Bryan Adams at Santander Arena: Biography and Reading History
Bryan Adams is a Canadian rock artist whose career spans more than four decades. Born in Kingston, Ontario, in 1959, he became known for a distinctive gravelly voice and a catalogue blending rock, pop rock and soft rock. His major albums include Cuts Like a Knife, Reckless and Waking Up the Neighbours, while signature songs such as “Summer of '69,” “Run to You” and “(Everything I Do) I Do It for You” have reached audiences around the world. Adams has also earned multiple Juno Awards and received the Order of Canada in 2006.
The supplied event record lists Adams at Santander Arena on August 11, 2019. It does not establish additional past dates at the venue, so this page does not infer a broader Reading performance history. The event record identifies the listing as Concerts and Pop / rock in Reading, Pennsylvania. Adams's career-spanning live repertoire has included both energetic anthems and ballads; specific songs for this date are not confirmed.
For fans browsing allentowntickets.net, this Reading concert listing connects Adams's enduring rock catalogue with a downtown arena that also hosts hockey, family shows and other live events.
Venue and Seating Information
Santander Arena, at 700 Penn St, Reading, PA 19602, has an approximate capacity of 8,500 and offers lower-bowl seating, an upper bowl, premium suites and a concert floor that may be arranged for general admission standing or reserved seats. The configuration can vary by event.
For a concert, the provided venue information identifies lower-bowl center sections 103–107 and floor seating as the preferred options for a closer stage view. Center sections in the 300 level provide a broader, more distant perspective, while extreme upper-bowl corner seats may feel farther from the stage. The Loft Lounge is a premium option at select events.
Parking Information
Parking options listed for Santander Arena include an adjacent covered garage, temporary event parking near the box office and downtown surface lots. The supplied information recommends arriving early, particularly for busy events, as the official garage has limited spaces.
- Santander Arena Parking Garage: 613 Franklin St, Reading, PA 19602; listed estimate $5–$15. The garage is adjacent to the venue.
- Temporary Box Office Parking: 700 Penn St area; availability and pricing vary by event.
- Downtown Reading surface lots: Several lots are listed within one to three blocks, with estimated prices of $5–$12.
Prices and availability may change; confirm current parking arrangements before traveling. The arena information also notes rideshare drop-off and pickup near the Penn Street entrance.