The Verizon Wireless Ampitheatre is at 707 Pavilion Blvd, in the north-east of Charlotte, NC 28262. For more information, please see the venue's website.

Please use public transport if you can to reach the venue. The CATS (Charlotte Area Transit System) has a stop at the UNCC campus, about 2-3 miles from the venue. Please check the CATS website for more details.

We strongly encourage you to carpool if you want to take your car. A VIP carpool parking lot will be offered on a first-come first-served basis. Each vehicle must contain 4 or more persons, and all persons must be in a seat and have their seat belt on. If approaching the venue on Pavilion Blvd. from Route 49, the Carpooling Lot entrance is in LOT C. The entrance to the Lot will be on your RIGHT and will be marked with signage at the road designating the CARPOOLING LOT.

If approaching the venue on Pavilion Blvd. from Route 29, the Carpooling Lot entrance is in LOT C. The entrance to the Lot will be on your LEFT and will be marked with signage at the road designating the CARPOOLING LOT.

Driving directions: To reach the venue from South Carolina, take I-77 N to I-85 N. Take exit 48 (I-485 East). Take the first exit for Highway 29, and make a left at the light at the end of the exit ramp. Make the first right onto Pavilion Blvd, and the Amphitheatre will be on the left.

From Points North, take I-85 S to exit 48 (I-485 East). Take the first exit for Highway 29, and make a left at the light at the end of the exit ramp. Make the first right onto Pavilion Blvd., and the Amphitheatre will be on the left

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ENVIRONMENTAL SUMMARY

The amphitheatre is located 15 miles / 25 km from downtown Charlotte. The nearest public transportation stop is 3 miles away with no shuttle to bridge between public transportation and the venue.


Carpooling:

This particular venue does not usually have enough parking spots to accommodate a sold out audience. At a typical sold out shows, the venue must park cars along side streets and amongst other commercial lots. For our show, the venue was able to fit in all cars into their own lots with room to spare. Over 520 spots were set aside for carpoolers with 4+ people per car.


Renewable Energy:

Duke Power is working on a green tariff program for renewable energy, but it is not yet available at the venue.


Recycling:

The venue offers recycling throughout the entire venue compound, partnering each garbage can with a recycling station. The venue noted a 1:1 ratio of trash to recyclables throughout the audience and parking lot areas.


Catering:

Caterers provided washable plates, cutlery, napkins, and glasses for all meals. If disposable containers were absolutely necessary, we provided biodegradable cups made from bagasse (sugar-cane paper). Caterers collected all their compostable kitchen scraps for use at a local public garden.


Concessions:

This venue is currently using a mix of biodegradable and post-consumer recyclable concessions cups.


Other green initiatives:

The venue has switched over to all high efficiency light bulbs. Taps have tap aerators and most shower heads are low flow. Office paper, toilet paper, and hand towels are made of recycled stock. They plan to continue with the carpooling initiatives.


A special thanks to Peter O'Donnell and Rob Manley for their logistical support.