The Venue

Venue Highlights

• Prime waterfront location at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor
• Flexible open-air and covered seating for up to 4,400 guests
• State-of-the-art sound and lighting systems
• Breathtaking skyline and harbor views
• Easy access to major transportation and parking

Event Opportunities

Pier 6 Pavilion hosts a diverse range of events, from major concert tours and festivals to private corporate gatherings and community celebrations. Its adaptable layout and professional event staff ensure seamless experiences for both large and intimate occasions.

Audience Engagement

• Attracts music fans from Baltimore, Maryland, and neighboring states
• Strong social media presence and digital marketing support
• Partnership opportunities with local businesses and sponsors
• Year-round programming to maximize visitor traffic

Why Choose Pier 6 Pavilion?

Whether you’re planning a headline concert or a unique waterfront event, Pier 6 Pavilion delivers an unmatched atmosphere and professional amenities. Our team is dedicated to helping you reach your audience and create lasting memories in Baltimore’s most celebrated entertainment space.

REIMAGINED VISION

The Finn Group and Knitting Factory Entertainment’s “REIMAGINED VISION” for Pier 6 is to amplify the momentum and renaissance of Downtown Baltimore and be a collaborator on The Downtown Rise Strategic Plan. With our connectivity to a diverse portfolio of artists, proven community economic impact, and deep understanding of the arts and culture scene in the region, our team will build, activate, and promote Pier 6 as the Cultural Destination for the region.

Our commitment to amplify Downtown Rise’s mission of Economic and Community Development, Infrastructure Development, Arts, Culture and Entertainment, and Public Safety and Cleanliness- we align our programming, vendor selection, venue aesthetics and community engagement to this mission.

Our team’s thirty plus year record of success, concerts, arts, and culture will provide a profound economic impact in Baltimore. We are intentional and focused to ensure that disadvantage communities participate in this wealth creation and economic boom.

Pier 6 is the place for family, friends, young and old, to come together to listen to a diverse portfolio of artists, share memories, dreams, and pride. Furthermore, these events and activations (large and small) will make Downtown Baltimore a destination for the region which will amplify our partnerships with restaurants, hotels, ride share experiences, casinos, museums, and local businesses.

Pier 6 will be the “community’s house” for local promoters, charitable organizations, festivals, and other private rentals at competitive rates.

Plan Your Visit

We are located at 731 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD 21202 right in the heart of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor.

Please note we have a Clear Bag Policy. Only clear, plastic, vinyl, or PVC bags will be allowed inside the venue (maximum size: 12″x6″x12″). Small clutch bags approximately the size of a hand or smaller do not need to be clear (maximum size: 4.5″x6.5″).

Parking

Pier Six Pavilion does not oversee or operate any parking at the venue. Nearby parking can be found at Harbor Park Garage, 55 Market Place, Baltimore, MD 21202.

Permitted items

Personal lawn chairs, blankets, empty or sealed plastic water bottles, and non-professional cameras.

Non-permitted items

Outside food & drinks, flags, and large signs.

Box Office hours

Our box office is only open on show days and typically opens 1 hour prior to gates opening for that evening’s event. To contact our box office email boxoffice@knittingfactory.com

Accessibility

Guests with additional accommodation needs are welcome to reach out to make us aware of the show and date that assistance will be needed. Pier Six Pavilion offers sign language interpretation upon request. Requests for interpreters must be received at least two weeks before the event date.

Please make your request by email to boxoffice@knittingfactory.com. Interpretation requests are subject to the availability of an interpreter.

The Pier 6 Passport

Enjoy all the concerts, activation, perks, and access with your Pier 6 Passport! Annual passport members enjoy special show pricing, before public on-sale opportunities, special parking rates, free access to designated events, special pricing at partner restaurants, casinos, hotels, and cultural attractions.

Each annual Pier 6 Passport membership supports Baltimore City Youthworks Employment Development for Baltimore youth (14-18).

 

 

LaRian Finney and The Finn Group, LLC

LaRian Finney has been a top tier marketing, branding, event producer, and strategic consultant for the past thirty-four years with Eastman Kodak, National Basketball Association’s Washington Wizards, Johnson & Johnson, Visionary Marketing Group, Legends Access, and The Finn Group.

