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

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. The venue is a temporary structure built alongside the

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. The venue typically operates from July until October. It is home to the Waterfront Concert Series.

About

The amphitheater opened July 27, 2010, with a concert by

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. Owned by the city of Bangor, 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. The council voted to keep the venue but declined its transition to a permanent stage. Renovation were made in 2013 to maintain the grounds, adhere to noise ordinances and expand the venue from 8,000 to 15,000. A

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study in 2013 showed that the economic impact of the Waterfront Concert series totaled more than $30 million since 2010.

External links

Waterfront Concerts website

References

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