Cruzan Amphitheatre, Open-air amphitheatre in West Palm Beach, Florida, United States
Cruzan Amphitheatre is an outdoor performing arts venue in West Palm Beach featuring both covered seating and open lawn areas for audiences. The facility accommodates roughly 20,000 people and is designed for concerts and live performances of all types.
The venue opened in 1996 as a major addition to the region's live music infrastructure. Over the decades, it has undergone multiple name changes reflecting different ownership and sponsorship periods.
The name Coral Sky came from the seats facing west toward the sunset; many locals still use it after repeated sponsor renamings. Dave Matthews Band has played here more than 30 times since 1996, often two nights a year from 2002. Phish's November 2, 1996 show with percussionist Karl Perazzo was released as the Coral Sky DVD in 2010.
Visitors should plan for traffic and parking conditions, especially during popular events, and arrive with extra time in mind. The venue has specific entry guidelines regarding permitted items, so checking these in advance makes the visit smoother.
The venue has had more name changes than any other amphitheatre in the United States, from Coral Sky in 1996 through Mars Music, Sound Advice, Cruzan, Perfect Vodka and iTHINK Financial. The original name referred to seats facing west into the sunset. Dave Matthews Band has played here more than 30 times since 1996.
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