Palasport di Genova is an

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. The arena holds 15,000 spectators. It is primarily used for

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events and concerts. It is located within the area that hosts the Genoa Fair, of which it represents the S Pavilion.

Events

From 1970 to 2008, it hosted twenty-two editions of the

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and in 1983 it hosted the only indoor edition of the Italian Super Bowl. It was one of the venues for the

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in 1992. The

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exhibition was held here from the first edition in 1966 until 2011 (every 5 years for a total of ten editions).

Concerts

The arena has a spectator capacity of 15,000 spectators during concerts.

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performed here on June 26, 1965 and

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on August 31, 1980. Other performers include

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, Jethro Tull,

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Events

Concerts

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