Expo Square Pavilion, Tulsa
The Expo Square Pavilion, commonly referred to as The Pavilion, is a historic 6,311-seat Art Deco arena located within the Tulsa State Fairgrounds in Tulsa. Designed by architect Leland I. Shumway and completed in 1932, the Pavilion is an architectural gem built in the PWA Art Deco style, showcasing blond brickwork and elegant terra cotta ornamentation. It stands today as one of the finest examples of Art Deco architecture in the city.
Originally known as the Tulsa Fairgrounds Pavilion, the venue has served a variety of roles over the decades. It was home to the University of Tulsa's Golden Hurricane men’s basketball team from 1947 until 1964, and later hosted teams like the Tulsa Oilers of the Central Hockey League and the Tulsa 66ers of the NBA Development League. The Pavilion also saw action from the Tulsa Roughnecks for indoor soccer, the Tulsa Crude of the USHL, and the Tulsa Revolution of the MASL.
In addition to sports, the Pavilion has hosted an eclectic range of entertainment events. Notably, the Grateful Dead performed their only Tulsa concert here in 1979, and the arena was the site of UFC 4 in 1994. Today, the Pavilion remains a versatile venue for concerts, horse shows, and family-friendly events like the annual Akdar Shrine Circus.
Thanks to its perfect sightlines from every seat and its central location, the Expo Square Pavilion continues to be one of Tulsa’s most beloved and enduring venues for entertainment and community gatherings.
Originally known as the Tulsa Fairgrounds Pavilion, the venue has served a variety of roles over the decades. It was home to the University of Tulsa's Golden Hurricane men’s basketball team from 1947 until 1964, and later hosted teams like the Tulsa Oilers of the Central Hockey League and the Tulsa 66ers of the NBA Development League. The Pavilion also saw action from the Tulsa Roughnecks for indoor soccer, the Tulsa Crude of the USHL, and the Tulsa Revolution of the MASL.
In addition to sports, the Pavilion has hosted an eclectic range of entertainment events. Notably, the Grateful Dead performed their only Tulsa concert here in 1979, and the arena was the site of UFC 4 in 1994. Today, the Pavilion remains a versatile venue for concerts, horse shows, and family-friendly events like the annual Akdar Shrine Circus.
Thanks to its perfect sightlines from every seat and its central location, the Expo Square Pavilion continues to be one of Tulsa’s most beloved and enduring venues for entertainment and community gatherings.
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Expo Square Pavilion on Map
Sight Name: Expo Square Pavilion
Sight Location: Tulsa, USA (See walking tours in Tulsa)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Tulsa, USA (See walking tours in Tulsa)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Walking Tours in Tulsa, Oklahoma
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Creating your own self-guided walk in Tulsa is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
University of Tulsa Walking Tour
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.3 Km or 0.8 Miles
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.3 Km or 0.8 Miles
Tulsa's Historical Churches
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Boston Avenue United Methodist Church, with its striking Art... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.6 Km or 1 Miles
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Travel Distance: 1.6 Km or 1 Miles
Tulsa Introduction Walking Tour
Straddling the Arkansas River in the U.S. state of Oklahoma, the city of Tulsa is deeply rooted in the Native American history and, more recently, in the oil industry too.
The area of modern Tulsa is considered an Indian Territory, and has been formally settled by Native Americans since 1836. The tribesmen named their settlement Tallasi, which means "old town" in the Creek language,... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles
The area of modern Tulsa is considered an Indian Territory, and has been formally settled by Native Americans since 1836. The tribesmen named their settlement Tallasi, which means "old town" in the Creek language,... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles