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PALM SPRINGS, CA) – Acrisure Arena, the newest world-class venue in Southern California, announced its latest slate of upcoming events when the $300M+ venue opens in December 2022. Coming to Acrisure Arena in 2023, newly announced events include Sesame Street Live! Make Your Magic, the longest-running stage show for children, on January 11 and 12. In addition, the original extreme sport, Professional Bull Riding (PBR), brings the Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour on February 10 & 11. worldwide icons, iconic Harlem Globetrotters on February 24; Mexico’s “King of the Accordion,” Ramón Ayala, on February 26; and one of the most legendary rock bands of all time, Journey, on April 25. Tickets go on sale for Journey Friday, October 21. 

The announcement comes following last week’s unveiling of Acrisure Arena's inaugural lineup of artists set to open the highly anticipated arena, which includes. The Doobie Brothers on December 15, Grupo Firme on December 16, Maroon 5 on December 31, Eagles on January 18, and Jimmy Buffett, whose date is to be announced. Grupo Firme, Acrisure Arena's first concert public ticket on sale, sold out entirely within its first two hours of going on sale.

Tickets for Ramón Ayala and Professional Bull Riding go on sale on Friday, September 30, at 10 am PT at www.ticketmaster.com.

Arriving at Acrisure Arena on January 11 and 12 is Sesame Street Live! Make Your Magic, the live touring show based on Sesame Street. For almost 40 years, Sesame Street Live! has thrilled audiences across the country with its famous cast, fabulous original music, and contagious movement. Families meet with lovable Sesame Street pals in an interactive spectacle that brings everyone to their feet—little and big, feathered and furry. Sesame Street Live! Mixes laughter with age-appropriate lessons such as "Make Your Magic," which delivers awe-inspiring illusions with a side of self-discovery: Elmo learns that with perseverance and practice, nothing can stand between you and your dream. In the electrifying "Make Your Magic," Sesame characters get kids out of their seats to shout, sing, and boogie: just the thing to activate growing bodies and brains.

Experience the most exciting part of rodeo action up close with Professional Bull Riding. Heading to the arena for a two-day event on February 10 & 11, come and see the toughest cowboys take on the biggest bulls in a challenge of strength and resilience. The Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour showcases the top rodeo athletes from around the country competing for the winning ride. Bull riding is among the most notable and exciting rodeo events where riders compete to maintain their balance on a bucking bull for a particular amount of time – generally eight seconds. Viewed as probably the most dangerous of the rodeo sports, competing on the Bull Tour calls for flexibility, balance, coordination, and courage.

Master accordionist, vocalist, and songwriter Ramón Ayala will come to Acrisure Arena on February 26. With a career of over 40 years, conjunto superstar Ayala has defined norteño music with signature songs and traditional instrumental styling that have made him a superstar on both sides of the El Rio Grande. Ayala has recorded an astonishing 105 albums shattering sales records and becoming a legend of the beloved regional genres. A consummate showman and recipient of a Grammy for his renowned live shows, Ayala continues to dazzle fans with his virtuosic accordion playing at his energetic performances.

On February 24, the iconic Harlem Globetrotters will bring their 2023 World Tour presented by Jersey Mike's to Acrisure Arena! Your favorite Globetrotter stars are showing off their fantastic basketball skill and outrageous athleticism and delivering a non-stop LOL good time. Join the Globetrotters as they go head-to-head against the Washington Generals. The latter will stop at nothing to try and defeat the world's winningest team! In 2023, every fan is getting in on this action…that means YOU, so get ready! It's GLOBETROTTER game time!

The diamond-selling Rock & Roll Hall of Famers, Journey, will bring special guest TOTO to the stage at Acrisure Arena on April 25. Tickets will be on sale Friday, October 21, at 10 am. Known for its catalog of chart-topping, decade-spanning anthems, including "Don't Stop Believin’,” “Any Way You Want It,” “Faithfully,” “Lights,” and more. One of rock music’s most influential icons, Journey features founder Neal Schon (lead guitarist), Jonathan Cain (keyboards, backing vocals), Arnel Pineda (lead vocals), Jason Derlatka (keyboards, backing vocals), Deen Castronovo (drums, backing vocals), and Todd Jensen (bassist).

The arena will be more than 300,000 square feet and feature 11,000+ capacities, including modern suites and four premium hospitality clubs. Additionally, it will be the home of the Seattle Kraken's American Hockey League (AHL) team. The Coachella Valley Firebirds include an adjoining Iceplex that will serve as a year-round community gathering space and the training center for the AHL team.

For more information about the construction of Acrisure Arena, visit www.AcrisureArena.com.