MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre facts for kids
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| Full name | MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre |
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| Former names | Tampa Bay Amphitheatre (planning/construction) Ford Amphitheatre (2004–10) 1-800-ASK-GARY Amphitheatre (2010–12) Live Nation Amphitheatre (2013) |
| Address | 4802 N U.S. Hwy 301 Tampa, FL 33610 |
| Location | Florida State Fairgrounds |
| Coordinates | 27°59′39″N 82°21′53″W / 27.994060°N 82.364609°W |
| Owner | Florida State Fair Authority |
| Operator | Live Nation |
| Type | Outdoor |
| Capacity | 20,000 |
| Opened | July 25, 2004 |
The MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre is a large outdoor concert venue. It is located in East Lake-Orient Park, Florida. You can find it on the Florida State Fairgrounds, right next to Interstate 4.
This amphitheater can hold about 20,000 people. Around 9,900 people can sit in reserved seats. Another 10,000 can relax on the lawn area.
About the Amphitheatre
The venue first opened on July 23, 2004. It was originally called the Ford Amphitheatre. Christian music artists like Michael W. Smith and MercyMe performed at its opening.
Over the years, the amphitheater has had a few different names. From 2010 to 2012, it was known as the 1-800-ASK-GARY Amphitheatre. Many people did not like this name. In 2013, it was briefly called the Live Nation Amphitheatre. Then, on May 15, 2013, MidFlorida Credit Union bought the naming rights. This gave the venue its current name.
The amphitheater is a popular spot for music festivals. Every December, it hosts 97X's Next Big Thing. This is an all-day rock festival that features many alternative rock bands.
Because people live nearby, the venue has rules about noise. Bands must keep their music below a certain sound level. A special wall was even built to help block the sound.
Past Events and Performances
The MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre has hosted many famous artists and exciting events. Here are some examples of the types of shows that have taken place there:
- Music concerts from many different genres, including rock, pop, country, and hip-hop.
- Large music festivals that feature multiple bands performing throughout the day.
- Special events and tours by popular entertainers.
Some of the artists who have performed at the amphitheater include:
- 50 Cent
- 311
- Aerosmith
- Alan Jackson
- Alice in Chains
- Avril Lavigne
- Backstreet Boys
- Barenaked Ladies
- Big Time Rush
- Black Sabbath
- Blake Shelton
- Blink-182
- Bob Dylan
- Brad Paisley
- Brooks & Dunn
- Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band
- Charlie Daniels Band
- Chicago
- Chris Brown
- Coldplay
- Counting Crows
- Creed
- Dave Matthews Band
- Def Leppard
- Depeche Mode
- Earth, Wind & Fire
- Eric Clapton
- Fall Out Boy & Paramore
- Fifth Harmony
- Five Finger Death Punch
- Goo Goo Dolls
- Gwen Stefani
- Hank Williams Jr.
- Heart
- Hootie & the Blowfish
- Il Divo
- Incubus
- Jack Johnson
- Janet Jackson
- Jason Aldean
- Jason Mraz
- Jimmy Buffett & The Coral Reefer Band
- Joe Nichols
- John Fogerty
- John Legend
- John Mayer
- Jonas Brothers
- Journey
- Juan Gabriel
- Judas Priest
- Kanye West
- Keith Urban
- Kelly Clarkson
- Kenny Chesney
- Kid Rock
- Kings of Leon
- KISS
- Lady Antebellum
- Lil Wayne
- Lionel Richie
- Luke Bryan
- Lyle Lovett
- Marilyn Manson
- Maroon 5 & Train
- Martina McBride
- Mary J. Blige
- Mavis Staples
- Maze
- Miranda Lambert & Dierks Bentley
- Montgomery Gentry
- Mötley Crüe
- My Chemical Romance
- Nickelback
- Nine Inch Nails & Jane's Addiction
- No Doubt
- Norah Jones
- One Direction
- OneRepublic
- Pitbull & Kesha
- Poison
- Radiohead
- Rascal Flatts
- RBD
- Reba McEntire
- Rihanna
- Rod Stewart
- Roger Waters
- Rush
- Sammy Hagar & The Waboritas
- Santana
- Scorpions
- Slipknot
- Steely Dan
- Steve Miller Band
- Stevie Nicks
- Sting
- Styx
- Sugarland
- Taking Back Sunday
- Three Days Grace
- Tim McGraw
- Toby Keith
- tobyMac & The Diverse City Band
- Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
- Travis Tritt
- Underoath
- We the Kings
- The Who
- Zac Brown Band
See also
- List of contemporary amphitheaters
- Live Nation
