Cox Convention Center Tickets

Cox Convention Center Tickets & Events

Cox Convention Center has long been part of downtown Oklahoma City's event core, standing beside the Myriad Botanical Gardens with an arena, exhibit halls, meeting rooms, and ballroom under one complex. Cox Convention Center tickets connect fans with a venue known for concerts, family shows, conventions, trade shows, receptions, and sporting events in the center of the city.

This page covers everything you need to know before you go — from finding the right seats to getting there, navigating the venue, and buying with confidence.

About Cox Convention Center

Cox Convention Center opened in 1972 as the Myriad Convention Center and was renamed Cox Convention Center in 2008 under a naming-rights deal. Located at One Myriad Gardens in downtown Oklahoma City, it was owned by the City of Oklahoma City and operated by ASM Global, formerly SMG. The complex included a multi-purpose arena with an approximate capacity of 13,000 to 15,000 depending on configuration, along with roughly 100,000 square feet of exhibit space, a ballroom, and meeting rooms.

For decades, Cox Convention Center served as Oklahoma City's primary downtown convention and mid-size event complex, supporting the city's downtown revitalization before the newer Oklahoma City Convention Center opened in 2021 and Paycom Center became the city's primary major-event arena next door. Its event history includes concerts, family shows, trade shows, conventions, corporate meetings, receptions, minor-league hockey and basketball, and NBA games during the New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets' two-season stay following Hurricane Katrina.

The venue was formerly home to the Oklahoma City Blazers of the CHL, the Oklahoma City Barons of the AHL, and the New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets during their 2005–2007 relocation period, making it an important part of Oklahoma City's sports and live-event history.

Location & Transportation

Cox Convention Center is located at One Myriad Gardens, Oklahoma City, OK 73102 — in downtown Oklahoma City, adjacent to the Myriad Botanical Gardens and across the street from the city's main indoor arena.

Transit: Cox Convention Center is served by downtown Oklahoma City's EMBARK bus routes and is near the OKC Streetcar line, which connects downtown districts including Bricktown and Midtown. For guests staying or dining downtown, transit can be a practical way to move between nearby entertainment districts and the convention area.

Driving and Parking: On-site and nearby downtown parking garages and surface lots serve the area around Cox Convention Center. Downtown lots can fill on major event days, especially when events at the adjacent arena overlap with activity at the convention center, so arriving early helps reduce parking stress.

Rideshare: Rideshare drop-off and pickup are available at downtown curbside points near the venue. After large events, waits can build as crowds leave the convention center, nearby garages, and surrounding downtown venues at the same time.

Nearby Accommodation: Numerous downtown hotels are within walking distance of Cox Convention Center, with many concentrated around Bricktown and the central business district. Staying downtown gives guests easier access to the venue, nearby dining, and the broader entertainment district.

Venue Navigation

Cox Convention Center was built as a combined arena-and-convention complex, so its layout included ticketed event spaces as well as exhibit, meeting, and ballroom areas. Understanding the basic layout in advance is especially helpful when multiple events use different portions of the building.

Entrances and Access: Main entrances were located at downtown street level near the Myriad Botanical Gardens. Multiple entry points served the arena, exhibit halls, and ballroom, allowing the complex to support ticketed events, meetings, receptions, and convention programming.

Concourse Levels: The arena portion featured a bowl with lower and upper seating levels, while the convention spaces were organized into exhibit halls, a ballroom, and meeting rooms across multiple levels. Concerts and center-stage events could also add floor seating in the arena.

Accessibility: ADA-accessible seating and services were provided as part of the city-operated public facility.

Dining Options

Inside Cox Convention Center

Concessions were available during arena events at Cox Convention Center, giving guests standard event-day food and beverage options inside the building. Catering services also supported convention, banquet, and reception functions throughout the complex.

Outside the Venue — Downtown Oklahoma City

Downtown Oklahoma City offers a strong dining scene near Cox Convention Center, with Bricktown a short distance away. The Bricktown entertainment district has a dense concentration of restaurants, bars, and nightlife, while additional dining options are available throughout downtown and the central business district.

Security & Policies

Cox Convention Center maintains security and venue policies that are updated regularly and may vary by event. Before attending, reviewing the current policy on the venue's official website is strongly recommended.

Commonly Prohibited Items: Standard arena restrictions typically applied for ticketed events, including weapons, outside food and drink, and similar prohibited items. These restrictions can vary by event and are designed to support guest safety and event operations.

Entry Procedures: Bag checks and ticket verification were typical for ticketed events at Cox Convention Center. Arriving with tickets ready on your phone and bringing only event-compliant items can help speed entry.

