Gig Guide: Must-See Summer Music Events Of The Concord Pavilion
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One of the Bay Area's top venues for musical events is the Concord Pavilion, a Diablo Valley destination landmark. Big name headliners will appear throughout the summer season. Tickets are now on sale at ConcordPavilion.net.
The Concord Pavilion is an outdoor entertainment venue that hosts musical acts and other events. Designed by famed architect Frank Gehry, the Pavilion is nestled in the Mount Diablo foothills, providing amphitheater-style seating with clear acoustics and great viewing from all points. The Concord Pavilion seats 12,500 people and offers free parking, though aim to arrive early to grab a space and avoid the long line while waiting to park.
Owned by the City of Concord and operated by Live Nation, the Concord Pavilion is a prime Bay Area destination for top names in entertainment. Headliners this summer are sure to draw large crowds of dedicated fans. Come over to the Pavilion and join in the high energy, and enjoy the great sounds of summer.
2014 Top Must-See Headliners
- Kiss & Def Leppard – Wednesday, July 2, 2014, 7 p.m.
- Steely Dan – Thursday, July 10, 2014, 8 p.m.
- Journey & The Steve Miller Band – Tuesday, July 29, 2014, 6:45 p.m.
- Chicago & REO Speedwagon – Thursday, July 31, 2014, 7:30 p.m.
- Aerosmith & Slash – Wednesday, August 13, 2014, 7:30 p.m.
- Monumentour: Fall Out Boy & Paramore – Sunday, August 17, 2014, 7 p.m.
- Marc Anthony – Sunday, September 7, 2014, 7 p.m.
- Carnivores Tour: Linkin Park, 30 Seconds To Mars & AFI – Friday, September 19, 2014, 6:30 p.m.
- Zac Brown Band – Thursday, September 25, 2014, 7 p.m.
- Kings of Leon, Young the Giant & Kongos – Wednesday, October 1, 2014, 7 p.m.
- Luke Bryan, Lee Brice & Cole Swindell – Friday, October 17, 2014, 7 p.m.
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