Meet in Fort Wayne, Indiana - Midwest Music City

Fort Wayne’s growing reputation as a Midwest Music City is well-deserved! From our amazing music festivals to our burgeoning nightlife scene, music lovers relish the time they spend in our community. Home of Sweetwater Sound, the nation's largest online music retailer, Fort Wayne, Indiana resonates with music event planners. From venues like the Grand Wayne Convention Center's 225,000 square feet, to the new Pearl Street Arts Center boasting the "best AV in the country" in partnership with Sweetwater Sound, you'll find a space that delivers and leaves your attendees in awe.

Convenient Location

• Central Location: Located in the heartland of the United States, Fort Wayne is located within 500 miles of half of the U.S. population.
• Major Highway Access: Fort Wayne is easily accessible by I-69, I-80 as well as US highways 30 and 24 or state highways 27 and 3. Each major highway conveniently leads visitors directly into downtown.
• Large Cities Checkpoint: Fort Wayne's location offers a short trip to and from several Midwestern cities, plus many towns in-between. Larger cities like Indianapolis, Chicago, Detroit and Columbus are just a few hours drive away.
• Short Travel in Town: Once in Fort Wayne, visitors learn how quick it is to get from one location to the next. In fact, driving from one side of town to the other can take as little as 20 minutes.
• Airport Accessibility: Located 18 minutes away from downtown, the Fort Wayne International Airport offers daily non-stop and affordable flights to and from several major cities. Get from airport to hotel room in under 30 minutes.

Connected Downtown Convention Package

With three attached hotels and more than 60 restaurants in walking distance, the Grand Wayne Convention Center downtown offers attendees the ideal meeting destination. The Embassy Theatre, Allen County Public Library, Pearl Street Arts Center, and Philharmonic Center are all within a 4-block distance with the Civic Theatre and Auer Center just a couple blocks further - all offering additional performance and gathering spaces.

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