Lubbock Municipal ColiseumAbout Lubbock Municipal Coliseum
Lubbock Municipal Coliseum was a multi-purpose indoor arena in Lubbock, Texas, that for decades hosted concerts, sports, rodeos and community events. It functioned as the city’s primary mid-sized performance and sports venue.
The coliseum featured arena seating and floor space suitable for basketball, ice shows, concerts and rodeos, and served regional event needs when it was in operation. Over time it was superseded by newer facilities and is no longer the primary large indoor venue in Lubbock.
The building stood within the city of Lubbock and served the metropolitan area as a municipal event venue and gathering place.
- Event history: Served as the city’s principal mid-20th-century indoor arena for concerts, sporting events and community gatherings while it was active.
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Best Time to Visit Lubbock Municipal Coliseum
Site is of historical interest rather than a visiting destination; best explored via archives and local historical tours.
Weather & Climate near Lubbock Municipal Coliseum
Lubbock Municipal Coliseum's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -3°C to 34°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -3° - 12° | 0° | 10 mm | - | - | 5.1 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -1° - 15° | 4° | 18 mm | - | - | 5.4 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 3° - 20° | 11° | 22 mm | - | - | 6.0 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 8° - 24° | 16° | 26 mm | - | - | 6.1 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 13° - 29° | 21° | 62 mm | - | - | 5.8 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 18° - 33° | 25° | 73 mm | - | - | 5.6 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 20° - 34° | 27° | 61 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 19° - 33° | 26° | 65 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 15° - 29° | 22° | 68 mm | - | - | 4.6 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 9° - 24° | 17° | 46 mm | - | - | 4.9 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 3° - 17° | 8° | 19 mm | - | - | 5.0 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -2° - 13° | 2° | 14 mm | - | - | 5.0 m/s | - | - |
How to Get to Lubbock Municipal Coliseum
The former location is within Lubbock city limits; for those interested in its history, contact the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center or the Lubbock County archives to locate precise former-site information and historical materials.
Tips for Visiting Lubbock Municipal Coliseum
- The Coliseum was demolished in 2019 - the site and its history are of interest to local historians and former-event attendees.
- Check Lubbock municipal archives or local historical societies for event records and memorabilia.