Paul E. Tsongas Arena Schedule
Fri - 04/06/07 - Armor For Sleep
Fri - 04/06/07 - Taking Back Sunday
Fri - 04/06/07 - Underoath
Sat - 04/21/07 - Little Big Town
Sat - 04/21/07 - Martina McBride
Sat - 04/21/07 - Rodney Atkins
Sun - 04/29/07 - The Killers
Thu - 05/17/07 - Heaven And Hell
Thu - 05/17/07 - Machine Head
Thu - 05/17/07 - Megadeth
Opened and dedicated on January 27th, 1998, the arena proudly bears the name of the late Senator Paul E. Tsongas, a Lowell native. We are one of Massachusetts newest venues providing quality entertainment for all ages. The arena is home to the Lowell Devils, of the American Hockey League and the NCAA Division I UMass-Lowell River Hawks hockey team.
In addition to exciting hockey action, the arena hosts concerts, family shows, sporting events, tradeshows and conferences. Some of the world's biggest stars have performed before capacity crowds. We can seat 6,500 patrons for hockey and up to 7,800 for concerts without losing the intimate feeling needed for a memorable experience.
The Tsongas Arena is the only full service, multi-purpose, mid-sized venue serving the region. Also featuring a beautifully landscaped outdoor area, function rooms overlooking the Merrimack River and a spacious lobby, the arena is perfect for all types of events - whether they be business meetings or major shows!
Located only minutes off I-495, the arena is a convenient drive from Boston or New Hampshire. With ample affordable parking, a wide variety of refreshing concessions, clear sight lines and professional service, patrons are sure to return again and again.
SMG, a leader in the facility management industry, manages the Tsongas Arena on behalf of the city of Lowell. Based in Philadelphia, SMG provides management and consulting services for arenas, stadiums and convention centers worldwide.
Floor size: The floor portion of the arena is a standard NHL hockey rink 200ft. X 85ft; the 42 in. high (concrete to cap rail) dasher boards can only be removed at the bottom of each isle, and there is no retractable seating.
Fire Aisles: 6ft on concourse; 4ft. Minimum on the floor seating.
Over 1500 padded, cloth upholstered folding chairs are available for floor seating.
Standard stage setup is 40 ft. deep X 60 ft. wide X 4 ft. tall, 8 ft. wide X 24 ft. deep sound wings SL & SR, and a front of house mixer riser 12 ft. deep X 16 ft. wide X 1ft. tall - 100 ft. from the down stage edge. Maximum stage setup is 48 ft. deep X 68 ft. wide X 4ft. tall, 16 ft. wide by 24 ft. deep sound wings SR & SL, and a front of the house mixer riser 16 ft. deep X 24 ft. wide X 1 ft. tall, 100 ft. from the down stage edge. All stage equipment is manufactured by StageRight and stage decks bridge between supports.
The Arena also has one ADA compliant handicap ramp, 3 portable rolling stairs capable of clamping to a stage from 4 ft. to 6 ft. in height.
The Tsongas Arena has a state of the art HVAC system that creates a comfortable environment for fans whether it is 40 below in February or hot and humid in August. The rink environment is closely monitored for air quality according to Commonwealth of Massachusetts Health Regulations and has never failed the "Requirements To Maintain Air Quality In indoor Skating Rinks" State Sanitary Code, Chapter XI.
The UMass-Lowell River Hawks are a NCAA Division I hockey team competing in the Hockey East Conference. Arguably the best college hockey conference in the nation, the River Hawks battle national powers New Hampshire Wildcats, Maine Black Bears, Boston University Terriers, Boston College Eagles and many others for top honors.
Traveling on I - 495, follow signs for the Lowell Connector – Exit 35C
Traveling on Rte. 3, you need to pick up 495 to the Lowell Connector (follow signs for the Connector). Once you are on 495, you will take Exit 35C (Lowell Connector).
Exit off the Lowell Connector at Exit 5B - Thorndike Street.
This will take you directly on Thorndike St. where you will merge with traffic, please continue to stay in the right lane. This road will bring you directly in front of the Tsongas Arena after approximately eight (8) traffic lights.
**Please note that Thorndike Street changes names several times: Thorndike Street turns into Dutton which turns into Arcand which then ends up turning into Martin Luther King Jr. Way.
Stay straight through 7 lights (at the 7th light, you will have City Hall - tall gray stone clock tower to your left.) The next intersection brings you to the intersection of Fr. Morrissette Blvd. and Martin Luther King, Jr. Way. Cross over Father Morrissette Blvd. and enter the rotary located directly in front of the Tsongas Arena. You should be able to see the arena straight ahead.
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