Hampton Coliseum
The Hampton Coliseum held its first event on Dec. 1, 1969. However, the official opening ceremony wasn't held until Jan. 31, 1970, featuring legendary comedian Jack Benny. Over the years, the venue has hosted other notable and legendary performances such as Led Zeppelin, Muhammad Ali, Elvis Presley, the Grateful Dead, the Rolling Stones, Marvin Gaye,
U2
, Phish, the
Dave Matthews Band
and more. Today, it's a multipurpose facility that hosts a wide variety of events, concerts and family activities. These include
Disney on Ice
and bull riding. The Coliseum is officially home to
the Hampton Jazz Festival
. The location of the Coliseum has made a significant impact on the Hampton, Virginia, region and the surrounding areas of Newport News, Norfolk and Virginia Beach, Virginia. Before the development of the Coliseum, the area was simply rural farmland. The Hampton Coliseum has brought a significant amount of retail business, restaurants, hotels and additional entertainment options to the region. Get tickets to your favorites artists playing at Hampton Coliseum at StubHub.
Hampton Coliseum seating will vary based on the type of event. For events such as a basketball game, you can expect roughly 10,147 seats. When performances and events have limited floor space, such as hockey, you'll only have access to roughly 8,071 seats.
The best seats will depend on your preferences and the type of event. The Coliseum changes seating options throughout the venue to maximize enjoyment and views based on the type of event.
Yes, you'll find ample Hampton Coliseum parking on site. You can access the parking lots from multiple roads for your convenience, including Convention Center Boulevard and Coliseum Drive. Parking spaces are first come, first served. You can't reserve tickets in advance. There are a limited number of ADA parking spots for vehicles with disability stickers that are in good standing.
It's possible to purchase food and beverages at the Coliseum. The vendor options may be limited during certain events, and you may not be able to purchase alcoholic beverages during some performances.
Within the area, you can find a sports complex, The Hampton Roads Convention Center, memorial gardens, the Hamptons golf course, and nearly endless dining and drinking establishments. For dining options, you can find a Starbucks, Chili's, Rally's and the Olive Garden nearby.
The Hampton Coliseum's accessibility and disability offerings and services are available to guests who require special accommodations. You'll find wheelchair-friendly and limited mobility seating as well as sight impaired seating, sign language interpretation services and assistive listening devices. Service animals and guide dogs are also permitted in certain seating areas.