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What happens at the Hampton Coliseum?

The Hampton Coliseum is the home of the Virginia Duals annual wrestling tournament, hosting invitational college and high school matches. The National Wrestling Alliance, WCW, WWE and other wrestling promotions have run shows at the Coliseum since the 1980s.

What time do shows end at Hampton Coliseum?

Hampton, VA - Gov

More. The event, which provides an environmentally safe disposal for these materials, will run from 8 a.m.-noon. There is no charge. The disposal events draw big turnouts and end promptly at noon, so don't wait until the last minute.

Is Hampton Coliseum all general admission?

Events at Hampton Coliseum typically have General Admission (GA) or Standing Room Only (SRO) sections. These sections indicate seating or standing areas that are not assigned or reserved.

Then, why is hampton coliseum called the mothership?

During the 1980s, it gained the nickname of "the Mothership" amongst Deadheads. While the arena initially earned the name due to its exterior's striking resemblance to a spaceship, the moniker was fortified by four straight runs of shows from 1986 through 1989 which each featured all-time moments for the band.

How big is the Hampton Coliseum?

The arena seats about 13,800 for festival-style concerts and 9,777 for basketball.

And another question: how much is parking at the hampton coliseum?

free

Parking is free at Hampton Coliseum. Our lots are both accessible from both Convention Center Blvd. via Armistead, and Coliseum Drive.

Can you smoke in the Hampton Coliseum?

For more information, please call 757-838-5650. Can I smoke at Hampton Coliseum? Smoking is prohibited at Hampton Coliseum.

Consequently, when was the hampton coliseum built?

Hampton Coliseum is a multipurpose arena located in Hampton, Virginia. Construction on the arena began on May 24, 1968, and the venue opened in 1970 as the first large multipurpose arena in the Hampton Roads region and the state of Virginia, opening a year prior to the Norfolk Scope in Norfolk, Virginia.

One may also ask: how many times did the grateful dead play hampton coliseum?

The Grateful Dead performed 21 concerts at Hampton Coliseum between 1979 and 1992 including their now-famous 1989 shows. Dead & Company continues their musical legacy, most recently performing to nearly soldout crowds in 2019.

One may also ask: how many times has phish played hampton?

Vermont-based improvisational rock band Phish has played Hampton Coliseum 15 times. Most of the concerts have been part of two- or three-night stands. In recent years, the band's visits to Hampton have coincided with key moments in Phish history.

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