The Smart Financial Centre in Sugar Land announced its return to live performances with a fall 2021 lineup. After a lengthy shutdown due to COVID-19, the Smart Financial Centre is back with programming featuring a diverse range of artists and performers from a variety of genres with acts including H.E.R., LANY, Pat Benatar, Lindsey Buckingham, Maluma, Erykah Badu, Alice Cooper and more.
Smart Financial Centre also announced the hiring of General Manager Michael Rilley, who has 25-plus years of experience in live entertainment.
“Nothing can beat the experience of seeing your favorite band perform live and in person,” Rilley said in a press release. “There is an energy and bond created between the audience and performer that can only happen in a live setting. We created the tagline 'Together Again' to highlight that communal experience with the audience and artists. This fall, we’re celebrating not only the return of live music but also the responsibility to create as safe an environment as possible for fans. We have implemented numerous safety protocols, working hand-in-hand with artists on additional measures they are requiring for their own tours. We’re looking forward to welcoming fans back to Smart Financial Centre this October with a full schedule of shows.”
For all 2021 concerts, masks are strongly encouraged for unvaccinated or at-risk guests. Some shows may require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test for admission at the discretion of the performing artists. All staff and vendors will be required to wear masks. Sanitization stations will be accessible throughout the venue. All tickets will be electronic and accessed through cell phones, and concessions will be cashless.
