About the Coliseum

The El Paso County Coliseum is one of the city’s most popular venues.

Some of music’s iconic performers, like Elvis Presley, Jackson 5, Johnny Cash, Selena, Juan Gabriel, Fleetwood Mac, Grateful Dead, Ariana Grande and Green Day took to the stage since the coliseum opened its doors on May 21, 1942.


The El Paso County Coliseum, which was originally known as the “El Paso County Live Stock and Agricultural Exhibition Building,” hosted rodeos when it opened.


The El Paso County Coliseum has also hosted a variety of entertainment, including boxing, Disney on Ice, Tuff Hedeman Championship Bull Riding, and much more.​

Large crowd at an event with a stage, seating, and a banner. Many people raising their hands.
Large audience clapping in an arena; many people, seated, some with papers.

The El Paso County Coliseum is owned by the county of El Paso and operated by the El Paso Sports Commission.


The coliseum, which has featured more than 150 events, has a seating capacity of 6,500.


The property features an 850-space parking lot, an Events Center, a Judging Arena and the open-air Pavilion.


The coliseum has expanded hallways and concession stands.


Promoters and entertainers can enjoy comfortable dressing rooms, new staging and the easiest load-in capabilities in the area.