SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – The new Chase Center in San Francisco is hosting its first event on Friday.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony happened earlier this week.

Tonight’s event is a concert featuring Metallica and the San Francisco Symphony.

Elton John and Janet Jackson are expected to perform later this month.

The $1.4 billion stadium seats 18,000 people.

Officials plan on holding 200 events per year including Warriors games.

The Warriors have their first pre-season game here against the Los Angeles Lakers on Oct. 5.

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