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About The Essentia Health Plaza at the Lights
Welcome to the Essentia Health Plaza at The Lights, an outdoor public plaza in West Fargo, ND. Known for its flexible standing-room layout and family-friendly atmosphere, the venue hosts a mix of concerts, community gatherings, and headline events. With official capacity around 220 depending on configuration, it’s a compact setting that concentrates energy and creates an intimate experience under the Dakota skies.
Whether you’re planning for a Warren Zeiders show, KidChella, or Buckaroo in 2025, you’ll find the essentials here—from parking to transit and nearby places to stay and dine. We’ve got you with practical details to secure your seats and plan your visit.
Location: Essentia Health Plaza, The Lights, 3150 Sheyenne Street, West Fargo, ND 58078. The plaza sits within The Lights entertainment district, offering a pedestrian-friendly hub for live music, community events, and seasonal festivities.
Seating and configuration: As an outdoor plaza, seating is primarily standing-room with configurable space for each event. Capacity varies by setup, with an official capacity around 220. Arrive early for popular acts or family-friendly events to enjoy the energy up close.
Parking: Free parking is available in the city ramp accessible from 5th St W, with 400+ stalls. Overflow parking is typically at the West Fargo Sports Arena. Plan to arrive with ample time, especially for multi-act nights or bigger headline events.
Transit: MATBUS serves West Fargo and The Lights with routes 18, 20, and 24. Check your local MATBUS schedule for real-time arrivals and stops near 3150 Sheyenne Street.
Nearby hotels and dining: A variety of lodging options are convenient to the plaza, including Microtel Inn & Suites West Fargo Medical Center (~1.1 miles), My Place Hotel Fargo (~1.3 miles), and Homewood Suites West Fargo Sanford Medical Center (~1.8 miles). For meals before or after events, there are dining choices within The Lights district and nearby Fargo-Margo area. We highlight trusted partner hotels and restaurants for easy planning and seamless stays.
Official partners: We link to official venue pages, hotel partners, and restaurant sites to help you book with confidence. If you’re securing a quick bite or a comfortable night’s rest, these connections are designed to simplify your purchase and travel plans.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location/address: Essentia Health Plaza, The Lights, 3150 Sheyenne Street, West Fargo, ND 58078.
- Venue type: Outdoor public plaza within The Lights entertainment district; primarily standing-room for events.
- Capacity: Official capacity around 220 (varies by event configuration).
- Parking: Free parking in the city ramp (accessible from 5th St W) with 400+ stalls; overflow parking at the West Fargo Sports Arena.
- Transit: Served by MATBUS; routes 18, 20, 24 serve West Fargo/The Lights area.
- Nearby hotels: Microtel Inn & Suites West Fargo Medical Center (~1.1 mi), My Place Hotel Fargo (~1.3 mi), Homewood Suites West Fargo Sanford Medical Center (~1.8 mi), plus other Fargo-Moorhead options within 2–3 miles.
- Notable events: Grand opening in 2020; naming rights assigned in 2021; 2025 headline events include Warren Zeiders, KidChella, Buckaroo.
- Renamed/demolished: The plaza was renamed Essentia Health Plaza in 2021 via naming-rights agreement; no demolition.