Auditorio Banamex (formerly named Auditorio Coca-Cola, Auditorio Fundidora and Auditorio Citibanamex) is an indoor amphitheatre, located in Fundidora Park, in

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. It was the primary venue for concerts until the

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opened in 2003. The amphitheatre opened in 1994 with a sponsorship by

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. When the venue was used less frequently, Mexican financial group

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, became its new sponsor with a $20 million investment. The venue closed for nearly two years to set forth renovations, which included updating the overall structure of the venue, converting it to an indoor amphitheatre. Additional upgrades included showrooms, a lounge along with other recreational areas. The venue reopened in September 2010 with a three-month-long celebration, featuring concerts by:

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and

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. The amphitheatre is used for mid-sized concerts, attracting numerous international performers every year.

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* Amphitheatres in Mexico Buildings and structures in Monterrey Tourist attractions in Monterrey Music venues in Mexico 1994 establishments in Mexico Event venues established in 1994 {{NuevoLeón-geo-stub

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