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Cure Insurance Arena Caps Off Event Season With Over 40,000 Visitors in June

CURE Insurance Arena proudly serves as the host of 14 high school graduations!

Published by New Jersey Stage

originally published: 07/08/2025

(TRENTON, NJ) -- The CURE Insurance Arena recently wrapped up an exciting and impactful June, proudly serving as the host for 14 high school graduations throughout the month of June. Welcoming 6,084 graduates, 34,449 loved ones for a total of 40,533 visitors, the arena transformed into a stage of celebration, achievement, and community pride.

From large school commencements to intimate ceremonies, the CURE Insurance Arena is honored to be part of such a pivotal chapter in the lives of local students every year. These events underscore the venue’s continued commitment to supporting our local community by providing a first-class, accessible space for moments that matter the most.

“We’re thankful to host so many friends and families from our surrounding communities and help celebrate this great achievement for all of the graduating seniors” said Fran Rodowicz, General Manager. “The emotions that resonate in the facility were incredible, and it’s a privilege to offer our venue as a backdrop to these unforgettable milestones.”

In addition to graduation season, CURE Insurance Arena remains a versatile venue for a wide range of programming. The venue welcomed back, Disney on Ice ‘Frozen & Encanto’, Hot Wheels Monster Trucks LIVE ‘Glow N Fire’, MAC Wrestling Championships, Jeff Dunham, East Coast Indoor Dirt Nationals, NJ Eats, the Harlem Globetrotters, 12+ cheer competitions and plenty more events, once again showcasing the versatile ability to accommodate high-energy, high-impact events that bring in visitors from across the east coast! Newly added events in 2024 such as Nitro Circus, BRONCO, Jiu-Jitsu World League, and the return of Jersey Jam, a college-level basketball showcase, have ignited fresh excitement into the calendar. With over 123,000 paid tickets in 2024, the Arena is on track for an even bigger 2025/2026 season to build momentum.

CURE Insurance Arena’s rise as a major destination in Mercer County has not gone unnoticed. In March 2025, the Arena earned a spot on Pollstar’s Top 10 Arenas (5,001–10,000 capacity) worldwide, coming in at #9, with 15,535+ paid tickets sold in February alone.




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As the CURE Insurance Arena turns the page on a milestone-filled first half of the year, its team remains focused on bringing diverse, high-quality events to Trenton where patrons won’t have to go far from home to make lasting memories. Patrons are encouraged to stay tuned in for future event announcements on the web at cureinsurancearena.com and on social media channels.

The CURE Insurance Arena is Mercer County’s 10,000-seat multipurpose arena located in Mercer County, NJ that holds over 100 events annually. Oak View Group provides Venue Management, Food Services & Hospitality, and Corporate Partnerships at the CURE Insurance Arena.

Oak View Group (OVG) is arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions. Founded by Tim Leiweke and Irving Azoff in 2015, OVG is the leading developerof major new venues either open or under development across four.




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EVENT PREVIEWS

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FEATURED EVENTS


George Street Playhouse presents "Good Witch Bad Witch"

Thursday, June 25, 2026 @ 3:00pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ


George Street Playhouse presents "Good Witch Bad Witch"

Thursday, June 25, 2026 @ 7:30pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ


Guest Attraction: Friends of Jockey Hollow present Rick Atkinson on the War for America, Morristown & Jockey Hollow, 1777 – 1780

Thursday, June 25, 2026 @ 7:00pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
100 South Street, Morristown, NJ


Eric Johanson

Thursday, June 25, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room
217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton, NJ


Mysterious Ways -The U2 Experience

Friday, June 26, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room
217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton, NJ



 

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