Comedian Nate Bargatze put his name in the record books for Allen County War Memorial Coliseum when he performed two shows on Sunday, May 11, 2025.
Allen County War Memorial Coliseum news release:
Nate Bargatze Breaks Comedy Show Record
Fort Wayne, Indiana (May 14, 2025) – Comedian Nate Bargatze put his name in the record books for Allen County War Memorial Coliseum when he performed two shows on Sunday, May 11. Bargatze’s sold-out 7:00 p.m. performance made history for the venue.
The second performance of the day, following a 3:00 p.m. matinee show, now holds the record for most tickets sold for a single comedy show in Memorial Coliseum history, with 11,870 tickets.
“From the moment we booked this show, the excitement was palpable from our corner of the world. Bargatze fans showed up in a big way, not just breaking major records for the venue, but positively impacting the economy of our local restaurants, hotels, and more. When we’re able to share news of record-breaking shows with promoters and booking agents, it brings more opportunities to the Fort,” said Melanie Carney, Executive Vice President and General Manager.
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