Garrett Coliseum Tickets

Garrett Coliseum Tickets & Events

A classic mid-century coliseum on Alabama's state agricultural grounds in Montgomery, Garrett Coliseum hosts rodeos, horse shows, concerts, agricultural fairs, trade shows, festivals, and community events around a large indoor arena floor. Garrett Coliseum tickets put you inside one of the city's long-standing large-capacity venues, where banked seating surrounds the action and the surrounding grounds extend the event experience into barns and exhibition areas.

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 Garrett Coliseum

Garrett Coliseum opened in 1951 as the State Coliseum and was later named for Judge R.F. Garrett. Located at 1555 Federal Drive in Montgomery, Alabama, it is owned by the State of Alabama and operated in connection with the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries and the state agricultural grounds. In a full coliseum configuration, capacity is approximately 11,000 to 12,000, with event setups adjusting downward for concerts, equestrian events, expos, and smaller productions.

The venue has long been a Montgomery landmark and a historic large-capacity indoor setting for live events. Its calendar includes concerts, horse shows, Western Pleasure events, rodeos, agricultural fairs, livestock events, trade shows, shopping bazaars, festivals, family shows, and community resource events. Across several decades, Garrett Coliseum has been especially known as a home for equestrian events, rodeos, and agricultural shows.

Its defining feature is a large central arena floor ringed by banked coliseum seating, with barns and exhibition spaces on the surrounding grounds supporting fairs, expos, and livestock events.

Location & Transportation

Garrett Coliseum is located at 1555 Federal Drive, Montgomery, AL 36107 — on the state agricultural grounds in Montgomery, with car access from the city's interstate network.

Driving and Parking: Garrett Coliseum is oriented toward car access, and on-site and adjacent surface parking is available on the coliseum grounds. The venue is roughly an hour and twenty minutes from Birmingham by car, and larger concerts and rodeos can create heavier arrival traffic as parking areas fill.

Transit: Montgomery Transit, also known as “The M,” provides fixed-route bus service in the city, though public transit is not the primary way most guests reach the venue. Driving, rideshare, or hotel-based transportation is generally more practical for most eventgoers.

Rideshare: Uber and Lyft operate in Montgomery and can drop off and pick up at the venue. After larger events, standard post-show waits can apply as crowds leave the coliseum grounds at the same time.

Nearby Accommodation: Multiple hotels are available across Montgomery, including clusters near the interstates and in the downtown area. Staying within a short drive of Garrett Coliseum makes arrival and departure easier, especially for evening concerts, rodeos, and multi-day fair or equestrian events.

Venue Navigation

Garrett Coliseum is built around a central arena floor with banked seating in a single primary coliseum bowl. Understanding whether your event is centered in the main coliseum or uses the adjacent barns and exhibition areas can make arrival smoother, especially for fairs and equestrian events.

Entrances and Access: Main public entrances lead into the coliseum concourse surrounding the arena bowl. Additional access points serve the arena floor and the adjacent barns and exhibition areas used for fairs, expos, livestock events, and horse shows.

Seating Levels: Seating is arranged in one primary bowl around the central floor, with concourse access around the perimeter. Depending on the event, the available seating sections can shift for rodeos, equestrian competitions, concerts, expos, or general admission setups.

Accessibility: Accessible parking and seating are available at Garrett Coliseum.

Getting to Your Section: Guests enter through the perimeter concourse, then move into banked seating around the arena floor. Staff and venue signage help direct guests to the appropriate sections, floor areas, barns, or exhibition spaces based on the event layout.

Dining Options

Inside Garrett Coliseum

Concessions are typically available during events at Garrett Coliseum. Because the venue hosts a broad range of event types — from concerts and rodeos to fairs, bazaars, and community events — food service can vary by show, promoter, and setup.

Outside the Venue — Montgomery

Dining options are available throughout Montgomery, including nearby commercial corridors and the downtown area. For the easiest event-day plan, many guests choose to eat before arriving, then head to the coliseum grounds with extra time for parking and entry.

Security & Policies

Garrett Coliseum 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.

Bag Policy: Bag restrictions and screening may apply for larger ticketed shows at Garrett Coliseum. Policies can vary by event and promoter, so arriving with a small, compliant bag helps keep entry moving.

Commonly Prohibited Items: Weapons, outside food and drink, and items restricted by the event or promoter are typically prohibited. Other items deemed a safety risk may also be restricted at entry.

Entry Procedures: Expect ticket verification at entry and bag checks for larger events. Having your digital tickets ready before you reach the entrance can help speed up the process.

