Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
(704) 549-5555
707 Pavilion Boulevard
Charlotte,
NC
28256
35.3276
-80.7136
Neighborhood: Harris - Houston
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In Short
This is the venue for big shows in Charlotte like Vans Warped Tour, Kenny Chesney or Aerosmith. Located in northeast Mecklenburg County not far from Lowe's Motor Speedway, it seats 19,500 in canopy covered seating and an open lawn. Partiers are allowed to tailgate in the parking lot prior to the show, and there are plenty of snacks--albeit pricey ones--to choose from inside.
User Reviews
Tibsti
July 13, 2008
Although my wife has been to the pavillion many times before and enjoyed it, I went for the first time on July 11 to see Tom Petty. Instead of the relaxed, "stretched out on the Lawn" experience I expected, it was a jam packed, over sold, shoulder to shoulder nightmare. The chaos was both scary and dangerous. I will not be back. Instead I'll keep my eye on the amphitheater in Birmingham, Alabama. It's outdoors, also. My wife and I saw Tom Petty there around 3 or 4 years ago. Thoroughly enjoyed it all. 180 degrees From our experience in Charlotte.
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DellaPhillips
May 07, 2008
For the 1st time in 12 years I left the husband and kids at home so I could go to a concert and "enjoy" myself. Well imagine my sticker shock when I had to pay 4.00 for a bottled water. That was ok with me tho' because I was going to see Kid Rock, and it was worth every penny. Yeah, that was my thinking, until he stepped on stage and was no bigger than a dot from my section of the lawn,I tell my friends we will be able to see him on the big screens, this is 2008 and we have the big screens at all concerts (at least they do in Greensboro). But for what ever reason the Screens were not working? How can a money cow like this not keep the equipment working properly. It totally ruined my whole experience. I want my money back. If a live person would answer the phone I'd ask for a full refund. I would have never considered going to a concert that I would not be able to see! This joint gets 1 star from me, that's all it takes to unlock the doors!!!!
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qinshi
May 14, 2007
This is my first time attending Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre in Chlt. I must say that the security was top notch. I didn't have to worry about people crashing the front of me that didn't belong there. They did a good job making sure people were in their correct seats and STAYED THERE! That made the experience even better. T here was not a lot of traffic coming or leaving the concert. I would advise you to spend the 20.00 and preferred parking- We were out of the parking lot in 20 mins ! Record time. Bathroom lines moved fast. They could be cleaner, but what do you expect with 1,000 's of people? Beer price was about avg. I would advise doing your own tailgate and skip the 8.00 beer. Overall very happy and the best Amphitheatre that I have been too. Way better than Raleigh. This is about my experince at the 5-12-07 Gwen Stefani concert.
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Where to Sit:
You can get on the lawn for cheaper than seating under the canopy, but you may not be able to see the performers--except on the huge video screen--but you'll surely be able to hear them.
Know Before You Go:
Don't forget to take a big wad of cash with you when heading to a concert: You can't bring anything at all to eat or drink and concessions are pricey.
