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About Concerts On The Waterfront At Ocean Gateway
Located at 14 Ocean Gateway Pier in Portland, Maine, Concerts On The Waterfront at Ocean Gateway is a public waterfront event facility that hosts concerts and private events year round. The Ocean View Room offers flexible configurations for stages of all sizes, with a total space of 5,590 square feet and seating options that include banquet, reception, and theater layouts to suit your event needs. Whether you’re planning a headline show or a community gathering, you’ll find a straightforward, no-fuss ticketing and planning experience with us.
We’ve got you covered from planning to the night of the event—secure your seats, navigate parking, and find nearby hotels and dining to complete your waterfront outing. This page provides practical details, plus trusted lodging and dining options to enhance your Portland visit.
Venue details, accessibility, and nearby amenities help you plan a seamless night at the waterfront. The Ocean Gateway site includes an interactive floor plan option via its event software providers, and staff can assist with seating configurations for your group size. For transit, Route 8 Peninsula Loop and Husky Line are common local options; check current schedules before you travel. Nearby parking includes the Ocean Gateway Parking Lot and public garages at 167 Fore St and 54 Commercial St. A range of nearby hotels—such as Residence Inn Portland Downtown/Waterfront, Hampton Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront, Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront, Portland Regency Hotel & Spa, The Press Hotel, Portland Harbor Hotel, and Courtyard by Marriott Portland Downtown/Waterfront—offer convenient stays with easy access to events at Ocean Gateway. We’ve highlighted affiliate partner recommendations for lodging and dining to help you maximize your visit. If you’re planning a multi-artist night, treat each show as its own event with flexible seating arrangements and clear arrival plans.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 14 Ocean Gateway Pier, Portland, ME 04101.
- Venue type: public waterfront event facility; Ocean View Room suitable for concerts and private events.
- Capacity: Banquet 250; Reception 799; Theater 500 (5,590 sq ft room).
- Seating chart: floor-plan setups available; interactive 3D floor plans may be accessed via the venue’s event software providers.
- Parking: street parking nearby; Ocean Gateway Parking Lot; nearby garages at 167 Fore St and 54 Commercial St.
- Transit: nearest public transit stops include Route 8 Peninsula Loop and Husky Line (check current routes with local transit).
- Nearby hotels: Residence Inn Portland Downtown/Waterfront; Hampton Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront; Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront; Portland Regency Hotel & Spa; The Press Hotel; Portland Harbor Hotel; Courtyard by Marriott Portland Downtown/Waterfront (and more).
- Notable events: Guster with Ra Ra Riot billed as 'Concerts on the Waterfront at Ocean Gateway' on Aug 6, 2011; other listed acts in 2011 included Rickie Lee Jones (Aug 13), Tedeschi Trucks Band (Aug 19), and Richard Thompson (Aug 30).
- Status: Ocean Gateway remains an active event venue as of 2026; no widely reported demolition or renaming.