Other Venues in the Oklahoma City Area

Cox Convention Center sits within one of Oklahoma City's most active downtown event districts, with major sports, concerts, conventions, theater, outdoor festivals, and live music all nearby. The broader Oklahoma City area gives fans multiple ways to experience live entertainment before or after an event downtown.

• Paycom Center Tickets — Home of the Oklahoma City Thunder (NBA); the city's primary indoor arena, located directly across the street
• Oklahoma City Convention Center Tickets — Modern downtown convention center that opened in 2021, succeeding the Cox Convention Center
• Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark Tickets — Home of the Oklahoma City Baseball Club (Triple-A, Pacific Coast League); downtown ballpark in the Bricktown district
• The Criterion Tickets — Mid-size downtown concert and live-music venue in Bricktown
• The Jones Assembly Tickets — Music venue and restaurant hosting concerts near downtown
• Civic Center Music Hall Tickets — Historic performing-arts theater hosting Broadway, ballet, opera, and symphony
• Tower Theatre Tickets — Restored historic theater in the Uptown 23rd district hosting concerts and events
• Oklahoma City Fairgrounds Tickets — Large multi-venue complex hosting fairs, rodeos, concerts, and exhibitions
• Zoo Amphitheatre Tickets — Outdoor concert amphitheatre near the Oklahoma City Zoo
• Scissortail Park Tickets — Downtown park hosting outdoor concerts and festivals near the convention district

How Much Do Tickets to Cox Convention Center Cost?

Cox Convention Center ticket prices vary based on the event, seat location, and demand. Premium and lower-level seats are in high demand, while upper-level sections offer strong value.

Pricing can shift by event type, performer or matchup, and seating location. Concerts, family shows, conventions, trade shows, and sporting events can all have different demand patterns, especially when an event draws a large downtown crowd.

Buying earlier generally offers better seat selection and pricing for high-demand events. As inventory shrinks and the event date approaches, prices for the best remaining sections can rise, particularly for popular concerts, marquee events, or dates that overlap with other downtown activity.

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Cox Convention Center Seating Guide

Cox Convention Center offers a flexible arena layout that can change by event type, with a lower bowl, upper level, and floor seating added for concerts and center-stage events. Understanding the seating setup before buying helps you compare proximity, sightlines, and overall value.

Best Seats at Cox Convention Center

• Best value: Upper-level seating typically offers the most affordable way to attend events at Cox Convention Center while still giving guests a full view of the arena setup.
• Closest to the action: Floor seats and lower-bowl rows nearest the stage or court put you closest to the performance, game, or center-stage event.
• Best overall experience: Lower-bowl sections along the sides are strong choices for balanced sightlines, proximity, and atmosphere.
• General admission: Floor general admission was offered for some concerts, giving fans a flexible standing-room experience when that layout was used.

Cox Convention Center Seating Chart

You can view an interactive seating map for Cox Convention Center events directly on BoxOfficeTicketSales.com while browsing available listings. The map lets you compare sections side by side, check row depth and distance from the stage or court, and see real-time pricing for what's currently available — all before committing to a purchase.

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Yes. The interactive seat map on BoxOfficeTicketSales.com shows your exact section and row placement before you buy. Use it to understand your position in the venue, your distance from the stage or court, and whether you're in the lower bowl, on the upper level, or on the floor — so the tickets you choose match exactly what you're looking for on event night.

Getting Ready for Your Cox Convention Center Event

Once your tickets are confirmed, a few practical steps make your visit run significantly smoother — especially at a downtown multi-hall venue where parking, entrances, and event traffic can vary by schedule.

• Download your tickets before you leave. Save your tickets to your phone's wallet or screenshot them before departing so you're ready at the entrance without needing a signal.
• Charge your phone fully. Digital ticketing is standard, and your phone is your entry. A portable battery pack is worth having for a full evening.
• Arrive early. Give yourself extra time on major event days, as downtown parking and traffic can become congested when events coincide with the adjacent arena.
• Wear the right footwear. Cox Convention Center is a downtown venue with standard arena stairs and concourse walks, so comfortable shoes help when moving between entrances, seating areas, and nearby parking.
• Build extra time into your transit plan. Downtown event traffic can build quickly around overlapping events, especially near the adjacent arena and surrounding garages.
• Know your entrance. In a multi-hall complex, checking the entrance and event area on your ticket before arriving saves time when different portions of the building are in use.
• Check the bag policy in advance. Reviewing the venue's guidelines before packing prevents delays at security.

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Cox Convention Center events — particularly concerts, games, and major downtown event dates — move fast. The best-value listings disappear well before event night, and inventory for popular events tightens quickly once demand builds. If you have a specific event in mind, acting sooner gets you better seats at better prices. Browse Cox Convention Center tickets now and lock in your spot before inventory moves.

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