SOLD OUT
Sam Barber
June 7, 2025

with special guest barrett

Gates: 7 p.m. | Show: 8 p.m.
Ages: All ages

Tickets – SOLD OUT

NPD AMP Premium upgrade: $110 all in (includes dedicating viewing area near stage, access to shaded tent area, expedited entry, exclusive VIP bar, dedicated VIP restrooms)

$25 lawn GA ($30 day of show)
$35 pit GA (standing only, $40 day of show)
$80 lawn GA 4-pack ($20 per ticket)

ABOUT SAM BARBER

Now that Sam Barber has your attention, he’s looking forward to holding onto it a while. “I love making anything that can affect someone emotionally,” Barber says.

The 21-year old singer-songwriter from Southeast Missouri has already seen his career begin on a meteoric rise, and his upcoming debut album, Restless Mind, is set to send him into orbit when it drops on November 1. The accompanying Restless Mind Tour in fall 2024, which features Barber’s Ryman Auditorium debut and a showcase slot at the GoldenSky Festival, will introduce tens of thousands of new fans to Barber’s energetic and emotional live show as well.

Recorded in Nashville and in Barber’s bedroom during breaks in his hectic 2024 touring schedule, Restless Mind will feature music that dates to the first songs Barber ever wrote. “It sums up my whole music career, and everything I’ve done,” he says of the record. The album ranges from stripped-down acoustic to fill-the-room melodies, so he tapped multiple producers, including Eddie Spear (Zach Bryan’s American Heartbreak as well as Barber’s 2023 EP, Million Eyes) to create the album, as Barber wanted to bring multiple perspectives to his sound.

Barber announced the album with the single “Thought of You” in October 2024. The stripped-down, acoustic-first track places Barber’s showstopping vocals front-and-center for diehard fans and casual listeners alike. It was written with Amy Allen (Sabrina Carpenter “Espresso,” “Please Please Please” and “Feather,” Tate McRae “Greedy,” Harry Styles “Adore You” and more).

Restless Mind also includes the song “Better Year,” which Barber released in August 2024 along with a B-side cover of Tyler Childers’ “Jersey Giant.”

“It’s kind of about my life,” Barber says, “leaving home and struggling at the start, like anybody does. And I’m just hoping that next year’s a better year, that it’s all going to be worth it.”
But it is the album’s title track that Barber holds dearest to his heart and believes fans will feel the same way about.

“‘Restless Mind’ is a song that’s on the album. It’s my personal favorite song. It means the most to me. It’s a very raw song, and I just love the absolute world out of it,” Barber says. “As soon as I found it, I knew that I wanted it to be the album title.”

Barber grew up in a town of 200 people, on a 400-acre farm, surrounded by a supportive family and with his grandparents in the next house over from his parents. His youth was spent playing baseball, football, basketball, or hunting and fishing. He recalls a ton of Steel Drivers and early Chris Stapleton being played around the house. Eventually, an old Gibson guitar in his parents’ home struck Barber’s fancy.

“My great grandpa used to play guitar, and my parents kept his guitar in the house like a showpiece,” Barber says. “One day when they weren’t home, I just thought, ‘It would be fun to play guitar.’ So, I just picked it up with no clue how to play it, started strumming, trying my hardest at it.”

Not long after, his mother caught him singing in the living room, and she told him it wasn’t half bad. Barber took that as a compliment and decided to give music a go. While enrolled in a technical college, a friend suggested he post some music to TikTok. Barber caught on: “After like a month, one video just took off. Playing for a living was never even a possible thing in my mind, I was just doing it for fun.”

He began releasing original music in 2022, including “Straight and Narrow,” a bedroom recording of a song he’d written when he was just 16. A powerful acoustic track about overcoming life’s countless hurdles, “Straight and Narrow” proved an RIAA PLATINUM-certified sensation, reaching #1 on viral charts worldwide while landing on such multi-format Billboard charts as “Hot Rock Songs,” “Hot Rock & Alternative Songs,” and “Hot Country Songs.”

