The Pavilion (amphitheatre)
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| Address | 5601 University Blvd SE Albuquerque, NM 87105 |
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| Coordinates | 34°59′53″N 106°37′50″W / 34.998148°N 106.630436°W |
| Type | Amphitheatre |
| Opened | February 2000 |
| Expanded | 2009 |
| Owner | Live Nation Entertainment |
| Former name(s) | Mesa del Sol Amphitheater (2000) ABQ Journal Pavilion (Jan 2001-Mar 2010) |
| Seating type | Reserved seating and lawn seating |
| Capacity | 12,000 (original) 15,000 (after expansion) |
| Website | The Pavilion (Live Nation) |
Hard Rock Albuquerque presents: The Pavilion[1] (simply known as The Pavilion but often acknowledged as Hard Rock Pavilion) is an outdoor amphitheater located within the Sandia Mountains in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It is a part of the Bernalillo County Recreational Complex.
The amphitheater opened in February 2000 as the Mesa del Sol Amphitheater. This was a part of Mesa del Sol, a planned community, currently under development in Albuquerque.[2] In December 2000, the local news paper, Albuquerque Journal purchased naming rights and the amphitheater was thus known as ABQ Journal Pavilion (or simply Journal Pavilion). During the 2009 concert season, the venue's lawn area was expanded increasing the capacity from 12,000 to 15,000. In March 2010, the newly built Hard Rock Hotel & Casino purchased naming rights and the venue became known as The Pavilion.
The Pavilion has hosted a number of notable acts including Dave Matthews Band, Aerosmith, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Eagles, Green Day, KISS, Van Halen, Depeche Mode and Nine Inch Nails among others
The Pavilion has also hosted festivals, including Mayhem Festival, Uproar Festival, Gigantour, Projekt Revolution, Ozzfest, Crüe Fest and Crüe Fest 2.
[edit] References
- ^ "Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Buys Naming Rights to Pavilion". Albuquerque Journal. Journal Publishing Company. 2010-03-31. http://www.abqjournal.com/abqnews/abqnewseeker-mainmenu-39/20174-hard-rock-hotel-and-casino-buys-naming-rights-to-pavilion.html. Retrieved 2010-10-02.
- ^ "Mesa del Sol". Forest City Covington. 2007. http://www.mesadelsolnm.com/. Retrieved 2009-08-11.
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