MOLINE, ILLINOIS (May 18, 2023) — In May 1993, Vibrant Arena at The MARK opened its doors to a long line of anxious concert-goers for two sold-out performances by Neil Diamond. Some of the biggest acts in the business have played the venue including Frank Sinatra, Billy Joel, Cher, Van Halen, The Eagles, Elton John, Pearl Jam, Taylor Swift, Dave Matthews, Metallica, Paul McCartney, and the list goes on.
In 2023, the arena is still hosting some of the biggest and most exciting events on tour. Coming off its most successful year ever, Vibrant Arena at The MARK hosted Santana, Chicago, Snoop Dogg, Frankie Valli, Slipknot, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Reo Speedwagon and Styx, Thomas Rhett, Luis Coronel, Carrie Underwood, Bert Kreischer, Judas Priest, Old Dominion, and more. Kenny Chesney made his eighth visit to the building, and Reba McEntire became the Queen of Moline when she made her ninth stop at the arena on March 18, 2023.
This summer proves to be no less exciting with Chris Stapleton, Cody Johnson, Matchbox 20, and Morgan Wallen all making plans to take the stage. Since opening our doors, Vibrant Arena has hosted 15,783,295 patrons through our doors. On average, the building hosts over 150 events a year and averages over 520,000 guests per year.
Vibrant Arena at The Mark is also still home to the SPHL Quad City Storm and the IFL/Quad City Steamwheelers, and proud to host several collegiate and high school graduations including several local high schools, St Ambrose University, Western Illinois University, Augustana College, Eastern Iowa Community Colleges, and Blackhawk College.
Vibrant Arena continues to be one of the top mid-size venues in the country. Recently, the building has undergone several updates including conference center, suite, and dressing-room renovations as well as a new marquee and will be installing a new ribbon board and upgrading concession stands in the coming year.
“I can’t tell you how proud I am of this building and our staff,” says Vibrant Arena Executive Director Scott Mullen. “Several of them have been here since day one, and they all are key elements to our success.”
The arena is overseen by the Illinois Quad City Civic Center Authority board of directors, currently chaired by Stacey Happ. Says Happ, “I can remember going to my first concert at The MARK, and now, thirty years later, taking my kids to their first concerts here. I have enjoyed seeing some of the top performing music acts at the arena as well as attending various sporting events and other events geared towards families. Having this arena here in the Quad Cities has been great for our community.”
Vibrant Arena at The MARK will be hosting a private reception on Friday, March 19, 5-7PM, in the building’s conference center for building sponsors, suiteholders, and stakeholders; followed by Mike Super Magic and Illusion 2.OH held in the arena at 7:30PM. Mike Super is open to the public and tickets are available at ticketmaster.com.
