Welcome To The Corbin Arena
The Corbin Arena is a large multi-purpose event venue and arena in Corbin, Kentucky (Whitley County)
Established in March 2009, The Corbin Arena is a city-owned, 100,000-square-foot multipurpose facility designed to serve as a premier destination for live entertainment, touring productions, and community events. Since opening its doors, the Arena has played a key role in expanding entertainment opportunities in southeastern Kentucky while supporting the region’s cultural and economic growth.
Conveniently located just off I-75 at Exit 25—87 miles south of Lexington, KY, and 83 miles north of Knoxville, TN—The Corbin Arena provides promoters with access to a primary market of more than 500,000 people within a 50-mile radius. The surrounding community offers a strong visitor services infrastructure, including more than 800 hotel rooms, making Corbin an ideal stop for touring events.
The venue was built with flexibility in mind, offering both full-house and half-house configurations supported by a complete curtain system that allows the arena to be customized into multiple layouts. This adaptability enables The Corbin Arena to accommodate a wide range of events, from concerts and family shows to sporting events and televised productions.
Over the years, The Corbin Arena has welcomed an impressive lineup of nationally recognized artists and events, including Snoop Dogg, Kane Brown, Miranda Lambert, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Hank Williams Jr., ZZ Top, Blake Shelton, Motionless In White, WWE, Jeff Foxworthy, and many more. This diverse event history reflects the Arena’s commitment to providing a professional, promoter-friendly venue capable of delivering successful shows across multiple genres.
Located in the hometown of KFC and near Cumberland Falls—known as the “Niagara of the South”—The Corbin Arena continues to build on its reputation as a reliable, versatile, and strategically located venue for live entertainment in the region.
We're located at 500 Arena Drive. It’s owned and operated by the City of Corbin and serves as one of southeastern Kentucky’s primary large-event facilities.
What are we?
- A 100,000-square-foot arena used for a wide range of events.
- Seating capacity is up to about 7,000 people (with roughly 5,000 fixed seats plus additional floor seating).
- Offers a 30′×60′ meeting room and flexible space configurations with curtains for smaller or larger events.
What happens here?
The arena hosts many types of events including:
- Concerts and live music from national and regional artists.
- Sporting events such as wrestling, basketball and motorsports.
- Trade shows, expos, and conventions.
- Comedy shows, family entertainment, and special performances.
Location & Logistics
- We're conveniently located off Interstate 75 (Exit 25) between Lexington, KY and Knoxville, TN, making it accessible for regional audiences.
- The venue has ample parking and facilities for large crowds.
In short, The Corbin Arena is a versatile hub for entertainment, sports, and community events in the Corbin area and broader southeastern Kentucky.