Freedom Mortgage Pavilion Information
The Freedom Mortgage Pavilion (formerly called Waterfront Music Pavilion) sits at the heart of the Camden, New Jersey and is perfectly located by the banks of the Delaware river.
This beautiful all year round venue location attracts thousands of people, boasting a 25,000 seat capacity, the sounds of centers performances can be heard throughout the city. In the summer, the outdoor areas are perfect places to sit back, relax and enjoy your favorite music performances. What better way to do it looking out over the Philadelphia sunsets making this by far the most unique music venue in New jersey.
A great venue the beautiful Philadelphia skyline, a large lawn for seating those big summer crowds, technological enhancements including large HD screens and top of the range audio enhancing equipment. Another impressive feature of the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion is fully enclosed climate-controlled theatre, allowing access to winter performances and concerts.
Opening in 1995 The Freedom Mortgage Pavilion was originally named the Blockbuster-Sony Music Entertainment Centre (or E-Centre) and then In 2001, the amphitheater was renamed the Tweeter Center at the Waterfront. The Freedom Mortgage Pavilion hosts a variety of eclectic music genres including: Rock, country, pop all year round to suit the hoards of music fans.
The history of Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
The venue first opened in June 1995 and was originally named the Blockbuster-Sony Music Entertainment Centre (E-Centre). The total cost of construction of the venue was estimated to be around $57 million, of which $31 million was contributed by Pavilion Partners and $26 million was paid using state money.
Freedom Mortgage acquired naming rights for the venue in May 2022, with the name changing to the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion. Prior to this, the venue had changed names on multiple occasions due to sponsorship deals. In 2001, its name changed from Blockbuster-Sony Music Entertainment Centre to the Tweeter Center.
Seven years later, an arrangement with Susquehanna Bank resulted in a further name change for the pavilion, to the Susquehanna Bank Center. Due the bank being bought by BB&T, the name was updated to the BB&T Pavilion. There was a further, albeit short name change, to the Waterfront Music Pavilion between January 2022 and May 2022, before Freedom Mortgage‘s sponsorship arrangement.
Lollapalooza 1995 was the first event held at the pavilion and since then, Ozzfest has been a regular fixture, while some of the biggest music artists in the world have played here including Alicia Keys, Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam, and Dave Matthews Band.
For a list of rules and further info on the venue please see Freedom Mortgage Pavilion Rules.