Ak-Chin Pavilion facts for kids
An empty parking lot outside the venue
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| Former names | Desert Sky Pavilion (1988–96; 2013) Blockbuster Desert Sky Pavilion (1996–2001) Cricket Pavilion (2001–06) Cricket Wireless Pavilion (2006–10) Ashley Furniture HomeStore Pavilion (2010–13) |
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| Location | 2121 N 83rd Ave Phoenix, AZ 85035 |
| Owner | Live Nation Entertainment |
| Capacity | 20,106 |
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| Broke ground | 1988 |
| Opened | November 11, 1990 |
The Ak-Chin Pavilion is a large outdoor concert venue in Phoenix, Arizona. It's like a huge open-air theater where you can watch your favorite bands and artists perform live! It first opened its doors on November 11, 1990, with a concert by the famous musician Billy Joel.
This cool venue can hold over 20,000 people. About 8,000 seats are under a roof, and another 12,000 people can sit on a grassy hill behind the main seating area. The Ak-Chin Pavilion gets its name from the Ak-Chin Indian Community, who are the sponsors. The concert season usually runs from April to October each year.
Fun Facts About the Pavilion
A TV Show Taping
Did you know that the popular TV game show Wheel of Fortune once taped some episodes here? This happened in January 1997. It was a big deal because it was one of the last times they used their old puzzle board. After these episodes, they switched to a new, electronic puzzle board!
Concerts and Live Shows
The Ak-Chin Pavilion is famous for hosting many awesome concerts and music festivals, especially during the summer. Imagine seeing some of the biggest bands and artists right here!
- Some of the famous groups that have played here include Nine Inch Nails, Van Halen, Bon Jovi, and Metallica.
- It has also hosted big music tours like The Vans Warped Tour, Lollapalooza, Ozzfest, and the annual Mayhem Festival.
- In 2007, the band Fall Out Boy recorded their live album, Live in Phoenix, right at this amphitheater.
- Green Day also recorded part of their song, "Cigarettes and Valentines", here.
- In 2014, Fall Out Boy and Paramore brought their "MONUMENTOUR" to the Pavilion.
- Lana Del Rey performed here in 2015 as part of her "Endless Summer Tour."
The grassy area where people sit also has big video screens. This means everyone can get a great view of the stage, no matter where they are!
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An empty parking lot outside the venue