“It’s done everything for my career. It’s the whole reason that I’m here,” Barber says of the song.

In the three years since, a lot has happened. He just missed the cut for the 20th season of American Idol in early 2022. He made his live debut in June 2023 at The Basement in Nashville — which sold out. Three months later, he made his Grand Ole Opry Debut. In between, he played at Bruce Springsteen’s BST Hyde Park series. Million Eyes followed in October 2023, and Barber found himself in nearly every conversation about Country music’s next big thing.

“In my mind, people still don’t know who I am,” he says. “It’s still weird when people walk up to me and go, ‘Oh, you’re Sam Barber!’ I still don’t think about myself like that.”
If the Restless Mind album and tour go as planned, Barber will have no choice. For now, however, he’s just enjoying the ride and the thrill of sharing his music with fans.

“I’m looking forward to meeting more fans, meeting more fans, and pushing my career,” Barber says of his tour plans. “Playing live is one of the coolest things. It’s a feeling you can’t really replicate or explain, but being on stage with a crowd screaming back to you your own music is a feeling that will definitely never get old.

“I’m getting better every show. So that means that every person who comes to a show right now, is going to get my best show.”

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Parking

Surface and garage parking are available throughout the Nickel Plate District. View the parking map below to locate your best options close to the venue. Reminder: Depending on the size, scope or expected attendance of the event, access to specific parking lots and garages may vary.

ADA Accessible Parking

Accessible parking is located in the surface parking lot at 3 Municipal Drive, directly advance the venue. Overflow accessible parking is available in the Fishers Police Department parking garage at 4 Municipal Drive.

Bike Parking

Looking for a free and safe way to park your bike during concerts? Bike parking is typically located just outside of City of Fishers municipal buildings and nearby businesses throughout the Nickel Plate District.

Food + Drink

Food Trucks

Smokey Blue BBQ
Greek’s Pizzeria
Que Tacos
Bay Area Bistro
Colonel Mustard
Ben’s Pretzels
Kona Ice
Yay! Donuts

Drinks

Must be 21+ with valid ID to consume adult beverages. All 21+ guests must get a wristband at the ID Check Tent to enter bar areas.
Adult beverages can be accessed at the bar locations throughout the venue serving beer, wine, seltzer and signature cocktails. In addition, we’ll have a non-alcoholic beverage station with water, soda and energy drinks.

Box Office, Will Call + Onsite Ticket Sales

The box office is located next to the splash pad building near the back of the venue (just to the left of the main event entrance) and is accessible from either side of Municipal Drive. The box office opens 1 hour before the scheduled door time for ticket sales, questions and support. If tickets are still available, they can be purchased online or at the box office on the day of the show. Our onsite box office accepts cash or credit cards for payment.

The only tickets accepted for this event are authorized tickets from Tixr. We cannot guarantee tickets bought from third party sites and brokers including Vivid Seats, Facebook Marketplace, Stub Hub, etc. Buyers beware! There are many folks out there selling fake tickets and we do not want you to be taken advantage of. Unauthorized or invalid tickets will NOT be admitted to the event.

Security Screening

For the safety of all guests, fans and performers, ALL attendees and their belongings are subject to search for ticketed concerts (metal detector screening, pat-down and/or wanding) prior to entering the venue. All security precautions are conducted to ensure the safety of the event.

Accessibility

The Nickel Plate District Amphitheater is accessible for all abilities.

Parking: Accessible parking is located in the surface parking lot at 3 Municipal Drive, directly adjacent to the venue at the southeast edge. Overflow parking is located in the Fishers Police Department garage at 4 Municipal Drive. See above parking map.
Restrooms: Portable accessible restrooms will be available on both the East and West sides of the lawn.
Seating: Accessible picnic table seating is available at the back of the front lawn on a first-come, first served basis.
Sensory Bags + Assisted Listening Devices: Sensory resource bags and assisted-listening devices are available for checkout at the ID check tent.

No Re-Entry

Once your ticket has been scanned, and you have entered the event grounds, re-entry will NOT be permitted.

