Celebrate & Remember
Stories, history and recognition that honor the people, culture and moments behind six unforgettable decades.
Coliseum 60: Celebrating 60 Years of People, Memories and Community
Friday, September 18, 2026 • 4:00–8:00 p.m.
Youth UpRising • 8711 MacArthur Boulevard • Oakland, CA 94605
Oakland comes together 60 years to the day after the Coliseum opened to celebrate the people, memories and community that made its legacy possible, and to create connections for what comes next.
Online pre-registration is closed.Walk-in registration will be available on site beginning at 4:00 p.m., subject to venue capacity. Please arrive early.
DateFriday, September 18, 2026
Time4:00–8:00 p.m.
LocationYouth UpRising • 8711 MacArthur Boulevard • Oakland, CA 94605
Coliseum 60 Preview
One community. One legacy. One future.
See the invitation to Oakland's community celebration at Youth UpRising, 8711 MacArthur Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94605.
Friday, September 18, 20264:00–8:00 p.m.
Watch on YouTubeWhy Coliseum 60
60 years of history. A community shaping what comes next.
Coliseum 60 uses a shared landmark and six decades of memories to bring generations and sectors together. Residents, workers, families, businesses, community organizations, artists and young people all have a place in the story, and a role in the future.
The Experience
A celebration people can experience, contribute to and remember.
Designed to welcome families and residents while creating meaningful visibility, connection and engagement for participating organizations.
Connect & Discover
A welcoming place to discover organizations, resources and opportunities while building relationships across the community.
Look Forward
Youth voices, community conversation and new partnerships that can create value long after the anniversary.
Event at a Glance
A community celebration from 4:00–8:00 p.m.
Come for family activities, community connections and a celebration of the people and memories behind six remarkable decades.
Family & Community Activities
Community experiences, connections and activities for residents and families.
Legacy Program
Coliseum memories, community voices, recognitions and conversation.
Honors & Closing Celebration
Community leaders, special honors and a look toward what comes next.
Preliminary schedule subject to change. Additional program and access details will be shared with registered guests.
One Community. One Legacy. One Future.
The legacy belongs to the people. The opportunity belongs to all of us.
Coliseum 60 brings together the communities that helped shape the Coliseum era and the East Bay around it: sports and entertainment, workers and unions, businesses and opportunity, families, community organizations, stories and memories, and the young people who will shape what comes next.
- Honor the people, work, culture and memories that created the legacy.
- Connect residents, funders, companies and community organizations around shared opportunity.
- Continue promising relationships and community investment beyond one day.
Event-Day Information
Join us at Youth UpRising.
Walk-in registration and check-in begin at 4:00 p.m. Admission is free and available subject to venue capacity.
- When: Friday, September 18, 2026, 4:00–8:00 p.m.
- Where: Youth UpRising, 8711 MacArthur Boulevard, Oakland
- Arrival: Please arrive early and register at the event entrance.
Community Partners & Supporters
A milestone celebration powered by community partnership.
VillageGIVE is bringing organizations, institutions and residents together around a shared Oakland milestone, with Youth UpRising serving as the host partner.
VillageGIVEOrganizing Community Initiative
Youth UpRisingHost Partner
September 18, 2026 • 4:00–8:00 p.m.
Be part of the legacy.
Walk-in registration is available at Youth UpRising, 8711 MacArthur Boulevard, Oakland, subject to venue capacity.