Philips Arena: Historical Atlanta Venue Guide

Philips Arena is now State Farm Arena. Explore the former Atlanta venue name and find the current guide for official tickets, parking and visitor details.

Philips Arena is the former name of the downtown Atlanta venue now called State Farm Arena. The building was renamed in August 2018. This page preserves the older venue name for readers exploring Atlanta concert history.

Philips Arena and State Farm Arena

The arena opened in 1999 and later underwent a major renovation before its State Farm Arena rebranding. The old Philips name still appears on past concert reviews, photographs and tickets. Those historical references describe the same downtown building, not a separate current concert venue.

Current Concerts, Tickets and Parking

For a new visit, use AMG’s State Farm Arena venue guide. It provides the current address, official Ticketmaster links, parking, transit and accessibility information. Use the seating chart attached to your specific event, since configurations vary by tour.

Venue History and Sources

State Farm Arena’s official quick facts document the opening, renovation and renaming. The image associated with this archive represents the Philips Arena era.

Concert Photos Archive

Browse 20 years worth of concert photography at Philips Arena from the Atlanta Music Guide archive

Philips Arena FAQ

Is Philips Arena still the current venue name?

No. The venue is now State Farm Arena.

Where should I look for current tickets?

Use the current State Farm Arena guide and the arena’s official event calendar.

Explore the Atlanta venue guide and Atlanta Music Guide concert calendar for current performances.

Map and Directions — Historical Location

This map marks the location associated with this historical listing, not a current venue operating under the former name.

Historical location address: 1 State Farm Drive, Atlanta, GA 30303

Get directions to this historical location

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