Elton John March 16, 2017 | Elton John made a return appearance at the World Arena. With more than 9,000 tickets sold, the show became the arena's highest-grossing event in its history. John also played the World Arena in 2009. (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK, THE GAZETTE)
The World Arena opened with a show by comedian Bill Cosby on Jan. 17, 1998.
Elton John March 16, 2017 | Elton John made a return appearance at the World Arena. With more than 9,000 tickets sold, the show became the arena’s highest-grossing event in its history. John also played the World Arena in 2009. (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK, THE GAZETTE)The Eagles Sept. 22, 2002 | The Eagles played a three-hour show. World Arena general manager Dot Lischick calls it her favorite concert. “I remember just standing in the tunnel with their agent, singing along.” (Adam Welch)Cher Oct. 1, 2003 | Cher performed on her Farewell Tour with more than 7,000 in attendance. It wasn’t quite a farewell, however, as she returned in 2005. (Kevin Kreck)Professional Bull Riders Association May 2-4, 2014 | The Professional Bull Riders Association made its debut at The Broadmoor World Arena. The PBA would return for three consecutive years. (David Bitton)Bill Cosby Jan. 17, 1998 | The Colorado Springs World Arena – with 7,000 to 9,000 seats available depending on the event – opened with comedian Bill Cosby.Carrie Underwood with special guests, Easton Corbin and The Swon Brothers perform at the World Arena Tuesday March 29, 2016. Photo by Jeff Kearney. (Jeff Kearney)Sting Dec. 8, 2001 | Sting performed a medley of favorites and some new material during his show at the World Arena. (heather ainsworth)Linkin Park Feb. 2, 2004 | Chester Bennington of Linkin Park sings to a sold-out crowd at the World Arena. Bennington died in July 2017.Joan Jett and Def Leppard Jan. 16, 2000 | Joan Jett and Def Leppard performed at the World Arena. (Matt Sayles via AP)Aerosmith April 22, 1998 | Rock legend Steven Tyler of the rock band Aerosmith performs in a concert. ((AP Photo/Axel Seidemann))Reba McEntire Nov. 14, 2004 | Reba McEntire performed at the World Arena. (Kevin Kreck)Randy Travis Oct. 17, 2004 | Country star Randy Travis performed at the World Arena. (Kevin Kreck)Bob Dylan June 6, 1999 | Bob Dylan performed at the World Arena during the opening stop of a 30-city tour with fellow musician Paul Simon.Kenny Rogers Dec. 3, 2003 | Kenny Rogers performed during his “Christmas from the Heart” show at the World Arena (Kevin Kreck)Neil Young Feb. 29, 2004 | Legendary rocker Neil Young and Crazy Horse bassist Billy Talbot performed songs from the Greendale album and other classics at the World Arena. (Bryan Oller)Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard April 19, 2010 | Willie Nelson played with Merle Haggard, Ray Benson and Asleep at the Wheel at the World Arena. (Christian murdock)
