Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Opens May 10, 2008

Friday, January 25, 2008

The first concert to be held at Alpharetta’s fabulous new 12,000 seat amphitheatre will be May 10th at Encore Park with Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.  The first rock performance will be “The Eagles” on May 14th.

The $16 million amphitheatre has 12,000 seats, with 7,000 concert-goes under roof and another 5,000 on the event lawn.  The venue resides on 45 acres of land in Alpharetta off Westside Parkway across GA 400 from the North Point Mall area.  Construction began in June 2007.

    

ACT Date Time Price
ASO May 10, 2008 TBA TBA
Eagles May 14, 2008 8 p.m. $69.50 to $198
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers July 9, 2008 TBA $72 to $82
Rush July 22, 2008 TBA $72

TICKETS

Tickets for the concerts are on sale beginning February 1, 2008.  Tickets are available at all Ticketmaster outlets, online at www.ticketmaster.com and charge by phone at (404) 249-6400.

VENUE INFORMATION

(Changes subject to each show)

Parking: Must park in assigned lot.  Look at section box on ticket.

Items NOT allowed: NO lawnchairs, NO food, NO beverages, NO umbrellas, NO recording devices.

Items allowed: Blankets, Cameras (subject to show)

Smoking Policy: Smoking IS permitted

Children Rules: Under 2 is free on lap.  Some shows will be kids shows which they will be free on lawn only with adult.