Maine Savings Amphitheater
Open-air amphitheater
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The Maine Savings Amphitheater (previously known as the Bangor Waterfront Pavilion, and Darling's Waterfront Pavilion) is an open-air amphitheater located within the Waterfront Park in Bangor, Maine. The venue is a temporary structure built alongside the Penobscot River. The venue typically operates from July until October.
Darling’s Waterfront Pavilion (2013-2022)
Bangor, ME 04401
Bangor
USA
Waterfront Concerts Bangor | |
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Full name | Maine Savings Amphitheater |
|---|---|
Former names | Bangor Waterfront Pavilion (2010-13) Darling’s Waterfront Pavilion (2013-2022) |
| Address | 1 Railroad St Bangor, ME 04401 Bangor USA |
| Location | Waterfront Park |
| Owner | City of Bangor |
| Operator | Waterfront Concerts Live Nation |
Seating type | Reserved Seating, General Admission, Standing room, Premium Suites / VIP Seating, Club seating / bar and balcony |
| Capacity | up to 16,500 |
Executive suites | 4 Club Suites, 10 Corporate Suites, 60 Box Seats, 1 Backstage Premium Seat Club |
| Type | Outdoor Amphitheatre, Music venue, Concert Venue, Amphitheater |
| Event | Contemporary |
| Construction | |
| Opened | July 27, 2010 |
| Renovated | 2013 |
| Expanded | 2018 |
| Cost | $30 million (est.) |
| Architect | Ervin Architecture |
Main contractor | Thornton Construction
Lindsey Foundations Inc Hampden Electrical |
It is home to the Waterfront Concert Series.
About
The amphitheater opened July 27, 2010, with a concert by Celtic Woman.[1] Owned by the city of Bangor,[2] the venue can house up to 15,000 spectators depending on configuration. In 2012, a proposal was submitted to the City Council to make the amphitheater a permanent venue.[3] The council voted to keep the venue but declined its transition to a permanent stage.[4] Renovation were made in 2013 to maintain the grounds, adhere to noise ordinances and expand the venue from 8,000 to 16,500.[5] The venue features flexible stage front area that can be configured for reserve or general admission seating, 6,400 permanent stadium seats, and general admission lawn space.[6]
A University of Maine study in 2013 showed that the economic impact of the Waterfront Concert series totaled more than $30 million since 2010.[7]
