The venue opened in 1981 as a temporary structure known as the "Harbor Lights Concert Pavilion",[1] with a capacity of 3,133.

In 1990, the City of Baltimore enlisted Future Tents Limited (now known as FTL Associates) to create a permanent structure.

[2] In 2004, the venue was briefly known as the "Cavalier Telephone Pavilion",[3] until the City restored its original name in 2006.

[4] On November 30, 2016, a contract was approved to allow Live Nation and SMG co-operate Pier Six for up to 10 years.

[5] As part of the agreement, the pavilion underwent a $4 million renovation that includes the installation of a new tent and seats.