More than 828,870 fans flocked to CFG Bank Arena for more than 124 events in the first year since the 14,000-seat arena’s renovation.
The arena hosted 38 sold-out events, including concerts by Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, The Eagles, blink-182, Janet Jackson, Adam Sandler, Chris Stapleton, Romeo Santos, SZA, Queen and Adam Lambert, Stevie Nicks, and Nicki Minaj. Families were entertained by shows like Disney on Ice, WWE, Monster Jam, Jurassic World, and AEW, which also filled the arena.
“We’ve just proved to Baltimore and the world what we’ve always known to be true,” said Frank Remesch, general manager of the Oak View Group, which owns the arena. “Baltimore is an A-market, with an A facility and we are a must-play destination for the biggest acts in entertainment. The success we’ve celebrated this past year has been nothing short of spectacular. Baltimore is now considered one of the hottest spots on the East Coast for tours. What we’ve experienced since April 2023, has been a true testament to the fact that Baltimore can support acts of all genres.”
“As we commemorate the first anniversary of CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore, we continue to be elated by its resounding success,” said Tim Leiweke, chairman and CEO of Oak View Group. “Our onsite team’s unwavering commitment, dedication, and passion has been the cornerstone of the arena’s transformation into a premier destination for top-touring artists and entertainers. From the outset, we promised Baltimore a world-class entertainment venue that would attract visitors from across the region and redefine the hospitality experience. CFG Bank Arena has surpassed those promises, standing as a beacon of excellence in Baltimore’s cultural landscape. We take immense pride in our achievements and remain steadfast in our commitment to elevating Baltimore’s live entertainment scene to even greater heights.”
“The CFG Bank Arena’s overwhelming success this past year reaffirms our deep-seated belief in Baltimore’s potential,” shared Colin Tarbert, president and CEO of Baltimore Development Corporation. “This project was always more than a renovation; it was a bold declaration of our city’s future, proving that when we unite the strengths of the public and private sectors, we can turn even the most ambitious visions into reality.”
In its inaugural season, CFG Bank Arena sold over 30,067 chicken tenders, 26,606 hot dogs, and 114,015 soft drinks. The arena hosted more than 364 tour buses and 698 show trucks to set up events. The arena operations team set up nearly 122,488 chairs for all the events, which required more than 66 changeovers.
CFG Bank Arena ranked fourth in North America in Venues Now for tickets sales and 10th-highest-grossing venue in the world by Billboard Magazine. It earned a nomination for best new concert venue by Pollstar Magazine, won best venue by Baltimore Magazine, and was voted a winner in Best Concert Venue category by The Daily Record. The arena also received the 2023 Downtown Revitalization Award by the Downtown Partnership.
The arena’s 2024 season looks to be no less exciting, with a calendar filled with top-notch acts, including We Them One’s Comedy, 98 Rock Spring Thing starring Staind, Heart, NF, Tyler Childers, Megan Thee Stallion, Melanie Martinez, Tim McGraw, BIG3, Chris Brown, Justin Timberlake, Janet Jackson, Usher, Pearl Jam, Hans Zimmer, Twenty One Pilots, $uicideboy$, Maxwell, Gold Over America starring Simone Biles, The Black Keys, MercyMe/TOBYMAC/Zach Williams, Kacey Musgraves, Iron Maiden, Creed, and many more on the way!
CFG Bank Arena is located at 201 W. Baltimore St. in Baltimore. Tickets for upcoming events are available online at CFGBankArena.com or at ticketmaster.com. People can also purchase tickets in person at the CFG Bank Arena Box Office.
“We will be running some phenomenal ticket giveaways, along with a few other surprises on our social media channels throughout the week,” Heather Braue, Vice President of Marketing for CFG Bank Arena, told Baltimore Fishbowl. “Fans are encouraged to follow along, and join in on the fun, as we celebrate this momentous occasion at CFG Bank Arena.”
