Auditorio Banamex

Auditorio Banamex
Former names Auditorio Fundidora (1994-1995)
Auditorio Coca-Cola (1995-2007)
Auditorio Banamex (2010-Present)
Location Fundidora Park
Monterrey, Nuevo León
Coordinates 25°40′40″N 100°16′51″W / 25.677677°N 100.280732°W / 25.677677; -100.280732Coordinates: 25°40′40″N 100°16′51″W / 25.677677°N 100.280732°W / 25.677677; -100.280732
Owner Ciudad de Monterrey
Operator OCESA
Capacity 23,122 (original)
7,000 to 8,200 (2010-present)
Construction
Opened 1994
Renovated 2010
Closed 2007-2010
Website
www.auditoriobanamex.com.mx

Auditorio Banamex (former Auditorio Coca-Cola or Auditorio Fundidora) is an indoor amphitheatre, located in Fundidora Park, in Monterrey, Nuevo León. It was the primary venue for concerts until the Arena Monterrey opened in 2003. The amphitheatre opened in 1994 with a sponsorship by The Coca-Cola Company. When the venue was used less frequently, Mexican financial group Grupo Financiero Banamex, became its new sponsor with a $20 million investment. The venue closed for nearly two years to set forth renovations, which included updating the overall structure of the venue, converting it to an indoor amphitheatre.[1] Additional upgrades included showrooms, a lounge along with other recreational areas.

The venue reopened in September 2010 with a three-month-long celebration, featuring concerts by: Vicente Fernández, Alejandra Guzmán, Chayanne, Marco Antonio Solís and Miguel Bosé.[2] The amphitheatre is used for mid-sized concerts, attracting numerous international performers every year.

Notable performers

See also

References

  1. ↑ "El Auditorio Banamex está listo para abrir sus puertas" [The Banamex Auditorium is ready to open its doors]. Ocesa (in Spanish). August 2010. Archived from the original on 3 November 2011. Retrieved 3 November 2011.
  2. ↑ Chantaka, Aracely (11 August 2011). "Auditorio Banamex presenta su elenco" [Auditorium Banamex presents its cast]. Vanguardia (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 3 November 2011. Retrieved 3 November 2011.
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