MetroCenter (Arlington, Texas) facts for kids
The MetroCenter during a church service in 2024.
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| Address | 1323 W. Pioneer Parkway (Spur 303) Arlington, TX United States |
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| Coordinates | 32°42′35″N 97°07′48″W / 32.7096°N 97.130127°W |
| Capacity | 1,700 |
| Opened | January 16, 2005 |
The MetroCenter is a large event space located in Arlington, Texas. It opened on January 16, 2005. This big building is used for many different things. It hosts concerts, plays, and meetings for the community.
The MetroCenter is also a place of worship for Fielder Church. The church built the venue for $17 million. It is a huge space, covering 98,000 square feet. It can hold up to 1,700 people for an event.
One of its most famous events is the MLK Youth Musical Extravaganza. This musical show is held every year to honor the civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.
History of the MetroCenter
Planning and Building
The idea for the MetroCenter came from leaders at Fielder Church. They wanted to create a large space for both church and community events. Planning for the building started around 2002.
The building was designed by Beck Group Architecture. The Manhattan Construction Company was hired to build it. It also has a high-quality sound and video system. This makes it a great place for concerts and shows. The building was officially ready on January 6, 2005. The first church service was held there just ten days later.
A Place for Arts and Events
The MetroCenter was built to be a multi-purpose facility. This means it can be used for many kinds of events. It has hosted symphony orchestras, musicals, rock concerts, and large conferences.
In 2009, the Fort Worth Business Press newspaper ranked the MetroCenter. It was named the #2 Top Performing Arts Venue in Tarrant County based on how many people it could seat.
For a while, the MetroCenter was home to Symphony Arlington. The orchestra began performing there in May 2005. However, in 2010, they moved to a new location. They felt the MetroCenter wasn't the perfect fit for classical music performances.
See also
- List of concert halls
