The Patriot Center, a 10,000-seat arena located on the campus of George Mason University, hosts some of today’s hottest events with past concerts by performers such as Sting, Prince, R.E.M., James Taylor, Bruce Springsteen and Pearl Jam. Annual events at the Patriot Center include the Ringling Brothers & Barnum and Bailey Circus, The Harlem Globetrotters, Sesame Street Live, Disney On Ice and The Wiggles.
The Patriot Center is in the process of completing a $10 million renovation to include a new hospitality area overlooking the basketball court, new concession stands, locker rooms and bathrooms, and a new façade for the concourse and entrances.
Location
George Mason University
4500 Patriot Circle
Fairfax, Virginia
The Patriot Center is located six miles West of the Capital Beltway, just off Braddock Road, Route 620. A parking fee is included in the ticket price and there is plenty of parking available for most events.
Tickets
Tickets to most performances are available through ticketmaster
You may also find premium seating at
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Website
www.patriotcenter.com
Patriot Center
Concerts and Events at the George Mason University Patriot Center
By Rachel Cooper, About.com Guide
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