Coliseo Centenario, multi-purpose complex in Torreón, Mexico
Coliseo Centenario is a bullring and multi-purpose venue beside the Expoferia in Torreón, built in a style recalling the Roman colosseum. Its ring measures 39 metres across, surrounded by seating for 11,500 people, 60 luxury boxes, two restaurants at ring level, bars, air conditioning and a bullfighting museum.
The Coliseo Centenario opened on 8 February 2008 with a bullfight featuring Pablo Hermoso de Mendoza, Eulalio López "Zotoluco" and Ignacio Garibay; the first bull, from Bernardo de Quirós, was named Centenario. Its first concert followed on 14 February 2008 by the remaining members of The Doors. A fire caused by pyrotechnics damaged its roof in February 2016, after which the arches of the boxes were removed, 1,500 seats were added and acoustic panels installed.
The name Centenario comes from the first bull fought at the opening on 8 February 2008, a Bernardo de Quirós bull called Centenario. The venue hosts bullfights alongside concerts: The Doors' surviving members played the first music concert on 14 February 2008, and later acts ranged from Juan Gabriel to Maluma. It also houses a bullfighting museum and the Academia de Cultura Taurina.
The complex sits beside the Expoferia grounds in Torreón, with a large on-site parking lot. The arena is roofed and air-conditioned, and after the 2016 fire the stands gained 1,500 seats, the seats were replaced and each box now has its own bathroom. Two terraces and bars serve smokers.
The first bull fought at the opening on 8 February 2008, from Bernardo de Quirós, was named "Centenario"; bulls from Santa Bárbara were also fought. The first concert followed on 14 February 2008, played by the remaining members of The Doors. The ring measures 39 metres in diameter.
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