The Pacific Amphitheatre is regularly ranked in the top 10 of international venues in Pollstar's third quarter Worldwide Ticket Sales chart.

[3] The fairgrounds are surrounded by dense residential developments and the amphitheatre was the focus of numerous noise complaints and litigation [4] from local residents resulting in its closure in 1995.

As part of an agreement with local residents, the venue operates with a reduce capacity and with strict sound monitoring.

[5] In 2013, the venue underwent major construction reshaping the existing berm, reducing capacity from approximately 18,500 to 8,200 and creating a new lobby entrance from the inside of the fairgrounds.

On June 30, 1984, a performance at the venue by Jefferson Starship was broadcast live nationwide by the ABC Rock Radio Network.