Concord Pavilion Information
Toyota Pavilion at Concord is an outdoor amphitheatre located in Concord, California. The venue has a huge seating capacity of 12,500 which includes a huge lawn area. The pavilion offers spectacular views of the surrounding area, hills and green fields can be seen for miles around. The venues unique appearance owes it thanks to the architect Frank Gehry and landscape architect Peter Walker, who worked on its renovations in the mid 1990’s.
The venue has hosted some of the most well known music artists ever with incredible live performances Britney Spears, Mariah Carey, Dave Matthews Band, No Doubt, Christina Aguilera, Fleetwood Mac, Chicago, Huey Lewis and the News, Crosby, Still, Nash, and Young, The Backstreet Boys, Third Eye Blind, and many more. The pavilion is also used for the local community, school events such as graduations , small festivals and more.
Toyota Pavilion at Concord combines a picturesque location with exceptional sound quality. It has an impressive 35-acre footprint and capacity for 12,500 concertgoers. The venue is owned by the City of Concord and operated by Live Nation, one of the largest concert promoters in the world.
The official address is 2000 Kirker Pass Rd, Concord, CA 94521.
Toyota Pavilion at Concord hosts a variety of events, including major concerts and the annual Concord Jazz Festival. Over the decades, the amphitheater has welcomed the likes of jazz legends like Ella Fitzgerald, BB King, Peter Nero, and Concord local, Dave Brubeck.
Community events like high school graduations, civil service training sessions, and council networking events are also held at Toyota Pavilion at Concord.
The original structure, designed by renowned architect Frank Gehry, boasts a striking steel-and-concrete shell. Gehry collaborated with acclaimed landscape architect Peter Walker to design the unique venue, which is carved into the crown of a hill. Their design cleverly minimizes noise from nearby roads while containing sound from the stage.
Toyota Pavilion at Concord has benefited from multiple upgrades over the years, including a major renovation in the mid-1990s led by Gehry. Today, the venue boasts a wider stage, modern restrooms, updated concession stands, and a new sound system.
Venue history
Toyota Pavilion at Concord has been a mainstay of the Northern California music scene since it opened in 1975. Famed architect Frank Gehry designed the venue, which was originally called the Chronicle Pavilion.
In the 1980s and 1990s, the venue hosted some of the biggest names in music, from rock legends like Aerosmith and The Grateful Dead to pop sensations like Madonna. In 2006, the venue was renamed the Sleep Train Pavilion after the California-based mattress brand. In 2023, it adopted its current name – the Toyota Pavilion at Concord.
Regardless of naming rights, the venue continues to host a wide variety of events and remains a beloved fixture in the Bay Area entertainment scene.
This year the Concord Pavilion will host some of the biggest events in California! Chicago & REO Speedwagon, Aerosmith & Slash, Monumentour: Fall Out Boy & Paramore and many more! For full Listings head over to the schedule page and get your tickets today!