For any of the amusement parks of the same name, see Luna Park; for any other use of the term, see Luna Park (disambiguation)
Luna Park is an 8,000-seat arena, located on the corner of Corrientes and Bouchard Avenues, in the barrio of San Nicolás, east Buenos Aires city and near Puerto Madero. Built on the site of the former amusement park of the same name, it is known for hosting sporting events (mainly boxing) and music concerts.
Begun in 1931 and completed in 1934 in the heart of the city, Luna Park has hosted countless internationally famous personalities, including Pope John Paul II, Daniela Mercury, several ballets, tennis and volleyball matches, circuses, the Harlem Globetrotters, Holiday on Ice and many more.
Important basketball competitions hosted by the arena include the 1950 FIBA World Championship, the final phase of the 1990 Basketball World Championship[1] and the 1976 Basketball Intercontinental Cup in which Real Madrid won the competition.[2]
The Luna Park ground was owned by the late Argentine businessman "Tito" Lectoure.
It is also famous for being the site of where Eva Duarte and Juan Perón met for the first time.
In March 4, 2008, the American progressive metal band Dream Theater recorded a live-version of "Panic Attack" for their 3 CD/2 DVD album Chaos in Motion 2007–2008.
| Preceded by None |
FIBA World Championship Final Venue 1950 |
Succeeded by Ginásio do Maracanãzinho Rio de Janeiro |
| Preceded by None |
Pan American Games Basketball Tournament Venue 1951 |
Succeeded by Unknown Venue Mexico City |
| Preceded by Unknown Venue Cantù |
Intercontinental Cup Final venue 1976 |
Succeeded by Pabellón de la Ciudad Deportiva Madrid |
| Preceded by Palacio de Deportes de la CAM Madrid |
FIBA World Championship Final Venue 1990 |
Succeeded by SkyDome Toronto |