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HP Pavilion
No city in the world is more closely associated with high technology than San Jose, the capital of Silicon Valley. And no facility anywhere is a better showcase for architectural excellence and technological innovation than the HP Pavilion at San Jose. Outside, a shining stainless steel facade supports a magnificent glass pyramid entry, which soars ten stories above the ground. Inside, state-of-the-art acoustics and leading-edge seismic engineering contribute to the building's growing reputation as one of the finest single concourse facilities in North America.
The building opened in September 1993, giving headline entertainment and major league sports a home in San Jose.
But completing the facility was no simple task. There are 33,000 cubic yards of concrete in the new building, the equivalent of a 3-foot sidewalk running from the building's main entrance to the South Shore of Lake Tahoe.
Structural steel used in the Pavilion weighs about the same as 300 African elephants. And if the HP Pavilion at San Jose's foundation pilings were stacked end-to-end they would stand two-and-a-half times taller than Mount Everest. The completion of the building was an important milestone in San Jose's emergence as a destination city.
The HP Pavilion at San Jose's convenient downtown location allows ticket holders to take full advantage of an urban setting -- with fine dining, bustling cafes and clubs, and a host of transportation alternatives. It's a win-win situation. The HP Pavilion at San Jose has been a boom to the downtown economy; and its setting invites patrons to make the most of a safe, compact and revitalized city center.
In addition to the more than 40 Sharks regular season home games, the HP Pavilion at San Jose hosts 120 to 180 events every year -- including Olympic athletes, Grammy award-winners and a variety of family and children's favorites. A sweeping spectrum of first-rate shows, exhibitions and competitions is no longer 50 miles away. It is in the heart of world-renowned Silicon Valley - downtown San Jose.-
Contact Info
HP Pavilion
525 W. Santa Clara Street
San Jose, CA 95113Phone: 408-287-7070
Fax: 408-287-5797
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Parking Info
Pay parking lot and free nearby street and parking lots.
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Accessibility Info
- Wheelchair Access
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NOTE: We do our best to ensure all information is accurate, however it's a good idea to visit the website or call the venue to verify the information.
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Upcoming Events
09/25/08 So You Think You Can Dance Tour 2008
10/19/08-
10/20/08Tina Turner Tour 2008
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