Maine Savings Amphitheater Information

Maine Savings Amphitheater is an open-air amphitheater in Bangor, Maine that was a temporary structure built along the Penobscot River. The venue typically operates from July through to October every year and is the home of the Waterfront Concert Series as well as host to a wide variety of concerts and live performance events.

The venue originally had space for only 8,000 spectators and opened on July 27, 2010, with Celtic Woman performing their very first concert. The venue is owned by the city of Bangor and features a seating arrangement that can comfortably seat up to 15,000 spectators depending on the configuration. In 2012, the Bangor city council submitted a vote to turn the, then temporary structure into a permanent venue, but the vote failed to pass. The venue owners were not deterred, however, as it underwent renovations in 2013 to maintain the grounds, update the venue to adhere to noise ordinances, and expand the venue to allow 15,000 spectators, a near 100% increase.

Ever since then, the venue has become the talk of the state, with many economists studying the venue to see how it affected Bangor’s income, concluding that since it’s 2010 opening, it has earned more than $30 million, making it one of the most successful venues in Bangor and many nearby cities.

Regardless of the effect, the tradition of Maine Savings Amphitheater’s temporary structure and annual production season serves the community well, since it knows that there are several months of the year for excellent entertainment and several more relaxed months to enjoy.

Known originally as the Bangor Waterfront Pavilion and then the Darling’s Waterfront Pavilion, the Maine Savings Amphitheater is a temporary structure and open-air amphitheater. The venue is open during the summer and early autumn, typically from around July to October. It is owned by the city of Bangor. 

The sophisticated amphitheater is located in a scenic hillside area on a crescent-shaped site, nestled between the shores of the Penobscot River and Bangor’s Main Street. This makes the scenery particularly idyllic, with plenty of nature to take in during your time there. 

Some of the musicians who have held shows there include Simple Plan, Lindsey Stirling, and Lynyrd Skynyrd, plus Avril Lavigne, Willie Nelson, Sheryl Crow, Chicago, Goo Goo Dolls, Def Leppard, Shania Twain, and Halsey in recent years. 

The venue is also home to the Waterfront Concert Series. This musical concert experience features a range of different genres of music, as well as some comedy acts from time to time. The series has been a major factor in boosting the cultural scene of Bangor. 

Renovations

In 2012, the city council in Bangor received a proposal to make the venue permanent. However, this proposal did not go through. The venue would remain, but the transition to a permanent amphitheater was declined. 

In 2013, the venue went through a number of renovations. This included ground maintenance renovations, changes to adhere to noise ordinances, improved concessions, and an expansion. 

The amphitheater used to hold around 8,000 visitors, but that increased after the expansion. Depending on the configuration of the amphitheater–which can change from event to event–the venue can now seat up to 15,000 attendants. 

The name of the venue became what it is today in October 2021 when Maine Savings Federal Credit Union acquired the naming rights. This led to a rebrand for the amphitheater along with the new name. 

Impact

The impact that the Maine Savings Amphitheater has had on the state’s economy is undeniable. The University of Maine conducted a study in 2013 to examine this economic impact more closely. 

It was found that the venue had brought in an impressive $30 million to Bangor’s state economy since it opened in 2010. This came about thanks to the increase in tourism as well as the increased spending at local businesses during events at the amphitheater. The aforementioned Waterfront Concert Series is a significant part of this economic upturn. 

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Maine Savings Amphitheater Parking:
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Ticket Policies:
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Maine Savings Amphitheater Seating Chart:
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