Constructed with 1.6 million board feet, and 24,541,382 cubic feet of concrete the Tacoma Dome is one of the world's largest wood domed structures in the world. 

At 530 feet in diameter and 152 feet tall, the dome arena and exhibition hall is used for everything from WIAA high school sports, family shows, tradeshows, and major concerts. 

About 1 million people attend concerts such as AC/DC, The Police, the Scorpions, and Motley Crue, at the dome.

However, the dome is just one of several concert venues within a fifty mile radius.  There are venues for about any type of music - jazz, rock, pop, hip-hop, country and classical music.  The concert venues range from arenas, concert halls, theaters, auditoriums, night clubs and casinos.

Looking for a place to attend your favorite musical concert, check out the list below for some venues and their upcoming concerts.

Tacoma Dome
2727 East D St., Tacoma
www.tacomadome.org

In addition to the unique features of the dome, this concert venue boasts several seating configurations. About 65 percent of the seating is moveable making seating available for events that require between 5,000 and 23,000 seats.

Upcoming concerts include: Brooks & Dunn, Nickleback 2010 Dark Horse Tour

Emerald Queen Casino
I-5 Showroom
2024 E. 29th Street, Tacoma
www.emeraldqueen.com

This casino offers concerts throughout the year in the large showroom that doubles as an event showroom.

Upcoming concerts include: Jonny Lang and Randy Travis

Key Arena at Seattle Center
305 Harrison Street, Seattle
www.keyarena.com

Hosting more than 5000 shows and events each year, the Seattle Center includes six venues and ten cultural facilities including theaters, rehearsal facilities and museums. Also the Seattle Center serves as the home to cultural and educational organizations, sports teams, festivals, community programs and entertainment facilities.

Upcoming concerts include: Carole King & James Taylor, Eagles, and Tim McGraw

Qwest Field/ WaMu Theater
800 Occidental Ave S. Ste 100, Seattle
www.qwestfield.com

This is the home of the Seattle Seahawks as well as a venue for large concerts.

Upcoming concerts include: U2

Broadway Center for the Performing Arts
www.broadwaycenter.org
Pantages Theater
901 Broadway, Tacoma

Rialto Theater
310 S. ninth St., Tacoma

Theater on the Square
915 Broadway, Tacoma

These three venues offer classical music concerts, musicals, symphony performances and concerts. 

Upcoming concerts include: Abba the Music

Dimitriou's Jazz Alley
2033 6th Avenue, Seattle
www.jazzalley.com

Upcoming concerts include:  Chick Corea, Gary Burton Duets, Susana Baca, Anat Cohen, Benny Green, Peter Washington, and Lewis Nash.

Showbox at the Market
1426 1st Ave, (between Pike St & Union St), Seattle
www.showboxonline.com/market

Since its inception in 1939, this venue has featured acts ranging from Al Jolson, Mae West, Gypsy Rose Lee, Jimmy Durante and Dizzy Gillespie to The Police, X, and Blondie. More recently Snoop Dogg, Dave Matthews, Kanye West, Robin Williams, and Modest Mouse have appeared at the venue.

Upcoming concerts include: Brad, Dark Star Orchestra, Public Image Limited, and Fight to Mars

Meany Hall for the Performing Arts
University of Washington
Intersection of 15th Ave NE and NE 40th St., Seattle
www.meany.org

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