Mississippi Coliseum Tickets

Mississippi Coliseum
Jacksonville, Mississippi is a cosmopolitan riverside city, known for occupying miles of beautiful sea coastline nearby.

Jacksonville"s sunny climate, recreational activities, culture, and a bustling downtown are drawing a large number of out-of-towners each year making it a rapidly growing city.

It is also a home of such sites as restored Civil War fortress, America"s oldest city (which is nearby), the Mississippi Coliseum; while, the rich African American cultural heritage evident in many of its historical sites. Located on the Mississippi State Fairgrounds Complex is a 6,500-seat multi-purpose facility called Mississippi Coliseum.

Mississippi Coliseum is a modern facility and an all-season arena with large capacity seating. Located just east of downtown at the corner of High and Pearl Streets, the Coliseum has played host to major conventions, trade and public shows, balls, banquets, circuses, rodeos, livestock shows, basketball games and ice shows.

The history of the Mississippi Coliseum dates back to 1962, when it first opened its doors for the public. The feature that put the facility on the map is its versatile seating arrangement. A crowd of 6,500 can view a rodeo, circus or ice show in its premises, while 3,500 more seats can be added for concerts. The facility"s other specifications include:
?Arena floor: 25,449 square feet?Stage: 60' x 40' (portable)?Arena height: 70 feet?Complete sound and lighting facilities?Backstage: 4 team and 8 individual dressing rooms?Loading dock with ground level 14-foot door opening

With its top-notch amenities and service, you"ll find the Mississippi Coliseum most attractive to make your next event the best ever. It spacious stage, complete with sound and lighting facilities, has been the scene of top musical entertainment.

To-date, a bright array of top artists has graced the stage of the facility. In addition to hosting entertainment events, the Mississippi Coliseum is also noted for holding sports events. It was home to the Jackson Bandits minor league ice hockey team from 1999-2003.

The Mississippi Coliseum calls the Mississippi State Fairgrounds its home. In addition to featuring the Coliseum, the State Fairgrounds is also a parent of the Mississippi Trade Mart, the A & I agricultural complex, and the Kirk Fordice Equine Center.

The State Fairgrounds host the Mississippi State Fair each October, while each February, the coliseum and surrounding complex host the largest rodeo in the east of the Mississippi River called The Dixie National Rodeo. In addition to hosting Rodeos and Livestock shows, the indoor venue holds conventions, brings up public shows, and musical concerts, and features games.

Those who have not been to the Mississippi Coliseum recently, may miss out on the events that are taking place at the facility. Artists like Bill Gaither, Paula Deen are all-set to rock the stage of Mississippi Coliseum.

With special amenities such as light and sound facilities, comfortable dressing rooms, and ample parking, Mississippi Coliseum knows the art how to make your event successful and stay memorable.

So, make a plan to see the event at the Coliseum this weekend, purchase tickets to your favorite event and enjoy a night out with family and friends!