Dos Equis Pavilion at Fair Park - Complex
Dubbed the Coca-Cola Starplex Amphitheatre when it was first opened in 1988, the Dos Equis Pavilion is a picturesque outdoor amphitheater with a long history of hosting legendary music acts. The first gig on opening day featured Rod Stewart. It has since hosted many other well-known performers, including
Elton John
,
Santana
, Black Sabbath, Tina Turner, The Police and plenty others. The venue has been host to over 600 concerts. While the venue has gone through numerous name changes over the years, none of them have ever changed the spirit of fun and fabulous music. This is especially the case with the many music festivals it has been host to. Get your tickets for Dos Equis Pavilion events at StubHub.
Children are welcome to attend events at the Dos Equis Pavilion. Children ages 2 and older must have a ticket to be allowed entry, and anyone younger than that is allowed free admission.
The Dos Equis Pavilion seating capacity is 20,000 people. This is split between 7,500 seats under the pavilion with another 12,500 seats out on the lawn.
The Dos Equis Pavilion is a flat space and can be navigated in a wheelchair fairly easily. The pavilion area also has marked spaces for handicapped seating.
Both food and drink (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) can be purchased at the Dos Equis Pavilion. Your options range from pizza to tacos to gourmet food. Beer is the major alcoholic beverage. Non-alcoholic choices include bottled water and various sodas. Outside food and drink are strictly prohibited.
Parking is both ample and free surrounding the pavilion. Spots are given on a first-come-first-served basis. If you want to ensure you've got parking available on the day of a concert, you can purchase a VIP parking pass for $40 from the venue.
The best seats are, as the venue itself claims, in the sections marked 100, 101 and 102 on the seating chart. These are the three sections closest to the stage with nothing to obstruct your view. For a straight on view of the stage, you'll want to snag a ticket in the 101 section in the middle.
In most circumstances, you will be allowed to sit on the grass when seated at the lawn. Blankets and tarps are recommended during wet weather.