Mr. Finney and his team have spearheaded successful campaigns for the 1996 Olympics, the NAACP National Conventions (2000-2016), the National Urban League Convention (2004-2011, 2016, 2017), General Motors, African American Heritage Festival (2000-2010), State of Maryland, Aerotek, U.S. Cellular, Delta Sigma Theta Incorporated National Convention (2009-Current), Legends Access’ Super Bowl Event honoring Ray Lewis and the NFL Top 100 (2019 and 2020), Afro Preak at The Preakness Stakes, The Baltimore MET Gala, Black Metropolis with Darin Atwater, The Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center, The Justice Thurgood Marshall Lecture with Eric H. Holder, Jr., The 67^th Monterey Jazz Festival, and Carmelo Anthony’s “House of Melo” Exhibit at the Enoch Pratt Library.

Mr. Finney launched the Finn Group in 2012 after 11 successful years leading Visionary Marketing Group as Founder and CEO. Mr. Finney and his team have developed and pioneered ground- breaking events such as Jazzy Summer Nights (30,000 attendees), African American Business Forum, African American Heritage Festival (200,000+ attendees), The two-million-dollar ESPN televised Basketball Tournament (TBT), Afro Preak at The Preakness Stakes (147,148, 149, 150), and The Baltimore MET GALA. The Finn Group is recognized as one of the true marketing, branding, and community impact visionaries.

In 2018, Mr. Finney partnered with NFL Legend and Hall of Famer, Ray Lewis, to form Legends Access. Legends Access is a best-in-class sports marketing, media, and business development firm. Legends Access specializes in connecting legends (sports and entertainment) with iconic corporate brands to make a lasting positive difference in designated communities.

In 2022, The Finn Group and MOI partnered to provide “best in class” furniture, fixture and equipment solutions across multiple verticals. The partnership creates intelligent spaces where people want to live, work, and stay. The TFG/MOI team specializes in Design and Space Planning, Project Management, Delivery and Installation, and Asset Management.

THE FINN GROUP’S EXPERTISE/MARKET POSITION

Mr. Finney and The Finn Group are recognized leaders in marketing, branding, strategy, and event management with an intentional focus on connecting corporate social responsibility with cultural relevance in urban communities. Our team has positioned and repositioned growing, middle-market and Fortune 500 organizations and businesses through strategic events, marketing and branding, and community activation. Our philosophy is that effective business creates ideas that have immediate and sustainable impact on our clients and partners.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Execution (Marketing and Business Development)
• Corporate and Community Integration (Social and Culture Impact)
• Event Production & Execution
• Creative and Brand Development and Messaging

Knitting Factory Entertainment

About the Company

Since its inception in 1987, Knitting Factory Entertainment (“KFE” or the “Company”) has grown from a single New York City venue into a comprehensive leader in the music and entertainment business. Today, the Company’s operations include venue ownership and management, festivals and events, touring, artist management, recorded music production and distribution, and other initiatives around the Knitting Factory Entertainment brand and audience. Spanning across the U.S. with offices and venues in New York, Spokane, Boise, and Los Angeles, KFE is active across the United States in all markets.

Sponsorships

Knitting Factory Entertainment readily embraces sponsorship opportunities that mutually benefit your brand as well as ours. We’ve partnered with entities that vary from Fortune 500 companies to small family-run businesses. If it meets the standard of taste, hipness and quality associated with the Knitting Factory Entertainment, we’re more than interested in sharing the wealth.

Consulting

Are you in over your head? Given our 25 years in the entertainment business, we’ve seen just about everything one can experience. Knitting Factory Entertainment has righted more than one ship, put out a couple of fires, and pulled the flooded safely onto higher ground. Let our established team of industry experts help you get your business on the right track, whether by offering behind the scenes consultation or by entering a partnership via our licensing/franchising opportunities.

Brand Development

Got something cool that would look even cooler with our logo on it? We pride ourselves on being hip across multiple demographics. We’ve long been associated with rock ‘n roll, hip hop, dance culture, heavy metal, R&B, and even experimental jazz. That said, our logo can be just as easily found on a KF Brooklyn t-shirt worn by a forty-something exec reposing at at a sidewalk café as it is on the KF skateboard deck under the 16-year-old racing by.

Licensing and Franchising

Knitting Factory Entertainment is the first entertainment-based licensing group to offer every aspect of a fully integrated brand, from venue and restaurant licensing and support, to touring, talent management and merchandising. The ability to secure support from seasoned and skilled upper-level management gives the local owner all the necessary tools needed to succeed. Owning a Knitting Factory branded and licensed pub or venue gives local operators a considerable edge over their competitors. It’s your one-way ticket to hipsterdom!