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About Under The Big Top - Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum

Under The Big Top at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, NY, is a premier multi‑purpose indoor arena hosting concerts, sports, family shows, and major events. With a capacity that adapts to the show format, the venue offers modern renovations, accessible transit, plentiful parking, and a variety of seating configurations to fit any performance. Whether you’re catching a Billy Joel opening night, a Long Island Nets game, or a high‑energy UFC event, you’ll find straightforward options for getting in and enjoying the show.

We’ve got you with practical details, local lodging and dining suggestions, and clear seating and access information so you can secure your seats with ease.

Note: The venue has undergone branding changes over the years, including a period as NYCB Live Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum before returning to the Nassau Coliseum name. For planning your visit, rely on current venue details and official partners for tickets, parking passes, and accommodations. If you’re traveling with a group or planning a sports night, we’ll help you compare options and secure the best seats without the hassle.

  • Address: 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale, NY 11553
  • Capacity (depending on configuration): up to 16,000 for concerts; 14,500 for basketball/MMA/boxing; 13,900 for hockey; 4,500 for theater
  • Parking: On‑site surface lots with prepaid parking passes available via Ticketmaster; lots open ~2 hours before doors; designated spots for veterans, disabled, and VIPs
  • Transit: Accessible via LIRR Hempstead Branch and NICE bus routes N43, N48, N70, N71
  • Nearby hotels: The Long Island Marriott in Garden City is listed as the official hotel for events at the Coliseum
  • Notable events: WrestleMania II partial venue, UFC on FOX 25 (Weidman vs. Gastelum) in 2017, Billy Joel’s post‑renovation opening concert, plus Long Island Nets games and countless concerts

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: up to 16,000 for concerts; 14,500 for basketball/MMA/boxing; 13,900 for hockey; 4,500 for theater configurations.
  • Address: 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale, NY 11553.
  • Venue type: Multi‑purpose indoor arena (hosts concerts, sports, family shows); renovated and reopened in 2017 as NYCB Live Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, later branded Nassau Coliseum.
  • Seating chart: Available configurations include Hockey Seating Chart, End‑Stage Concert, Basketball Seating Chart, Wrestling Seating Chart, and Center Stage Seating Chart (maps available on the venue’s site).
  • Parking: On-site surface lots; parking passes can be prepaid via Ticketmaster; lots open about two hours before doors; designated spots for veterans, disabled, and VIPs.
  • Transit: Accessible by LI Rail (LIRR Hempstead Branch) and NICE bus routes N43, N48, N70, N71.
  • Nearby hotels: The Long Island Marriott in Garden City is listed as the official hotel (near the Coliseum).
  • Notable events hosted: WrestleMania II (1986) partial venue; UFC on FOX 25 (Weidman vs. Gastelum) in 2017; Billy Joel’s post‑renovation opening concert on April 5, 2017; Long Island Nets games and other major concerts/sports.
  • Renamed/demolished: The venue was renamed NYCB Live’s Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum during naming‑rights (2017–2020) and is not demolished; it is currently branded Nassau Coliseum.