iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre Information

iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre formerly known as Coral Sky Amphitheatre or Perfect Vodka Amphitheater is the music venue in West Palm Beach, Florida if you want to attend a music concert or any other high class performances. This open air music venue can seat 20,000 people and it is a modern amphitheatre owned by South Florida Fairgrounds.

The views at the amphitheatre during the day and night are amazing as you get to see magnificent views of West Palm Beach.

Construction of the iTHINK Financial Ampitheatre was completed in April 1996, costing $10 million to build. The 20,000-capacity venue is split between 12,000 lawn seats and 8,000 covered seats, providing event guests with a choice between reserved covered seating or the more relaxed ambience in the lawn area.

The venue has hosted globally renowned music artists, including the Spice Girls and Aerosmith. Tori Amos performed her last concert of the Scarlet’s Walk Tour at the iTHINK Financial Stadium. 

Since opening its doors, the iTHINK Financial Ampitheatre has become one of the most iconic music open-air venues in the US, creating fantastic atmospheres for a diverse range of events and music genres.

The location on West Palm Beach provides the perfect setting for a fun-filled trip, with beautiful beaches, vibrant nightlife and beach-front bars and restaurants to enjoy before and after your event at the venue.

The amphitheatre has seen some mega events and concerts by performers such as Curiosa, Lilith Fair, The Buzz Bake Sale, The Mayhem Festival, Projekt Revolution, The Gigantour, Ozzfest, The Vans Wraped Tour, Lady Antebellum and more. While the amphitheatre is used for concerts in most cases in case of heavy metal concerts the back stage is used for concerts that allow general admission standing room only and in these cases the amphitheatre is used as the backstage.

History of the iTHINK Financial Ampitheatre

The iTHINK Financial Ampitheatre was built in 1996 and was originally named the Coral Sky Ampitheatre due to the stunning, colorful sunsets that can be viewed from the seating areas. 

In 2000, the venue changed its name to the Mars Music Ampitheatre through a sponsorship with the Mars Music store chain. However, Mars Music filed for bankruptcy in 2002, at which time the venue name switched back to the original Coral Sky Ampitheatre.

The following year, Sound Advice arranged a sponsorship deal, with the name changing to the Sound Advice Ampitheatre. In 2008, the venue’s name changed yet again to the Cruzan Ampitheatre through a new sponsorship deal with Cruzan Rum. 

When the deal ran out in 2015, the name reverted back to the Coral Sky Ampitheatre again before the next sponsorship deal with Perfect Vodka was agreed. This deal changed the name to the Perfect Vodka Ampitheatre at the South Florida Fairgrounds.

Another short stint as the Coral Sky Ampitheatre followed, before iTHINK Financial Credit Union became the sponsor. This unusual name-changing journey resulted in the venue being believed to have had the most name changes recorded for an ampitheater in the US.

Aside from undergoing a remarkable number of name changes, the venue has carved its own unique history by hosting some of the most iconic events in South Florida. 

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame-inducted Dave Matthews Band gave two amazing back-to-back performances in 2024 and icons including Janet Jackson, Alanis Morissette, and Styx & Foreigner have taken to the stage here. The venue has become one of the top venues for metal fans, with artists like Korn, Limp Bizkit, and Megadeath treating fans to unforgettable concerts under the stars.

The venue was first opened to the public on April 26, 1996. Since opening, the venue has been known as several names and is, in fact, the venue that has had the most name changes in the United States. This includes its most recent name change on January 16, 2020 when iThink Financial Credit Union purchased naming rights to the venue.

Since its opening the venue has seen several incredible concerts including tour dates throughout the year. This includes a tour date on November 2, 1996 when Phish played at the venue during their 1996 fall tour. Tori Amos also played her last concert of her Scarlet’s Walk Tour at the venue on September 4, 2003. Which was an event that was recorded and released on DVD one year later.

It has also been used for various special events including The Buzz Bake Sale, Curiosa, Lilith Fair, The Gigantour, Projekt Revolution, Christ Fellowship’s Easter services, Ozzfest, Crüe Fest, Crüe Fest 2, The Mayhem Festival and The Vans Warped Tour, among others.

What’s The Amphitheatre Like

But you might be wondering what’s it like at the venue? Is the hype worth the visit?

Well most reviews will tell you that it is. Not only does iThink Financial Amphitheatre have a history of stunning and unforgettable shows, concerts, tour dates, and festivals, but they’ve got a massive facility to enjoy them in. West Palm Beach’s facility and lawn is arranged so that you can expect clear views of the stage from all angles with sound engineering to make every note or lyric crystal clear. It’s also got plenty of on-site staff to offer your choice of food, beverages, and merch to make your trip more than worth it.

And speaking from review experience, many frequent guests and ticket holders just can’t help but to vibe. The crowds are laid back music lovers who want to see everyone have a great time. Whether it’s an all-ages event or an adults only concert, you can expect style, class, and fun from the fans.

Name Changes

Initially Cruzan Amphitheatre was named Coral Sky Amphitheatre because the seating arrangements were such that guests often had a view of the beautiful sunset. Later the venue was called Mars Music Amphitheatre as its first sponsor was Mars Music. However when this company filed for bankruptcy people went back to calling the amphitheatre Coral Sky but shortly after this change the venue’s name was again changed to Sound Advice Amphitheatre when sound Advice became the new sponsor. Finally in early 2008, the amphitheatre had a new sponsor – Cruzan Rum and the amphitheatre was renamed Cruzan Amphitheatre.

Parking

There is a parking area provided by the venue managers at the amphitheatre however the parking fees are show specific. As the parking slots at the Cruzan Amphitheatre opens up approximately 3 hours before the show be sure to time your arrival and you will have to pay extra parking charges if you arrive early. If money is not an issue and you prefer a guaranteed parking, then Guaranteed Premier Parking can be purchased in advance. In case you have not booked your parking space online, premier parking locations are available on show days only on first come first serve basis. There are different types of seating provisions available depending on your budget. VIP seating packages are also available. Opting for a covered seating would be the right thing to do especially for concerts held in wetter seasons.

Rules

This amphitheatre is popular amongst music lovers as it offers amazing acoustics and also has plenty of food and drink choices.

While the rules might change depending on the type of performance, there are some broad guidelines and rules that guests must adhere to while visiting the Cruzan Amphitheatre. Items such as umbrellas, low profile lane chairs, blankets and one sealed bottle per guest is allowed into the venue. Food items can also be carried however they should be packed in clear plastic bags.

Alcoholic beverages, laser pointers, glass or metal containers or weapons of any kind are not permitted in the venue.

For a list of rules and further info on the venue please see iThink Amphitheatre Rules