Ruoff Music Center Seating Chart
Ruoff Music Center is Live Nation's outdoor amphitheater at 12880 E 146th Street in Noblesville, Indiana, north of Indianapolis. It opened in 1989 as Deer Creek Music Center, went through three sponsor names, and has been Ruoff Music Center since December 2019. It holds up to 24,000 people, about 6,000 in the pavilion seats and 18,000 on the lawn, and the venue bills itself as the biggest amphitheater in the Midwest.
Quick answer
Ruoff Music Center holds up to 24,000 people, according to the venue: about 6,000 in the covered pavilion seats and 18,000 on the lawn. Wikipedia puts the total at 24,790, with 6,147 seats under the pavilion.
- It opened in 1989 as Deer Creek Music Center and has been Ruoff Music Center since 2019.
- Pavilion seats are in sections 101-105 and 201-207, plus 100 boxes and 6 suites.
- Parking costs $20 online in advance or $25 on arrival, and the lot has 11,500 spaces.
- For private events, the VIP Club seats 200 at a banquet and holds 600 standing.
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Sections at Ruoff Music Center
Ruoff Music Center has a standing pit, two rings of reserved pavilion sections, boxes and suites, a large lawn and six lounges. The section labels below come from the venue's Ticketmaster seat map, and the lounge names from the venue itself.
- Pit — standing room at the stage
- 100s — sections 101-105, rows A to P (section 103 runs to row S)
- 200s — sections 201-207, with the outer sections running to row Z
- Boxes and suites — 100 private boxes and 6 suites
- Lawn — first come, first served, with two accessible lawn areas
- Lounges — VIP Club, Premier Club, Green Room, AAA Tailgate Lounge, Lone Pine Lounge and the covered Overlook Lawn Deck
Best seats at Ruoff Music Center
Every show goes on rain or shine and the lawn is uncovered, so pick a pavilion seat if you want shelter. On Ticketmaster's seat map, section 103 sits in the middle of the 100s and section 204 in the middle of the 200s. The lawn has no assigned spots, so arrive early for a good one. If you want cover and a table on the lawn side, the Overlook Lawn Deck is a raised, roofed, four-tier platform sold as an upgrade.
Tips before you go
Parking now costs $20 a car bought online before show day or $25 on arrival, paid by card or phone only. Reasonable tailgating is allowed from when the lots open until the gates open, but charcoal grills are not. No lawn chairs of any kind may be brought in; rent one inside. Bags must be clear and no larger than 12 by 6 by 12 inches, or a 6 by 9 inch clutch, and each person may bring food in one clear 1-gallon bag. The venue is cash-free.
How to read the Ruoff Music Center seating chart
The pit is standing room at the stage. Behind it, sections 101 to 105 run from row A to row P, except section 103, which runs to row S. The 200s, 201 to 207, sit behind the 100s; the outer sections, 201 and 207, run from A to Z. Boxes are numbered 1 to 100 and suites 1 to 6.
The lawn has no seat numbers. Its two accessible areas are at the front of the lawn by the pathways between the D and E columns and between the G and H columns, though the venue suggests a reserved seat in the bowl for anyone who needs accessible seating.
The west entrance and the VIP Club entrance are fully accessible, and the venue is certified sensory inclusive by KultureCity. Sign language interpreters can be requested at least two weeks before the show.
Building a seating chart for an event at Ruoff Music Center
Live Nation rents out parts of the venue for private events. The VIP Club holds 600 standing or 200 at a banquet, the Premier Club 200, the pavilion 200 standing or 80 at a banquet, the Green Room 60, and the decks and lounges 35 to 50 each. For an 80-guest banquet, map the tables in the maker first and hand the printed chart to the venue team.
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Open the seating chart generatorFrequently asked questions
- How many people does Ruoff Music Center hold?
- Ruoff Music Center holds up to 24,000 people, according to the venue: about 6,000 in the covered pavilion seats and 18,000 on the lawn. Wikipedia puts the total at 24,790, with 6,147 seats under the pavilion.
- What are the best seats at Ruoff Music Center?
- Every show goes on rain or shine and the lawn is uncovered, so pick a pavilion seat if you want shelter. On Ticketmaster's seat map, section 103 sits in the middle of the 100s and section 204 in the middle of the 200s. The lawn has no assigned spots, so arrive early for a good one. If you want cover and a table on the lawn side, the Overlook Lawn Deck is a raised, roofed, four-tier platform sold as an upgrade.
- What sections does Ruoff Music Center have?
- Main sections include: Pit — standing room at the stage; 100s — sections 101-105, rows A to P (section 103 runs to row S); 200s — sections 201-207, with the outer sections running to row Z. Full breakdown in the sections list above.
- Where is Ruoff Music Center located?
- Ruoff Music Center is at 12880 E 146th Street, Noblesville, IN 46060. The lot has 11,500 spaces, and lots usually open an hour before the gates. Rideshare drivers use Gate 2A, just north of Boden Road and 146th Street. Overnight parking is not allowed, but the venue sells on-site camping for some shows.
- How do I plan a private event at Ruoff Music Center?
- Contact Live Nation's events team through the private-events page on the venue's website about the VIP Club, the Premier Club or a deck. With a space booked, build the seating plan in our free chart maker.