Other Venues in the Montgomery Area

Garrett Coliseum is one of Montgomery's long-running large-capacity indoor venues, especially for rodeos, equestrian events, fairs, concerts, and community gatherings. The Montgomery area also offers theaters, stadiums, outdoor venues, and performing arts spaces across the metro.

• Montgomery Performing Arts Centre Tickets — Downtown theater hosting concerts, Broadway-style shows, and performances inside the Renaissance Montgomery complex
• Riverwalk Stadium Tickets — Downtown ballpark, home of the Montgomery Biscuits (Minor League Baseball, Double-A)
• Cramton Bowl Tickets — Historic outdoor stadium hosting football, soccer, and events
• Cramton Bowl Multiplex Tickets — Adjacent indoor exhibition and event space for concerts, expos, and sporting events
• Montgomery Whitewater Tickets — Outdoor recreation and event venue hosting concerts and festivals
• Davis Theatre for the Performing Arts Tickets — Historic downtown theater for concerts and performances at Troy University
• Alabama Shakespeare Festival Tickets — Major professional theater complex presenting a season of stage productions
• Dunn-Oliver Acadome Tickets — Arena on the Alabama State University campus hosting basketball and events
• Freedom Pavilion Tickets — Outdoor pavilion and events space used for concerts and gatherings

How Much Do Tickets to Garrett Coliseum Cost?

Garrett Coliseum ticket prices vary significantly depending on the type of event, the artist or act, seating section, and demand — which is what you'd expect from a venue that hosts everything from low-cost community events and bazaars to concerts, rodeos, and equestrian shows.

Agricultural fairs, shopping bazaars, and community events are often free to low-cost, with ticketed admission that can start very low, roughly in the $5 to $20 range.

Equestrian shows and rodeos are typically modestly priced, often running roughly $10 to $35 depending on the event, demand, and seat location relative to the floor.

Concerts at Garrett Coliseum are usually mid-range, with many tickets roughly in the $25 to $75+ range. Marquee acts, stronger demand, and seats closer to the floor or stage can push prices higher.

For in-demand concerts and rodeos, buying earlier generally gives you better seat options and better pricing. As inventory shrinks and the date approaches, prices for the best remaining sections can rise.

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Garrett Coliseum Seating Guide

Garrett Coliseum seating is built around a single primary bowl of banked seats surrounding a central arena floor. Because the layout can change for equestrian events, rodeos, concerts, expos, and general admission events, reviewing the event map before buying is an important step.

Best Seats at Garrett Coliseum

• Best value: Upper and end sections of the bowl are typically the most affordable options, offering a broad view of the floor or stage at a lower price point.
• Closest to the action: Floor seats and lower-bowl ringside seating place you nearest to the central arena floor, making them strong choices for rodeos, equestrian events, and concerts when that setup is available.
• Best overall experience: Center-side lower bowl sections provide balanced sightlines to the floor or stage, combining proximity with a clear view of the event layout.
• General admission: Some Garrett Coliseum events use general admission, giving guests more flexibility depending on the specific setup and event format.

Garrett Coliseum Seating Chart

You can view an interactive seating map for Garrett Coliseum 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 floor or stage, 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 floor or stage, and whether you're on the arena floor, in the lower bowl, or in upper and end sections of the bowl — so the tickets you choose match exactly what you're looking for on event night.

Getting Ready for Your Garrett Coliseum Event

Once your tickets are confirmed, a few practical preparations make your visit run significantly smoother — especially at a car-oriented venue with on-site lots, coliseum seating, and event layouts that can include the main arena, barns, and exhibition areas.

• 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. For larger concerts and rodeos, give yourself extra time for parking and entry. The venue is car-oriented, and on-site lots can become busy as crowds arrive.
• Wear the right footwear. Garrett Coliseum has banked seating with stairs, and equestrian or fair events can involve walking across arena and barn areas. Supportive shoes are a smart choice.
• Dress in layers. Events are primarily indoors, but some older halls have limited climate control and can feel warm or have poor airflow. Dress for comfort based on the event.
• Build extra time into your transit plan. Because most guests arrive by car, larger shows can create added demand around parking and entry points.
• Know your entrance. Look at your event details before arriving so you know whether your event uses the main coliseum, adjacent barns, or exhibition areas.
• Check the bag policy in advance. Reviewing the venue's guidelines before packing prevents delays at security.

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Garrett Coliseum events — particularly marquee concerts, popular rodeos, and major equestrian events — 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 Garrett Coliseum tickets now and lock in your spot before inventory moves.

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