Recreation and Entertainment
Leading music stars perform at Concord's outdoor pavilion
SleepTrain Pavilion at Concord Featured Artists
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The Brendan Theatres feature first-run cinema and special events
A great climate for enjoying life
Concord's proximity to leisure destinations is a distinct advantage. Hike Mount Diablo, take a trip to the wine country, ski the Sierras or spend the day in San Francisco. Concord is close to the best that Northern California has to offer. And don't overlook the many recreational opportunities in town.
Sleep Train Pavilion at Concord: Showcasing the stars
Nestled in the Mount Diablo foothills, the 12,500-seat Sleep Train Pavilion at Concord provides an unsurpassed outdoor showplace for such stars as Garth Brooks, Alan Jackson, Mary J, Blige, Alice Cooper, Hilary Duff, K.D. Lang, Alanis Morissette, Bonnie Raitt and Santana.
Brenden Theatres
Brenden Theatres features 14 screens with Lucasfilm THX Digital Sound and stadium seating. More than 1.2 million people visit this dynamic downtown destination each year.
Waterworld Concord
A 23-acre water park with 10 major attractions, Six Flags Waterworld Concord draws more than 250,000 people a year from a 60-mile radius.
Golf
Concord's Diablo Creek Golf Course, with a Northern California Golf Association rating of 72.4 and a slope of 123, provides a challenging 18-hole round from its championship tees.
Willows Theatre Company
Contra Costa County's only year-round professional theatre group, the Willows Theatre Company develops and produces contemporary American plays and musicals. The company has received critical acclaim and numerous awards from the Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle for its productions. Playwrights, designers, actors and students work together to produce balanced, exciting seasons in the intimate 203-seat theatre located in the Willows Shopping Center. For more information, go to www.willowstheatre.org.
Gallery Concord
Non-profit and community-oriented, the Gallery Concord at 1785 Galindo St. (former Masonic Temple), offers exhibit space to regional artists and provides a visual arts focus for both residents and visitors. The gallery is conveniently located in the downtown area and is open Thursdays through Sundays 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Todos Santos Plaza
Concord's historic downtown, centered around Todos Santos Plaza on Willow Pass Road between Grant and Mt. Diablo, is a pedestrian-oriented premier East Bay entertainment center offering more than 40 restaurants, Brenden Theatre, and free converts and community events throughout the year drawing more than one million visitors to the downtown annually.
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