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Promoter Area

Welcome to the Promoter Area of the 1st Mariner Arena web site. On this page you will find helpful production information regarding 1st Mariner Arena.

World-Class Entertainment

Since our opening in 1962, the most influential acts in music history have played 1st Mariner Arena. More recently, we’ve hosted the biggest contemporary artists in music; including: Bruce Springsteen, George Strait, U2, Hannah Montana, Jonas Brothers, Beyoncè, Jay Z, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Hank Williams, Jr., Sir Elton John, Black Eyed Peas, Carrie Underwood, and Ozzy Osbourne.

Why does 1st Mariner Arena easily sellout crowds? The Arena’s location in downtown Baltimore is central to three major metropolitan areas. The size and configuration of the venue allows performers to connect with the audience on an intimate level while still providing the seating capacity to comfortably accommodate an enormous crowd. Going forward, we will continue to provide Baltimore’s deeply rooted fans with the opportunity to see the biggest acts in the world.

1st Mariner Arena not only hosts the world’s top musical acts but also provides world-class family entertainment. Radio City Christmas Spectacular Christmas Tour, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, Disney on Ice, Monster Trucks, Blue Man Group, Arenacross, Sesame Street Live, WWE, and The Wiggles are just a few of our perennial family favorites.

The Arena has also opened its doors to fans of Cirque du Soleil, gymnastics, tennis, closed circuit boxing, Professional Bull Riding, and mixed martial arts. We are also home to MISL Champions, the Baltimore Blast.

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Just the Facts

  • #3 Top Grossing Venue in the World in 2008*
  • #13 Ticket Sales Worldwide All Venues in 2008**
  • #1 Top Grossing Venue in North America in 2009*
  • #2 Top Grossing Venue in North America in 2010*
  • #1 Top Grossing Venue in North America in 2011*
  • Reaches over 8 million residents in the counties within a 75 mile radius
  • Hosted 5 of the top 20 grossing tours of 2008/2009- Van Halen, George Strait, Hannah Montana, Toby Keith, Fleetwood Mac
  • MTA Lightrail stops in front of the building
  • MTA Subway stops 1 block east of the Arena and 2 blocks north
  • Over 5,000 parking spaces available within a 5 minute walk
  • Ability to accommodate over 36 show vehicles
*Capacities 10,001-15,000, Billboard Magazine
**Pollstar Top 100 Worldwide Arena Venues
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Production

1st Mariner Arena can create a variety of stage settings ranging from intimate to full house events. The Arena can accommodate 2,500 to 14,000+ patrons. The floor can be set to cater to either reserved seating or a general admission area.
  • Building capacity: 14,000+
  • Mini theatre: 5,000-7,000
  • Sports events: 14,000+
  • 2,600 amps shore power
  • 19,950 watts total power
  • Rigging capacity in excess of 140,000 lbs
  • Ice rink dimensions: 85’ wide x 195’ long
  • 2 large dressing rooms (30’ x 30’)
  • 10 smaller dressing rooms (5’ x 7’ to 10’ x 8’)
  • 7 connecting meeting rooms for pre or post show events
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Marketing and Public Relations

1st Mariner Arena has a full-service Marketing and Public Relations department available to advise and assist you with event marketing, media buying and promotions. As a part of our service, we distribute publicity photographs and press releases in hard copy and electronically to over 500 media outlets in the local and regional area including Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Delaware. 1st Mariner Arena will publicize your event on its website (featuring audio and/or video capability), our social networking sites, indoor and outdoor electronic marquees and scoreboard. E-mail blasts can be sent out to over 30,000 members, and trade opportunities are offered to over 200 outlying publications and radio stations.
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Box Office and Group Sales

The box office will assist promoters in scaling the house; providing accurate CAD drawings. We furnish all necessary Box Office personnel, including a “day of show” Event Manager, ensuring smooth event operations.

In addition, 1st Mariner Arena has personal one-on-one coordination of event outings for community and professional groups for annual family touring shows, such as Radio City Christmas Spectacular, Sesame Street Live, Disney on Ice, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus as well as select sporting events.

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Hotel Partners

Below are hotels within walking distance of 1st Mariner Arena. This list offers a wide variety of accommodations to fit your every need.
Days Inn Inner Harbor
Contact:
Alison Jones
(410) 576-1000
Click here to email
Hotel Monaco Baltimore, a Kimpton Hotel
Contact:
John Tiffey
(443) 692-6731
Click here to email
Marriott Hotel
Contact:
Mitch Peck
(410) 895-1958
Click here to email
Radisson Plaza Lord Baltimore
Contact:
John Lanahan
(410) 539-8400 ext. 3322
Click here to email
Sheraton Baltimore City Center
Contact:
Renee Uhlman
(410) 385-6701
Click here to email
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Historical Events- Did you know?

Historic figures such as Martin Luther King, Jr., President George H. Bush, President William J. Clinton, and President Barack Obama have graced our stage!

Host to the televised 2006 Miss USA Pageant

Cornerstone of the Arena contains a message from President John F. Kennedy – Scheduled open date 2061

History Happens Here!
  • The Rolling Stones
  • The Beatles
  • Elvis Presley
  • Elton John
  • Aretha Franklin
  • Bruce Springsteen
  • Frank Sinatra
  • Ray Charles
  • U2
There’s More Than One Encore
  • Andre Rieu
  • Trans Siberian Orchestra
  • Larry the Cable Guy
  • Jay-Z
  • Toby Keith
  • Alan Jackson
  • Mary J. Blige
  • Carrie Underwood
  • Brad Paisley

*Tours who’ve rolled through more than once

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Book The Arena!

1st Mariner Arena

Frank Remesch

General Manager
1st Mariner Arena
201 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
P: 410.347.2020
F: 410.347.2042
Info@1stMarinerArena.com
www.1stMarinerArena.com
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