Located in the heart of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, The Mississippi Coast Coliseum is the largest beachfront facility of its kind in the South. The Coast Coliseum continues to be the crowd favorite for sports and live entertainment, drawing year-round attendees. Since its opening in 1977, the Coast landmark has played host to Broadway theater, comedians, professional sports, rodeos, festivals, circuses, and world-class performances by artists such as Elton John, Luciano Pavarotti, The Eagles and Cher. The Arena is flexible enough to accommodate anything from an intimate theater crowd to full festival seating. All seats are comfortably upholstered, in addition we offer state-of-the-art electrical/lighting systems and ceilings, luxurious dressing rooms, and a parking garage.