Xfinity Theatre Explained

Xfinity Theatre
Nickname:The Meadows
Location:Hartford, Connecticut
Type:Outdoor amphitheatre (summer)
Indoor theatre (fall/winter)
Opened:1994
Owner:City of Hartford
Operator:Live Nation
Former Names:Connecticut Centre for the Performing Arts (planning/construction)
Meadows Music Theatre (1994–2000)
ctnow.com Meadows Music Theatre (2000–2005)
New England Dodge Music Center (2005–2009)
Comcast Theatre (2009–2013)
Seating Type:reserved, lawn
Publictransit: : 34, 38
Seating Capacity:30,000 (7,500 indoor)

Xfinity Theatre (originally known as the Meadows Music Theatre) is an outdoor/indoor amphitheatre located in Hartford, Connecticut, owned by Live Nation. The capacity of the venue is 30,000. The indoor area holds 7,500 and the outdoor lawn area holds an additional 22,500 during the summer months making it one of the largest amphitheatres in the country. Live Nation predecessor SFX bought the theatre in 1997.[1]

Notable performances

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Shift At Meadows Means More Competition In Area Concert Scene. courant.com.
  2. Web site: VH1 To Be The Exclusive Media Sponsor Of Aerosmith 'Just Push Play' Tour. ikobi.com. 29 May 2001.
  3. Web site: Dave Chappelle Walks Off Stage in Hartford. nbcconnecticut.com. 30 August 2013 .