The Garrett Coliseum is a 12,500-seat multi-purpose arena in Montgomery, AL. The arena is the centerpiece of the Alabama Agricultural Center, home to the Alabama National Fair. It was built in 1951 an in 1963 the name was officially changed to Garrett Coliseum in memory of William Walter Garrett of Monroe County who served for many years in the state legislature and actually sponsored the legislation for construction of the coliseum. The coliseum's first event was a concert by Hank Williams. From 2005 until 2007, it was home to the Montgomery Bears of the American Indoor Football Association. The arena contains 8,500 permanent seats and can seat up to 10,500 for end-stage shows, 12,500 boxing, wrestling and center-stage concerts. The Garrett Coliseum Complex is also home to the Alabama Open Horsemans Association State Championship Horse Show, which is held every year on Labor Day Weekend.
Garrett Coliseum is unique among indoor arenas for its bandstand which is located at the coliseum's stage end. The Garrett Coliseum has been host to world famous entertainers such as Elvis Presley, Elton John, Prince and Kenny Chesney.
