Coastal Credit Union Music Park facts for kids
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Walnut Creek Amphitheatre
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| Former names | Walnut Creek Amphitheatre (1991–98, 2007-08, 2013-16) Alltel Pavilion (1999–2007) |
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| Address | 3801 Rock Quarry Rd Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S. 27610-5123 |
| Location | Southeast Raleigh |
| Owner | City of Raleigh |
| Operator | Live Nation Entertainment |
| Type | Outdoor amphitheater |
| Capacity | 20,601 |
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| Opened | July 4, 1991 |
| Construction cost | $13.5 million ($31.9 million in 2022 dollars ) |
| Website | |
| www.livenation.com | |
Coastal Credit Union Music Park is a super cool outdoor concert spot in Raleigh, North Carolina. It's also known by its original name, Walnut Creek Amphitheatre. This huge place is specially designed for big music shows and events.
The park is part of a large area, about 77 acres, located near Walnut Creek in southeast Raleigh. It's easy to get to, being close to major highways.
The City of Raleigh built this amazing venue with help from private companies. It cost about $13.5 million and first opened its doors on July 4, 1991. The very first band to play there was the Connells.
This amphitheater can hold a lot of people! About 6,847 seats are under a roof, keeping concert-goers dry. Plus, there's a huge open lawn area that can fit another 13,653 people, bringing the total capacity to over 20,000!
Today, a company called Live Nation Entertainment runs the venue. They are a big name in the music world and help bring many popular artists to perform here.
Concerts and Events
Coastal Credit Union Music Park has hosted tons of famous musicians and bands over the years. Since it opened in 1991, it has been a popular stop for many big tours.
A Look at Past Performances
Many different types of music have filled the air at this park. For example, rock legends like Aerosmith and Def Leppard have rocked the stage. Pop stars like Britney Spears and the Backstreet Boys have also performed here, making fans sing along to their hits.
Country music fans have seen many of their favorite artists, including Kenny Chesney, Luke Bryan, and Carrie Underwood. Hip-hop artists like 50 Cent and Drake have also brought their shows to Raleigh.
The venue has also been a home for various music festivals, bringing together many artists for a day of non-stop music. These include events like Lollapalooza, Ozzfest, and Farm Aid, which supports farmers.
No matter what kind of music you like, chances are a famous artist has played at Coastal Credit Union Music Park!
See also
- List of contemporary amphitheaters
- Live Nation
