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KeyArena at Seattle Center, Seattle WA | Nearby Businesses


305 Harrison St
Seattle, WA 98109

(206) 684-7200

KeyArena began its history opening April 21, 1962 as the Washington State Pavilion for the Century 21 Exposition and Seattle World’s Fair. After the close of the Exposition, the Pavilion was remodeled as the Washington State Coliseum, one of the centerpieces of Seattle Center. The Coliseum soon became home to the Seattle SuperSonics beginning with their inaugural season in 1967. The Washington State Coliseum later was renamed the Seattle Center Coliseum and continued to be operated by the City of Seattle. The Coliseum was rebuilt from the ground up between 1994 and 1995, bringing the arena into the 21st century with state-of-the-art amenities. The remodeled facility maintained the architectural integrity of the original hyperbolic roofline by using the existing steel trusses in combination with four new main diagonal trusses. The wood, steel and concrete from the demolition were either reused in construction of the new arena or sold to recyclers. The original acoustical panels, those attached to the roof that keep the space from echoing, were refurbished and reused. The court was lowered 35 feet below street level to allow for 3,000 more seats. On April 11, 1995, the city sold the naming rights to Cleveland-based KeyCorp, the parent of KeyBank, which renamed the Coliseum as KeyArena. The doors opened on the newly renovated arena and home court for the Seattle Sonics on October 26, 1995. The arena accommodates up to 17,000 for sporting events, and with help from its flexible lay-out it is adaptable to more intimate gatherings of 5,000 to 9,000. In 2002, KeyArena welcomed the WNBA Seattle Storm. The Seattle Sonics continued to play in the arena until 2008. In 2009 this premier large events venue continued to host dozens of nationally touring concerts, family shows and conferences. It also welcomed the Rat City Rollergirls and Seattle University Men’s Basketball in its return to NCAA Division I competition.

Convention Center Near KeyArena at Seattle Center

Bell Harbor International Conference Center
Distance: 0.8 mi Competitive Analysis
2211 Alaskan Way, Pier 66
Seattle, WA 98121

(206) 441-6666

Bell Harbor International Conference Center is managed by Columbia Hospitality.

Seattle Center Exhibition Hall
Distance: 0.2 mi Competitive Analysis
305 Harrison St
Seattle, WA 98109

(206) 684-7200

Port of Seattle Pier 69
Distance: 0.6 mi Competitive Analysis
2711 Alaskan Way
Seattle, WA 98121

(206) 787-3000

International Women's Conference-Pier 69
Distance: 0.6 mi Competitive Analysis
2711 Alaskan Way
Seattle, WA 98121-1107

(206) 728-3532

Seattle Hospitality Services
Distance: 0.7 mi Competitive Analysis
1000 Dexter Ave N, Ste 502
Seattle, WA 98109-3581

(206) 623-2090

Performance Venue Near KeyArena at Seattle Center

The Crocodile
Distance: 0.7 mi Competitive Analysis
2200 2nd Ave
Seattle, WA 98121

(206) 441-4618

HISTORY: Since 1991, music fans far and wide have recognized the Crocodile as Seattle’s best live music venue. There is no other spot in the 206 with such a storied and beloved past, and no other rock and roll venue that has earned its right to occupy the hearts of so many. Among the incredible bands that have played within the walls of Belltown’s much loved living room are Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Cheap Trick, R.E.M., Mudhoney, and Yoko Ono. TODAY: We regularly host a vast range of up & coming local, national & international talent. Hip Hop, Rock, Electronic, Folk, Singer/SongWriters, Metal, Punk and Avant Garde. We also serve as a venue for showcases and private events and fundraisers. We've been honored to host Ben Gibbard, Macklemore, Wolves in the Throneroom, Zola Jesus, Thee Silver Mt Zion, YACHT, Thee Oh Sees, Neon Indian, Explosions in the Sky, Grynch, Allen Stone, Wye Oak, The Lonely Forest, Intelligence, Meat Puppets, The Melvins, Doomtree, The Head and the Heart, Cults, Joy Formidable, Pains of Being Pure at Heart, Loch Lomond, Tune Yards, Starfucker, Fresh Espresso, Bear in Heaven, Thee Satisfaction, Nada Surf, Hieroglyphics, Kulture Shock, Wovenhand and so many more incredible artists. The Back Bar has become a favorite neighborhood spot where we serve hot pizza and cold drinks 7 nights a week. There is venue programming 7 nights a week as well. When there's not killer shows in the showroom, our back bar events include intimate, sweaty local shows at a $5 cover, Happy Hour Bingo, DJs nights, Monday night open mic comedy and Tuesday night karaoke. Our online calendar has a full listing of upcoming events as well as more general info on the venue. We're proud and honored to have been a part of Seattle's music and nightlife scene for so long and excited about the new things to come. VIDEO: This is a montage of The Crocodile today: http://tinyurl.com/cjk7jgd Keep on Rockin in the Free World.

Dimitriou's Jazz Alley
Distance: 0.8 mi Competitive Analysis
2033 6th Ave
Seattle, WA 98121

(206) 441-9729

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Highway 99 Blues Club
Distance: 1.2 mi Competitive Analysis
1414 Alaskan Way
Seattle, WA 98101

(206) 382-2171

An exciting music venue and restaurant for the blues culture and music of America. Housed in a 1909 brick building on the Seattle waterfront, the Highway 99 Blues Club is inspired by the juke joints of The South and neighborhood blues clubs of Chicago. Typical line-ups emphasizes rhythm & blues and include funk, soul, Americana, roots, rockabilly, rock & roll, traditional & insurgent country, gospel, singer/songwriter and performance art. Recipient of the "Best Blues Club" Award from the Washington Blues Society 2005-2013, Recipient of the "Keeping The Blues Alive" Award from the Washington Blues Society 2010-2013, Evening Magazine's Best of Western Washington award for "Best Blues Club" 2008-2012, and recipient of Comcast-On-Demand, Best in Seattle "Best Blues Club" in 2008. Table reservations are free and available for all shows for parties from 1 - 200 people. Special event packages, full production support, venue rental and hosted company parties are available and tailored to your specific needs. Call 206-382-2171 for more information.