To find concerts in Odessa, start with Discover Odessa’s event calendar, then check the calendar for the venue hosting a show. The city’s listings include live music, cultural festivals and family events, while venue calendars can provide event-specific ticket and entry details.
- Discover Odessa covers live music, cultural festivals, family events and West Texas traditions.
- Ector County Coliseum’s calendar includes concerts, performances, sports and other events.
- The Ector Theatre has more than 750 seats and is cashless.
- The Ector Theatre is about a 7-minute drive from Economy Inn Odessa; the Coliseum is about a 10-minute drive.
Where are Odessa event listings published?
Discover Odessa publishes a broad events calendar, while city and venue calendars help you check specific activities and shows. For live music and community events, begin with Discover Odessa’s listings of music, cultural festivals, family events and West Texas traditions.
The City of Odessa publishes a Main Calendar for city meetings and activities. For ticketed performances and sports, check the relevant venue’s own calendar as well: Ector County Coliseum’s calendar covers its events, and the Ector Theatre provides show information on its website.
If you’re searching for events in Odessa this weekend, compare the event date on the general calendar with the venue’s own listing before making plans. A city calendar and a ticketing page serve different purposes, so use the venue listing to confirm the details for a particular show.
Which venues and events should you look for?
Odessa’s event options range from theatre performances and concerts to sports, rodeo and community gatherings. The Ector Theatre and Ector County Coliseum are useful starting points when you’re looking for live performances.
The Globe Theatre of the Great Southwest in Odessa is another local performance venue to consider when checking concert and event listings. For larger event programs, Ector County Coliseum hosts concerts, performances, sports and other events.
The Permian Basin Fair & Expo is an annual gathering that has taken place since 1976. Its activities include livestock shows, creative arts, rodeo, dog trials and arena events, so its program extends beyond live music.
For a Coliseum event, you can also use a guide to planning a visit to Ector County Coliseum to get familiar with the venue.
How should you check dates, tickets and entry rules?
Confirm the event date and ticket instructions with the venue before you go, since show details and box office arrangements can vary by event. The Ector Theatre is at 500 N Texas Ave, Odessa, TX 79761, and has more than 750 seats available for events.
The Ector Theatre is cashless and accepts cards only. It advises customers to buy tickets through its website, Etix.com, or another seller it specifies for a particular show. Its general re-entry policy allows you to return if you present your ticket again.
Ector County Coliseum is at 4201 Andrews Highway, Odessa, TX 79762. Its official ticketing provider is Etix/Box Office Solutions; tickets are available online through the Coliseum event listing and in person at its box office.
The Ector Theatre’s box office hours are Monday–Friday, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM; the Coliseum’s are Monday–Friday, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM. Complimentary covered parking is available in the three-story garage adjoining the Odessa Marriott Hotel & Conference Center. The Fair & Expo offers free on-site parking, with tickets available at the gate.
How do you plan transport around an Odessa event?
Check the venue address and parking arrangements before setting out, then allow for the drive from your starting point. The Ector Theatre is at 500 N Texas Ave; the Coliseum is at 4201 Andrews Highway.
From this Odessa hotel, the Globe Theatre of the Great Southwest is about a 7-minute drive, and the Coliseum is about a 10-minute drive. The hotel is in Odessa, so these times can help you compare the two venues when planning an evening out.
Before you go: Event listings, ticketing arrangements and box office hours can change. Check the official site before you go.
FAQs
Where can you find live music in Odessa?
Discover Odessa’s event calendar covers live music. For a particular concert, check the calendar of the venue hosting it.
What kinds of events take place at Ector County Coliseum?
The Coliseum calendar covers concerts, performances, sports and other events.
Does the Ector Theatre accept cash?
No. The Ector Theatre is cashless and accepts cards only.
What happens at the Permian Basin Fair & Expo?
Its activities include livestock shows, creative arts, rodeo, dog trials and arena events. The gathering takes place annually.