased bookings and higher‑demand attractions helped drive the gains. Nelson and Josh Mobaugh, marketing manager, presented venue metrics showing about 184,000 arena…
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