Iconic Dallas, TX Venue – Dos Equis Pavilion

Dos Equis Pavilion History

Set in the National Historic Landmark environs of Fair Park, the Dos Equis Pavilion has been synonymous with music in Dallas since it first opened as the Coca-Cola Starplex Amphitheatre in 1988. It’s been the Smirnoff Music Centre, Superpages.com Center and Gexa Energy Pavilion in between, finally becoming the Dos Equis Pavilion in 2018. Over the years the venue has hosted music festivals making a major cultural impact, like Lollapalooza, the H.O.R.D.E. tour, Lilith Fair, Ozzfest and the Vans Warped Tour.

Dos Equis Pavilion Performers

Between the epochal festivals and high-profile concerts, you’d be hard-pressed to find a legendary performer in any genre who hasn’t appeared at Dos Equis Pavilion. Willie Nelson, Frank Sinatra, Tom Petty, Cher, Miles Davis, Metallica, Gloria Estefan, Snoop Dogg, Dolly Parton, Janet Jackson — the list is as long as it is jaw-dropping.

Planning Your Visit to the Dos Equis Pavilion

You’ll find an extensive array of food and drink concessions at the Pavilion, including ArtBird’s Southern comfort food, Questlove’s Cheesesteaks, and Dog Haus franks and sausages. If you feel like dining outside the venue, great choices lie less than a mile away. Snap up Cajun-style seafood at Aunt Irene’s Kitchen, grab a chicken and steak fajita at Bo-Leo’s Taco Shack or tuck into some traditional American fare at the Old Mill Inn.

Dos Equis Pavilion Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Dos Equis Pavilion parking options?

General parking for the Pavilion is available in Fair Park at gates 8-13. Permit-only premium parking is also available at gate 8, and there’s a limited amount of VIP parking at gate 9.

Does the Dos Equis Pavilion serve food?

The Pavilion has in-house food and drink concessions, but there are lots of other options within walking distance of the venue.

What are the seating options at the Dos Equis Pavilion?

The closest you can get to the stage at the 20,000-capacity Pavilion is the standing-room-only pit. There are two levels behind that, and at the rear of the venue is a general-admission lawn. Premium box seats are also available. For tickets, go here.

What are the Dos Equis Pavilion safety & security guidelines?

Gates into the Pavilion generally open 90 minutes before the scheduled performance time. The venue prohibits outside food, drink, coolers, umbrellas and lawn chairs. For more details on safety guidelines, contact the venue at (214) 421-1111.