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About Tingley Coliseum

Welcome to the premier venue at Expo New Mexico, Tingley Coliseum. With configurable seating layouts by event, this historic indoor arena has hosted legends and major events—from Elvis Presley in the 1970s to modern festivals and rodeo showcases. Located at 300 San Pedro Drive NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108, Tingley Coliseum is a cornerstone of the city’s live entertainment and rodeo scene.

Whether you’re here for a concert, boxing, rodeo, or a festival, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining to make your visit easy and enjoyable.

Seating overview: Tingley Coliseum features a bowl design with fixed seating across different levels. Capacity varies by show, with a typical total around 11,571 seats and configurable layouts to suit different events. If you’re securing tickets, you’ll see great seats and the section you want details reflected for each performance; we’ve got you.

Parking: On-site fairgrounds parking is available, typically around the best available price per vehicle. Plan ahead for event days, as parking demand can vary with events and crowds.

Transit & Getting There: Expo New Mexico is served by ABQ RIDE routes and is accessible via Rio Metro/ABQ transit connections nearby. Consider rideshare options for convenience during busy event days.

Nearby hotels & dining: For a comfortable stay within easy reach, consider hotels in the area and nearby dining options. We can point you to trusted affiliates for convenience and value.

Notable history: Tingley Coliseum is renowned for hosting Elvis Presley in the 1970s, Miss USA 1987, boxing bouts, rodeo events, the Gathering of Nations, as well as Monster Jam and NM State Fair events. The venue’s legacy adds to the excitement of every show you attend.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: 11,571 seats (fixed seating ~9,286; configuration varies by event).
  • Address: 300 San Pedro Drive NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108.
  • Venue type: Indoor multi‑purpose arena on the Expo New Mexico (formerly NM State Fairgrounds) grounds.
  • Seating chart: Three-tier bowl (100s floor, 200s mid, 300s upper); configurations vary by show.
  • Parking: On-site fairgrounds parking, typically around $10 per vehicle.
  • Transit: Nearby ABQ RIDE routes (e.g., Route 66) serve Expo NM; Rio Metro/ABQ transit access is available nearby.
  • Nearby hotels: Albuquerque Marriott, Embassy Suites by Hilton Albuquerque Downtown, Ramada Plaza Albuquerque Midtown, Holiday Inn & Suites Albuquerque North I-25.
  • Notable events hosted: Elvis Presley (1972); Miss USA 1987; Floyd Mayweather Jr. early career bout; Ty Murray Invitational (1997–2008); Gathering of Nations (hosted at Tingley in recent years); Monster Jam and NM State Fair events.