[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.

[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.