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Canton Memorial Civic Center, Canton, OH

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Canton Memorial Civic Center

Canton's city-owned arena since 1951, hosting concerts, wrestling, MMA, bull riding and Hall of Fame festival events.

1101 Market Ave N · Canton, OH

About Canton Memorial Civic Center

The Canton Memorial Civic Center has been the city's home for sports, music and entertainment since 1951, with seats for 5,200 in the arena. It hosts concerts, MMA cards, professional bull riding, expos and wrestling shows, plus annual events of the Pro Football Hall of Fame festival. Bob Dylan, the Harlem Globetrotters and WWE stars have played here, and earlier guests included John F. Kennedy and Liberace.

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