Lawn + Folding Chairs

Personal lawn/folding chairs and blankets are permitted in the main lawn area only. Guests are allowed one lawn chair per person. Please be mindful of the limited amount of space we have and keep your footprint to a minimum. Any lawn chairs that are set up in the front pit area or in the lawn area near the stage will be asked to relocate to the main lawn area in the center of the venue.

Permitted Items + Activities

Permitted and restricted items may vary by show. Below is a general list of permitted and non-permitted items and activities. Ticket buyers will receive information prior to the show with any updates.

Lawn Chairs (1 per person) and ONLY in designated lawn area
Blankets / Towels and ONLY in designated lawn area. Must be under 60″ x 30″ – No extra large beach towels
Small purse and personal bags will be allowed (no larger than 12″x 12″ / No Backpacks or Camelbacks) – ALL bags are subject to inspection
Small, handheld umbrellas
Empty, reusable water bottles (refill station near bathrooms)
Strollers
Binoculars
Poster tubes
Documented service animals

Non-Permitted Items + Activities

No pass-outs or re-entry
No outside food or beverages, unless it’s for an infant
No coolers
No backpacks, duffle bags, CamelBaks or other bags larger than 12″ x 12″
No glass of any kind
No firearms or weapons of any kind which includes pocket knives, pepper spray, mace, multi-tools etc.
No illegal substances, drugs, smoking or vaping (in compliance with governing ordinances)
No audio or video recording devices (personal or professional) which also includes selfie sticks, tripods and monopods
No pets or non-documented service animals
No air horns or noisemakers of any type
No fireworks or flares
No flash photography, professional cameras or removable lenses (without an approved media credential)
No laser pens or laser products of any type
No skateboards, scooters, hoverboards, rollerblades, bikes (bike parking is located throughout Nickel Plate District)
No large, oversized signs or signs on sticks (must be 11×17 or smaller)
No fighting, public drunkenness or threatening behavior
No throwing objects
No soliciting, commercial activities (including vending) or distribution of promotional materials without a permit or written consent from event/venue management

All Ages + Children

Children 2 years old or under will be admitted at no charge with a paid adult ticket to the General Admission Lawn area. If your event features reserved or pit area and lawn seating, you must purchase a reserved ticket for them to accompany you in the reserved seating or Pit area. Children must be supervised at all times.

Parking + Parking Lots

Public parking is available at several garage locations around the venue. Refer to our parking page for maps and the latest updates.
No alcoholic beverages should be consumed in the parking lots are garages
Pick up your trash, please
Do your part to leave the grounds as in the same condition as when you arrived – we appreciate you and your support!

ID Check + Adult Beverages

In order to consume alcohol you must be 21 years of age with a valid state or government issued ID. Unfortunately we are not able to accept paper, temporary or expired ID’s. The ID check station(s) will be located near the main entrances. Present your ID for age verification to obtain your 21+ wristband. Our ID check station is located inside the main gate. Be sure to stop and get a wristband, as you will need one to enter the bar area.

Any guests found to be offering or purchasing alcoholic beverages for a minor will be immediately removed from the event without a refund.

Ticket Brokers, Re-Sellers + Counterfeit Tickets

Buyers Beware: Only purchase tickets from authorized outlets. Our official ticketing partner is TIXR and will be the only tickets accepted at events. We strongly caution against purchasing tickets from third parties and individuals such as (but not limited to) Vivid Seats, StubHub, Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace. It is the buyers responsibility to verify the validity of the tickets. When presented with counterfeit tickets at the gate, our only option is to deny entry. It pains us to do this, after you spent your hard earned money, but it’s our only course of action.

Reserved + Pit Sections

For some shows, General Admission Pit OR Reserved Section may be available. If your event has this option, and you purchased this ticket type, this area is located in the main area in front of the stage. When arriving, enter the main entrance and then proceed to the pit area, a member of the security team will issue you a pit wristband if your ticket grants access to this area. Once inside the pit area, it is a general admission area on a first come first served basis. There are no seats in this area and chairs/towls are not permitted. Standing room only.