07-04-2025
City of Bakersfield to unveil new Dignity Health Arena signage
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The city of Bakersfield announced the official unveiling of the new Dignity Health Arena, Theater and Convention Center signage to be held next Wednesday.
The unveiling is scheduled for April 16 at 3 p.m. at 1001 Truxtun Avenue, according to a release by the city of Bakersfield. The city said it is working in partnership with Dignity Health, a California-based healthcare provider.
The newly named Dignity Health Arena, Theater and Convention Center, formerly known as Mechanics Bank Arena, will host major concerts, sporting events, conventions and local gatherings, according to the release.
Dignity Health acquires naming rights for downtown Bakersfield arena and convention center
The city landed its first naming rights sponsor in February of 2005 and was named Rabobank Arena, Theater and Convention Center. After Rabobank North America merged with Mechanics Bank, the venue became Mechanics Bank Arena in September 2019.
That naming right expired on Jan. 31. Dignity Health acquired the naming right in February.
The venue provides a 10,000-capacity arena, a 3,000-seat theater and a 17,840-square-foot center, city officials said. It has hosted several top artists such as Elton John, as well as major sporting events like the American Hockey League's Bakersfield Condors games.
The unveiling ceremony will include the official reveal of the sign and tours of the arena after the press conference. Community members and local businesses are welcome to attend the event, the release said.
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