Baltimore Venues for Concerts, Sports, and Events

Pier 6 Pavilion.  The Pier Six Concert Pavilion is regarded by many as one of the most beautiful outdoor concert venues in the United States. Located directly on Baltimore’s world famous Inner Harbor, Pier Six offers some of the biggest names in the business, from rock to jazz and from R&B to classical, while providing its guests with a view that is second to none.  The Pier Six Concert Pavilion runs from June through late September. Pier 6 Pavilion Concert Schedule.

Lyric Opera: Originally opened as a concert hall in the late 1800’s, the Lyric Opera House has been renovated into a first-class modern concert venue and features lots of big name entertainment throughout the year.

Rams Head Live at the Power Plant Live has a regular schedule of live concerts.

The Baltimore Hippodrome, at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center hosts a variety of first class entertainment.  The Center encompasses three newly restored historic structures, including the Hippodrome Theatre.  The Hippodrome is located on Eutaw Street, in Baltimore’s west side.  Hippodrome calendar of shows and events.

Royal Farms Arena (formerly the 1st Mariner Arena) is the venue for large concerts, sports, and big events such as the circus.

The Power Plant Live! is a collection of restaurants, bars, and live music entertainment located in the old power plant building next to the Inner Harbor.  A lively place to go for a night out on the town.  Check their website for information about the restaurants and scheduled entertainment.

Baltimore Sound Stage is a concert venue located in the Inner Harbor area, at 124 Market Place. They feature a wide variety of touring acts.

Baltimore City Paper is the free weekly guide to music and entertainment in Baltimore.  Check out their online version.

Center Stage.  Center Stage, considered one of the top 10 regional theaters in the country, is honored as the State Theater of Maryland. This professional theater presents a variety of plays, from Shakespeare to August Wilson, in two state-of-the-art theaters.

Upcoming Concerts, Theater, and Entertainment Events

Hotels Near the Hippodrome

Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards.  About a five minute walk to the Hippodrome, two and half blocks up Eutaw Street.

Holiday Inn Baltimore Inner Harbor.  Three blocks from the Hippodrome.

Hilton Baltimore  About a 5 minute walk, three blocks up Eutaw street.

Map of hotels closest to The Hippodrome – See all Baltimore hotels located near the Hippodrome.

Hotels Near Royal Farms Arena

Holiday Inn Baltimore Inner Harbor.   Located across from the Royal Farms Arena parking garage. One block walk to front area entrance.

Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards.  Two blocks from Royal Farms Arena.

Days Inn Inner Harbor.   One and half block walk to front of Royal Farms.  Renovated in 2011.

Hilton Baltimore.  About three blocks to Royal Farms Arena entrance.

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Hotels Near Pier 6 Pavilion

Pier 5 Hotel.  Next door to Pier 6 Pavilion

Baltimore Marriott Waterfront   About a 6 minute walk (3 blocks) to Pier 6 Pavilion.

Hilton Garden Inn Baltimore Inner Harbor  About 3 blocks from Pier 6 Pavilion.

List of hotels near Pier Six Pavilion – See all Baltimore hotels located near the Concert Pavilion.