FAQ
*Call the Fairfield Inn & Suites at (573) 250-7020 and mention the special offer of 15% off when you attend ANY event at the Black River Coliseum!*
Absolutely! The Coliseum offers several hundred parking stalls in a huge surface lot located directly across the street from the facility. Also, the Coliseum offers accessible parking attached to the facility, literally just a few steps from the back doors. These entrances are located behind the building (west side) for Accessible Seating patrons. Finally, all parking is free of charge!
Our state-of-the-art 115,000 square foot multi-purpose facility houses concerts, bull riding, cage fights, family shows, trade shows, conferences, banquets, and an endless variety of events. Our unique design allows us to accommodate every event with intimate seating and proximity creating the perfect setting for each attendee. We offer a seating capacity of up to 5,000 and average 4,500 for concerts and sporting events. With full facility access we accommodate business meetings, internet training classes, receptions, and seminars.
Click here to see a schedule and description of upcoming events we hope you can attend.
The Black River Coliseum is located at 301 South 5th Street in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. To see a map of the Coliseum, please click Here
EAST- Take HWY 60 West to Poplar Bluff, merge on to 67 south. Turn left on Business HWY 60, proceed to 5th Street. Turn right onto 5th, proceed 5 blocks to the Coliseum.
WEST- Take HWY 60 East to Poplar Bluff, merge on to 67 south. Turn left on Business HWY 60, proceed to 5th Street. Turn right onto 5th, proceed 5 blocks to the Coliseum.
NORTH- Take HWY 67 south to Business HWY 60 proceed to 5th Street. Turn right onto 5th, proceed 5 blocks to the Coliseum.
SOUTH- Take I-55 north to HWY 60 and proceed to 5th Street. Turn right onto 5th, proceed 5 blocks to the Coliseum.
Not usually. In fact, the Web site features pictures that show points of view from each different section. Feel free to preview as many sections as you like and pick your favorite to ensure you’ll always get the seat you want! For concert seating, click here.
For most events, non-professional still cameras are allowed. HOWEVER, each concert has their own guidelines and restrictions on picture taking. Please watch for signs that say NO CAMERAS ALLOWED to be certain. When you see this simply return your camera to your vehicle and lock it safely inside. We do ask that patrons refrain from bringing and using any form of video recording devices, including cell phones with recording capabilities.
For most events, the Black River Coliseum operates 2 concession stands. For larger events an additional 3rd stand is opened.
The following menu items are available at our concession stands: Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, BBQ, Chili Dogs, Pizza, Pretzels, Nachos, Deli Pickles, Candy, Sodas and Coffee.
The Coliseum offers accessible parking attached to the facility, literally just a few steps from the back doors. These entrances are located behind the building (west side) for Accessible Seating patrons.There are several options available for patrons requesting accessible seating.You may contact our Box Office directly during normal business hours Monday through Friday between 8am and 5pm and one of our staff members will assist you in reviewing these options in person to determining which one works best for you. You may also purchase Accessible seating through Ticketmaster directly. Simply click on the event of your choice at www.ticketmaster.com/brc and the map will show you what is available to choose from for each show.
For the safety and protection of all, we ask our patrons to refrain from bringing with them any of the following items: Cans, Glass bottles, coolers, plastic beverage containers, food or beverage of any kind, helium balloons, pets (other than service animals), laser pointers, sticks (excluding those on pennants or flags) and weapons of any sort.
Backpacks and carry-ons are allowed, but are subject to search at the discretion of Black River Coliseum officials.
Our Box office is open at the following times for your convenience:
8:00am to 5:00pm on Monday through Friday
Closed for all major holidays.
Box Office open from 8:00am through start of main act for weekday events, open 12:00 pm for weekend events. Box Office phone is 573-686-8001.
Box office parking available.
Will Call/Box Office located at main entrance to facility. Outside box office is only in use during the day of “ON SALE” and the “DAY OF EVENT”. All other transactions take place within the lobby at the main box office.
The Black River Coliseum is a great place to hold just about any type of event imaginable. For more information about scheduling your event here, please reference either the Meeting and Convention Planning tab or the Promotor tab located to the left.