Other Events
The arena has hosted dozens of concerts by major artists, many of whom have visited the Manchester venue on multiple occasions.
In December 2007, then-Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) and TV icon Oprah Winfrey appeared at a campaign rally at the arena, drawing over 8,000 people to one of the largest political events in New Hampshire history. Obama also appeared at the arena in May 2007 to speak at the Southern New Hampshire University commencement. Hillary Clinton appeared at the arena in June 2007, to speak at the Manchester Central High School graduation.
Adam Sandler, an area native, gave a speech at the 2008 Manchester Memorial High School graduation.
The FIRST Robotics Competition holds its regional competition, the BAE Systems Granite State Regional, in the arena every year.
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