Tucson Arena lands on Billboard's list of concert venues that rock

With a multi-million dollar upgrade and new look, Tucson Arena is ready to rock, and it's getting some attention for just that.

Billboard Magazine, the long-running publication for all things music, has recognized Tucson Arena's potential and included it in their article, "23 New or Renovated Venues Looking to Lure This Year's Top-Selling Tours."

With its 8,400 seats, Tucson Arena- located within the Tucson Convention Center Complex- is the largest venue in town and according to Billboard, attracts fans from throughout Southern Arizona and northern Mexico.

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"A seven-day-a-week work schedule allowed a $3.7 million upgrade of the Tuscon Arena to reach completion by Oct. 1, 2016 without bumping any scheduled events," the article says.

The arena- which hosted Elton John last week- is in good company on this particular list, occupying space with venues like L.A.'s historic Greek Theatre and Brooklyn's Barclays Center, which welcomed Bruce Springsteen last year.

Check out the article here and get ready to rock!