Toyota Pavilion at Concord facts for kids
Facade in 2008
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| Former names | Concord Pavilion (1975–2000; 2013-2023) Chronicle Pavilion (2000–06) Sleep Train Pavilion (2006–13) |
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| Address | 2000 Kirker Pass Rd Concord, CA 94521-1642 |
| Location | San Francisco Bay Area |
| Owner | City of Concord |
| Operator | Live Nation |
| Capacity | 12,500 |
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| Opened | May 1975 |
| Expanded | 1995 |
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The Toyota Pavilion at Concord is a large outdoor concert venue. It is also known as an amphitheatre. You can find it in Concord, California. The City of Concord owns this cool place. A company called Live Nation helps run it.
The Pavilion can hold 12,500 people. It first opened its doors in May 1975. Back then, it was called the Concord Pavilion. Today, it is a popular spot for many events. People go there for concerts and local community gatherings. It even hosts an annual jazz festival. Many local high schools also hold their graduation ceremonies there.
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Designing the Pavilion
The Toyota Pavilion was designed by famous people. The main architect was Frank Gehry. He is known for his unique building styles. The outdoor areas were planned by Peter Walker. He is a talented landscape architect.
Updates and Changes
Frank Gehry also helped with big updates in the mid-1990s. These changes made the venue even better. They added more parking spaces. They also created more seats for visitors.
A History of Music and Events
Many famous musicians have performed at the Pavilion. It has been a stage for amazing shows for many years. It still hosts great musical acts today.
Famous Performances
- Bing Crosby performed his last concert in the U.S. here. That was on August 16, 1977.
- Lawrence Welk had his farewell performance at the Pavilion. This happened on June 13, 1982.
A Sad Event
A well-known concert promoter, Bill Graham, was involved with the Pavilion. His company helped book many shows there. Sadly, he passed away in a helicopter accident in 1991. This happened after he left a concert at the Pavilion. He had been talking about a benefit concert. It was to help people affected by a big fire in the Oakland Hills that year.
Changing Names Over Time
The Pavilion has had a few different names. Each name change usually happened when a new company bought the rights to name the venue.
Chronicle Pavilion
In February 2000, Bill Graham Presents started running the venue. Soon after, its name changed. It became the Chronicle Pavilion at Concord. This was because the San Francisco Chronicle newspaper bought the naming rights.
Sleep Train Pavilion
In April 2006, the name changed again. It became the Sleep Train Pavilion. A mattress company called Sleep Train bought the naming rights. This company later became part of Mattress Firm.
Back to Concord Pavilion
In December 2013, the name went back to Concord Pavilion. This was part of a new 10-year agreement. It was between the City of Concord and Live Nation.
Toyota Pavilion Today
On August 3, 2023, the name changed one more time. It became the Toyota Pavilion at Concord. This happened because a group of Toyota car dealers bought the naming rights. These dealers are from Northern California.
Fun for Students
The Pavilion also hosts events for young people. In 2006, the first "Battle of the Bands" took place there. This event was for high school, middle school, and elementary school students. A high school band called Poster Boy won the competition.
See also
- List of contemporary amphitheatres
- List of works by Frank Gehry
- Sleep Train Amphitheatre (disambiguation)
