Walmart Arkansas Music Pavilion


The Walmart Arkansas Music Pavilion is an outdoor amphitheater located in Rogers, Arkansas. The venue opened in June 2005 as a temporary venue, becoming a permanent venue in 2014. It can hold up to 9,500 spectators.

History

The amphitheater was the creation of Suzie Stephens and Brian Crowne. The venue opened June 17, 2005 as a temporary structure in Fayetteville, Arkansas. At that time, it was located in the parking lot of the Northwest Arkansas Mall, seating 3,000. Alongside outdoor concerts, the venue also hosted weekly movie nights. In 2011, the music venue was purchased by the Walton Arts Center. Failed contract negotiations lead to moving the structure to the Washington County Fairgrounds for 2012 and 2013 seasons. The move saw a dramatic increase in ticket sales and overall turnout for events. The annual "Cox Concert Series" was launched, bringing more notable artist to perform at the site.
In January 2013, the Walton Arts Center Council announced plans build a permanent structure for the amphitheater. Wanting to remain in Northwest Arkansas, many locations were viewed however the decision was made to build in Rogers near the Pinnacle Hills Promenade. Construction began in late October 2013, with plans to complete in June 2014. In early 2014, Walmart, Inc purchased naming rights to the venue.
It opened June 7, 2014, with a performance by Blake Shelton and Hunter Hayes.

Performers

2005