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Nassau Coliseum
1972Est.
Nassau Veterans Memorial · Uniondale, Long Island
Nassau
Coliseum
1255 Hempstead Turnpike · Uniondale, NY 11553
About the Venue
Long Island's legendary arena, reborn
1972
Year Opened
10K
Concert Capacity
77
Acres of Property
$180M
2017 Renovation
Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum — known simply as Nassau Coliseum or The Coliseum — is Long Island's premier entertainment arena and one of the most storied venues in the entire New York metropolitan area. Opened on February 11, 1972, it sits on 63 acres of Mitchel Field, a former Army and Air Force base, in the Town of Hempstead, Uniondale.
After serving as the home of the New York Islanders through four Stanley Cup championships, the arena closed in 2015 for an 18-month, $180 million renovation. It reopened on April 5, 2017 with a concert by Billy Joel — a fitting tribute for a building that has long been one of rock and roll's most beloved stages. The renovated façade draws on Long Island's coastal character, with aluminum fins evoking beach dunes and the cradle of aviation history.
Today the Coliseum hosts concerts, sporting events, family shows, festivals, and large-scale exhibitions across 77 acres, with configurations ranging from an intimate 3,000-seat theater layout to a full 10,000-person concert bowl — all with free high-speed Wi-Fi and a fully refreshed guest experience.
The Spaces
One arena.
Every configuration.
01
Main Arena
Up to 14,000 · Concerts & Events
The fully renovated main bowl seats up to 14,000 for major events, with a dedicated concert configuration for up to 10,000 guests. All-new seating, improved bowl circulation, and an enlarged HD LED scoreboard deliver a transformed guest experience.
02
Theater Configuration
3,000 Seats · Intimate
A unique theater-style setup transforms the arena into an intimate 3,000-seat venue, ideal for comedy shows, special performances, and productions that call for a closer connection between artist and audience.
03
Expo Center & Grounds
60,000 Sq Ft · 77 Acres
The on-site Expo Center provides 60,000 square feet of exhibition space, while 77 surrounding acres accommodate large-scale outdoor festivals, trade shows, and events that extend well beyond the arena's walls.
Events
Rock legends, championship sports,
and everything in between.
Major Concerts
Basketball
Boxing & MMA
Family Shows
Outdoor Festivals
Trade Shows & Exhibitions
History
Over fifty years
of glory
on Long Island
1972
"The Grateful Dead played here 42 times. Pink Floyd filmed here. Billy Joel reopened it. Nassau Coliseum doesn't just host concerts — it holds them forever."
1972
Nassau Coliseum opens on February 11 with an ABA game between the New York Nets and the Pittsburgh Condors. Built on 63 acres of Mitchel Field at a cost of $32 million, it immediately becomes the anchor of Long Island entertainment.
1972–2015
Home to the New York Islanders through four consecutive Stanley Cup championships (1980–83), the arena cements its identity as Long Island's cathedral of sport and music — hosting Pink Floyd, The Grateful Dead, Genesis, and Frank Zappa's final U.S. show.
2015–2017
The Coliseum closes for an 18-month, $180 million renovation. The redesigned exterior, inspired by Long Island's beach dunes and aviation heritage, gives the building a striking new identity while a fully refreshed interior raises every standard for guests.
Today
Nassau Coliseum reopened with Billy Joel on April 5, 2017 and continues as Long Island's premier arena — home of the Long Island Nets, host to the world's biggest touring acts, and a venue where more than five decades of memories live in every seat.
Location
Find Us
Address
1255 Hempstead Turnpike
Uniondale, NY 11553
Uniondale, NY 11553
Transit & Parking
LIRR Hempstead Branch to Mitchel Field.
Ample on-site parking in Lots A, B, F, G, H & I.
ADA and VIP parking available on-site.
Ample on-site parking in Lots A, B, F, G, H & I.
ADA and VIP parking available on-site.
Guest Services
(516) 654-8199
Website
nassaucoliseum.com
