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For inquiries about KeyArena events, ticketing, and other general information, please contact Seattle Center Customer Service at 206-684-7200 or customer@seattle.gov.

Promoter and rental inquiries only, please contact Sheryl Brown, Sr. Event Sales Representative for KeyArena, at 206-684-7209 or sheryl.brown@seattle.gov.

The award winning KeyArena at Seattle Center has entertained more than 10 million guests as Seattle's premier venue for sports, concerts and family entertainment. Its unique design provides sports and concert fans an intimate entertainment experience with spectacular sightlines and acoustics, uncommon in arenas of similar size. Amenities include convenient concession and merchandise areas and a nearby five-story parking garage for more than 600 vehicles.

Home to the Seattle Storm and Thunderbirds, KeyArena at Seattle Center also hosts entertainment's most acclaimed talent from music's biggest stars to popular family shows. Since its opening in 1995, KeyArena has hosted over 200 concerts including Aerosmith, Jose Carreras, Pearl Jam, Celine Dion, Elton John, Garth Brooks, Van Halen and The Police. We have entertained thousands of families with shows from Disney On Ice, Stars On Ice, WWE, NCAA and more.

Production Guide
Production Information Summary
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Event Information

Production Information Summary
Stage
  • Main concert stage: StageRight 40' x 60' x 4'-6.5' adjustable height rolling stage. Numerous stage size configurations are possible (Ask the ESR for various size options)
  • Mix position platforms: Wenger Versalite, 4' X 8', can be 8", 16", 24" or 32", total of 15 pieces, skirting and handrails available
  • Barricade: Steel, 180', sound transparent

Ticketing
Ticketmaster, Seattle Center's exclusive ticketing agent offers outlet, phone and Internet ticketing services.

Marketing & Promotion
Marketing and promotion for your event includes: website, reader boards, campus-wide kiosks, daily events line, staffed customer service center and an opportunity to purchase print advertising at Seattle Center rates.

Technology
CCPI, Seattle Center's exclusive telecommunications provider offers Internet, data networking, video conferencing, voice lines, fax lines, credit card lines, speakerphones, wireless service, ISDN, equipment rental and 24 hr. service support.

Rigging

Height of rigging pipes from Arena floor92'
Distance between rigging pipes / center to center8'
Load Limits: Per any 5' span5,000 lbs.
Per any quadrant50,000 lbs.
Overall capacity120,000 lbs.
Dimensions104' x 72'

Floor Load

  • Room to load or unload 2 trucks at once in southwest corner of event level (level 1)
  • Truck elevator for one of these two slots rated for 100,000 lbs. gross weight
  • 70' in length x 9' 2" in width, can be used to lower semi truck down to floor level, roll off load, only one truck load and unload on elevator at a time
  • Truck loading door is 27' 6" wide x 18' 6" high

Curtain System
South End black drape: Along south end, behind stage -- stage crew attaches on event day

   
Catering
From backstage catering for U2 and Pearl Jam, to receptions and box lunches for thousands at corporate events including Starbucks conferences, to fine dining in suites and clubs, ARAMARK does it all at KeyArena. Akin to five star dining, it's about food presentation and world-class service -- not to mention exquisite cuisine and customized menus for each client location we serve. ARAMARK also provides concession services for KeyArena fans at games, concerts, and other events.

In addition, ARAMARK is an approved caterer for events in Seattle Center's other meeting and exhibit facilities. As one of the two on-site caterers at Seattle Center, ARAMARK is here to meet all your catering needs.

For more information please contact:

Lara Anderson
Suites/Catering Sales
ARAMARK @ KeyArena
(206) 448-6790
anderson-lara@aramark.com

Or visit ARAMARK's website at:

ttp://www.ps.aramark.com/keyarena

Rates

Rates for KeyArena vary; please contact the Seattle Center Event Sales team for details at 206-684-7202

 
 
 
 
 
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Seattle Center draws you in. Its vibrant pulse brings together people of all ages and walks of life to create thousands of extraordinary experiences that enrich millions of lives each year.  Entertainment options abound - starting with 63 free and low cost public programs and over 5,000 shows and events annually. The 74-acre campus, with its 17 acres of open space, is welcoming to all - and is home to more than 30 cultural, educational, sports and entertainment organizations.  This treasured urban park exists to delight and inspire the human spirit in each person and bring our rich and varied community together. The 12 million visitors to Seattle Center each year generate $1.15 billion in business activity and $387 million in labor income for King County.
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